Horse Racing Explained
Where can I see horse racing?
You can see horse racing all over the UK, with 60 courses in the UK. Some horse racing places are glamorous, like Asct and Goodwood, some not so, like Hexham and Bangor.
What sex of horse is best for racing?
In horse racing, it is difficult to say which sex is the best for racing, and is pretty hard to discriminate. Male horses are better over steeple chases because they're bigger and stronger, whereas female horses are not as strong, but are probably quicker off the ground and are best suited to flat.
How can I find out when horse races are on?
You can find out what horse races are on through any media outlet including newspapers, teletext, and the internet of course. You can also get in touch with your local race course who will inform you when horse races are on.
Do I have to pay to go to the races?
You have to pay to go to the races. It costs around about £15 to get in. There are concessions at race courses for OAPs and children.
Is racing just for posh people?
It is absolutely disagreed that horse racing is just for posh people. Nothing brings the social classes together like trying to win money at the horse races off the bookies.
How much are race horses worth?
The worth of horse races can be very expensive; with a minimum looking at around about four figures for a horse race, but they can go up to millions for just a single horse race.
What should I wear to a horse racing event?
Normally you can wear what you like to a horse racing event, but some enclosures do have dress codes. You need to check the dress code before you go horse racing. A horse racing event like Royal Ascot has very strict dress codes. So, get in touch with your race course, or again, get on the Internet and find out the dress code.
Where can I get tips?
Tips for horse racing can be found in the national newspapers. Their tipsters make a living off offering horse racing tips to punters. However, do bear in mind that all their doing is just studying the form of the horse, and you can do that at home.
What's the difference between flat racing and steeple chasing?
The difference horse racing between flat racing and steeple chasing is that steeple chasing is where horses jump over fences made out of brush, whereas flat racing is where horses do not jump, horses just go straight over flat ground.
What makes a good flat race horse?
A good flat horse needs to have an explosive finish. That means in the final furlong it needs to have saved up enough energy to really get its nose in front and use its pace.
What makes a good steeple chaser?
For good steeple chaser, you want a nice bulky animal, as opposed to a horse in a flat race, where they're perhaps leaner. The key thing for a steeple chaser is to have stamina, because when they're running over 2 to 3 miles they need to be with the pack all the way and just keep pushing on. In flat racing, it's all about showing explosive pace at the end, and that's not what steeple chasing is about. These horses need to get over fences. They need to be really, really good jumpers.
