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The Sports Archives – Horse Racing You Can Bet On

The sport of Horse Racing goes back many centuries.  Soon after man learned to domesticate the horse, it was realized that horses can be used as vehicles for racing competitions.  Shortly thereafter, man would put up whatever was considered valuable at … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Planning The Hickstead Derby Meeting

Hickstead is an event that takes a lot of planning – from selecting staff to ensuring that there’s enough power to keep things running smoothly. The Hickstead Derby Meeting is regularly cited as one of the most important show jumping … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Good Sporting Game: Top 6 Sporting Attractions In The Cotswolds!

Sport is something which is very prominent in the Cotswolds. Vast countryside and rolling hills means sports such as walking, hiking, shooting and horse-riding are all very popular. With such a deep-rooted sporting pride, come many world-renowned sporting attractions. Visitors … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Five Factors For Handicapping Horse Races!

Understanding the art and science of horse handicapping can help bettors achieve better results at the track and can provide added insights into the sport. By taking a few basic factors into consideration before placing a bet, horse racing enthusiasts … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Equine Industry And Its Impact On The Economy!

The UK is a nation of horse lovers, there’s no doubt about that. A massive 6% of the population said that they had ridden a horse in the 12 months prior to taking a survey in 2011. This has almost … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Horse Racing, A History And Introduction!

Horse racing is a British establishment; it has been a pervasive part of our culture for hundreds of years.  Before it reached Britain, it, in its own way, made a huge mark on the rest of the world. Originating in … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Grand National 2013 Jockeys!

Who’s the best bet to win – the jockey, the horse or the trainer? Let’s look at the jockey option. So you want to put a bet on the Grand National but trying to decide who is the best jockey? … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Training A Racehorse For Flat Track!

Training a horse for horse racing is very similar to the basic training techniques for all disciplines of horse training. Any breed of horse can race, but the most common racing breeds are the Quarter horse, Thoroughbreds and the Arabian … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Great Sporting Days Out In The UK!

Britain is a sport loving nation. Football, motor racing, tennis, rugby and horse racing are just a handful of the sports watched by millions around the country each and every day. We live and breathe sport, and we can’t get … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – South Africa Horse Racing – A Bet on the Wild Side!

Horse racing has had a long history throughout South Africa. Records show that the first official horse race began in 1797 and just 5 years later in 1802 the first club meeting took place. Durban is most famous for the … Continue reading

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