Horse racing is an equestrian sport which has been practised over the centuries and is commonly nicknamed The Sport of Kings.
There are different forms of horse racing, such as thoroughbred racing, harness racing, quarter horse and Arabian racing.
Breeding, training and racing of horses is now a relevant economic activity. The sport is particularly popular in North America, Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Many horse races also have gambling stations, where gamblers can bet on horses' wins.
Horse Racing is very popular within in the UK with a number of excellent tracks around the country. Each course has its perspective day which offers fans and spectators the opportunity to visit the race track, bet on horses and get a closer look at the world of horse training and breading, not to mention the highly competitive and heart thumping races which take place.
Cheltenham festival which takes place annually. It will host the biggest names in horse racing through the British isles and Ireland, and it is the most prestigious meeting in the National Hunt racing calender. This event takes place in March at Cheltenham racecourse in Gloucestershire.
Other large events include the Grand national, which holds the largest prize money and Royal Ascot are also huge event within the Horse racing calender, with thousands of spectators descending upon the grounds to take part in the event.
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