Content covering horse racing history.
Cheltenham has a way of pulling stories out of horses that you don’t see anywhere else. The pressure, the noise, the hill – it all adds up to a place where things can go wrong very quickly, or every so often, go spectacularly right. And that’s why a true Cheltenham comeback resonates so deeply. Whether … Read more
Missouri’s sports timeline is a layered scrapbook: dusty 19th-century racetracks, high school rivalries that still split towns in half on Friday nights, and minor teams that once made small arenas feel like cathedrals. This article follows that arc in a straight line from early horse racing to school-spirit traditions and the semi-pro stories that deserve … Read more
The famous Cheltenham Festival is just around the corner and excitement has been building for the pinnacle event of the jump-racing calendar. The world’s best horses, jockeys and trainers, will go head-to-head during the four-day spectacular, which begins on Tuesday 11th March and runs till Friday 14th March. Champion Day opens the festival, followed by … Read more
The Breeders’ Cup has long been a pinnacle of horse racing, bringing together the world’s best horses, jockeys, and trainers to compete in a series of high-stakes races. Since its inception in 1984, the event has delivered countless unforgettable moments that have left a lasting impact on the sport. The Breeders’ Cup is synonymous with … Read more
There are few more historic sports in the world than horse racing, with the action on track dating back to ancient times. However, the sport’s popularity has increased and been maintained across recent generations, seeing it become the second-most attended sport in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Major events on the calendar, such as the … Read more