Category Archives: Horse Racing

The Sports Archives – Inspired by the Olympics – 5 Equine Sports to Get Involved in!

London 2012 was an incredible few weeks for the equestrian world. 18 medals were won, with Team GB bagging 5, the Germans and Dutch taking 4, and Switzerland securing its first gold in over 80 years. All this extra publicity … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Top 5 Horses of All Time

Just as with football or any sport mind you, there is a lot of discussion over who is the best racehorse of all time. The millions of people who love horse racing all have their own opinions on the best … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Things You Never Knew about Horse Racing!

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in the UK, with thousands of us flocking to race meetings which are as much of a social gathering as a sporting event. People who never attend a meeting or bet … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – What to Consider When Choosing a Racehorse Trainer

Buying a racehorse is a long-term investment. To get the best out of your horse it is essential to choose the right trainer for both you and the horse. With a plethora of trainers to choose from, how can you … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Fall-out From the 2012 Grand National

The 2012 Grand National is likely to live long in the memory. A dramatic duel between Neptune Collonges and Sunnyhillboy produced the closest finish in the race’s 173-year history, but that was largely overshadowed as a global audience of millions … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – A Grand Day Out!

Even people with little or no interest in horse racing will have heard of the Grand National, held every year at Aintree in Liverpool. This race is one of the most famous in the world, and attracts massive viewing figures … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Secretariat of Jewelry

The Rolex watch is the thorough-bred, the Triple Crown, the Secretariat of equestrian riding.  As far back as 1957, Rolex has played a major role in Equestrian sports.  An inevitable combination, it was only a matter of time for the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Funny Sports Pictures – Series 4

More funny pictures from The Sports Archives! Posted: 07/02/2011

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The Sports Archives – More Kentucky Derby Memories and Fun Facts

The 137th Kentucky Derby is scheduled to take place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on May 7th, 2011. We would like to provide more interesting facts and notes that occurred in Derby history: (See first article: The Sports Archives … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Kentucky Derby Memories and Fun Facts

The 137th Kentucky Derby is scheduled to take place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on May 7th, 2011.   The “Run for the Roses” (named for the blanket of 554 roses draped over the winner) is the first leg of … Continue reading

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