British Horseracing turns the tide
British Horse racing turns the tide with more racegoers attending. Royal Ascot & Co have seen a notable increase in attendance last year in 2024. Campaigns too attract more racegoers were supported by less rainfall, which led to increased attendance. However, it also has been noted, that affordability of placing a bets has decreased. Meaning, the total wagering has fallen across the horse racing betting world in the UK.
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Royal Ascot Horse Racing History
Royal Ascot Horse Racing History is a wonderful journey with its beginnings in 1711. It is believed, that Queen Anne herself chose the land, where the race course was build in the same year, near Windsor castle. The first race was called “Her majesty’s Plate” and has set the standards for British and International Horse racing. The name plate is a reflection of the trophy a winner would receive. Prize money was in the early days secondary to the prestigious Trophy – An Engraved Silver plate or Horse racing Trophy.
Early Horse Racing rules
Race details were simple: Horse had to carry about 76 kg or 12 stones. The race was open to any horse six years or older. The distance was about 4 miles long depending on conditions and rainfall.
King George made Royal Ascot the destination for European Monarchs and Guests. In 1825, the king himself introduced the Royal Procession, a tradition, where Attendees are carried into the race course by Horse carriages.
When is Royal Ascot being held?
Today, the festival has become a five-day-event, featuring the finest racing horse, and their talented jockeys. The Gold Cup, the most prestigious race, is attended by the royal family and high ranking members of royalty from all over Europe.
Most popular Horse racing bets
Horse Racing bets are ranging from simple bets to accumulators, and Pool Betting. Lets have a look at some familiar names in Horse race betting.
Her are some types of Bets, you can place at race courses or online:
- Win – Place a bet on a horse of your choice to be the winner of a race.
- Bet on a place – Here, a horse has to come in within the Top spots ( 1st or 2nd, or 3rd or 4th place)
- Each way bets – This is combo bet of Win + Place. Your bet is placed equally on Win and place. if the horse you choose wins, both bets are paid out. If you win in part only, one part of the bet will be paid out.
- Forecast ( ~ bet ) or Exacta bet – Pick the correct order for the 1st place and 2nd place.
- Reverse Forecast Bet or Quinella – Pick the 1st horse to win and 2nd Horse to win in any order.
- Tricots Bet or Trifecta bet – Pick the Top 3 spots in the correct order.
- Accumulator – Highest risk of Horse betting. Combine in one Betting slip several bets. All sections must be won to be paid out.
- Tote Betting or Pool Betting – More than one bettor or a group of race goers place bets and throw those into a pool to share the wings after equally.
Where are horse races in the Uk
If you fancy a trip to a race course in the UK, here are our Top 5 Race courses in the UK.
- Royal Ascot Race course in Berkshire – The most prestigious and fashionable horse festival in the calendar for every racegoers
- Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucesterhire – Also called the Cheltenham Festival, it stands for the biggest horse race jumping event in the world
- Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool – famous for The Grand National steeplechase
- Newmarket Racecourse in Suffolk – Home to museums, training camps and loads of history
- Epsom Racecourse in Surrey – Britains famous flat race is held here, and is said to be the inspiration for The Kentucky Derby
Successful Races Horses
It is without any doubt, that some horses have become the story of legends. Some Horses have been bought and sold for Millions of dollars. Their fame is unmatched, and their wins are celebrated.
Here is a short list of legendary winners:
- Frankel – This horse is unmatched, and has been winning races like no other. 14 races won, undefeated champion since 2008
- Dessert Orchid – a true champion on any ground.
- Red Run – Winner of the Grand national Three times
- Brigadier Gerard – a so-called miler, unmatched in strength and power
- Arkle -Greatest steeplechaser of all time
Most successful horse racing jockeys in the UK
The list of the most successful horse racing jockeys is not very long, but it has the names of some of the finest riders in the UK.
Here are the top 5 of British horse racing:
- Sir Lester Piggott – Over 4000 career wins, 9 time Epsom Derby winner, Piggott has set the benchmark in horses racing
- Frankie Dettori – Won all 7 races at Ascot race ground in ONE day! ” The Magnificant Seven”
- Sir Gordon Richards – Won a staggering unmatched 480 races, a British record
- Willie Carson – Gentlemen jockey, with 3800 wins under his belt
- Ryan Moore – Completed jockey on the world stage til today with over 3000 wins and counting
