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Beetlejuice bets on the horses [00:39]
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC. In the Roman Empire, chariot and mounted horse racing were major industries. Thoroughbred racing was, and is, popular with the aristocrats and royalty of British society, earning it the title "Sport of Kings." The style of racing, the distances and the type of events vary significantly by the country in which the race is occurring, and many countries offer different types of horse races. There are three major types of racing: flat racing, steeplechasing (racing over jumps), and harness racing, where horses trot or pace while pulling a driver in a sulky. A major part of horse racing's economic importance lies in the gambling associated with it, an activity that in 2008 generated a world-wide market worth around US$115 billion. Various types of racing have given rise to horse breeds that excel in the specific disciplines of each sport. Breeds that may be used for flat racing include the Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Arabian, Paint, and Appaloosa. Steeplechasing breeds include the Thoroughbred and AQPS. Harness racing is dominated by Standardbred horses in Australia, New Zealand and North America, but several other breeds, such as the Russian Trotter and Finnhorse, are seen in Europe.
Tags: gambling, beetlejuice, horse, races, racing, howard, stern, talent, dvlh, funny, interview, broken, leg

Afleet Alex - 2005 Belmont Stakes [02:55]
Afleet Alex put in a Preakness performance for the ages. That drama would be hard to top, but he delivered a scintillating Belmont. With an exuberant Jeremy Rose aboard, the popular colt rolled to a seven length victory. Final time: 2:28 3/5 Owner: Cash Is King Stable Trainer: Timothy Ritchey Jockey: Jeremy Rose
Tags: horse, horse racing, racing, Belmont, Belmont Park, Belmont Stakes, Triple Crown, New York, Afleet Alex, Jeremy Rose, 2005

Racing Post - Spring 2012 Television Ad [00:41]
New TV spot for the world's most popular horse racing and sports betting daily newspaper - Racing Post. Voiced by Stephen Fry.
Tags: horseracing, newspaper, sport, ad, horse, racingpost, 'racing, post'

Oaklawn Diaries: Louis Cella on the Popularity of Oaklawn Racing [03:42]
It's no secret that horse racing is struggling to find its footing in the modern age but several racing treasures still exist. Oaklawn Park is one of the leaders of this pack and racetrack Vice President Louis Cella takes a moment with Ray Paulick in part one of the Paulick Report's two part interview.
Tags: oaklawn diaries, oaklawn park, louis cella, ray paulick, thoroughbred, horse racing

Brigadier Gerard- The 1971 2000 Guineas Stakes (Newmarket) [02:01]
Brigadier Gerard (1968--1989) was one of the best and most popular British Thoroughbred race horses of the 20th century winning 17 of his 18 races, which included twelve races now ranked at Group One level. In one of the most eagerly anticipated races ever seen at the 1972 2000 Guineas Stakes, Brigadier Gerard won in devastating fashion by three lengths from Mill Reef and My Swallow. The horse was ridden by Joe Mercer and trained by Dick Hern . Brigadier Gerard was owned by Jean Hislop and the horses time on the day was 1;39.20
Tags: Brigardier, Gerard, Guineas, Stakes, Newmarket, Jean, Hislop, Joe, Mercer, Dick, Hern, British, Thoroughbred, Horse, Racing, Racehorse, bet, tip, Fat, Jockey, win, lose, gallop, 1971, 2000