| Horse racing is perhaps one of the most common | | | | headlines. |
| and attractive wagering game. Every country that | | | | The most famous breed of horse is the |
| permits horse racing earns huge revenue through | | | | thoroughbred. The ancestors of this horse were |
| it. However, not every one is aware that a horse | | | | bred in Europe from Arab and Turk sires. These |
| race has more to it than four legged animals and | | | | were then imported from England, in 1700's, and |
| bets. For example, how many if us know about | | | | have multiplied since then. This horse has a |
| the evolution of horse racing, or where the first | | | | capacity to carry heavy weights and gallop |
| race was run, or the various horse breeds other | | | | steadily for long distances. Owing to these |
| than those that run in the famous Kentucky | | | | characteristics, this royal horse is perfect for |
| Derby? Horse racing has various connected | | | | racing tracks. |
| activities that help us to witness and bet on the | | | | Another breed is the Quarter horse. The quarter |
| final race. | | | | horse can sprint well over small distances and are |
| The game emerged in United States of America | | | | known for their 'cow sense'. Though they are |
| when it was a mere colony. The first official race | | | | used in races as well, they are primarily bred for |
| track in North America was a grassy pasture in | | | | ranches and herding cattle. Thoroughbreds are |
| Long Island. This was the privileged track where | | | | sometimes used to improve the racing capabilities |
| Bulle Rock, the most popular horse of the | | | | of this breed. |
| eighteenth century, ran it's race. In fact the | | | | The speed and adventure in these races make |
| Jockey Club, one of the most famous institutions | | | | accidents quite common in horse racing. The lack |
| today, came into existence way back in 1750. | | | | of distances between the competitors endangers |
| Eventually racing spread westwards with more | | | | both the horse and its jockey. Slipping of the |
| families migrating to newer areas. However, racing | | | | horse can be fatal for the jockey as he might get |
| was not always as strong as it is now. It has to | | | | crushed by the other horses. Any mishap can be |
| face the brunt of some fierce legislations and | | | | dangerous for the audience as well, as the horse |
| wars. The first Kentucky Derby was organized | | | | might get a scare and choose to run away from |
| after the Civil war and was a success. At present | | | | the tracks. |
| the most prestigious American races include | | | | The most common event in horse races is |
| Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont | | | | betting. The adventure and uncertainty of the |
| Stakes. | | | | game attracts various bettors. However, the |
| The most famous racing horse of all times would | | | | bettors need to be aware players. Knowing the |
| always be the Seabiscuit. The horse fascinated | | | | personal, medical, and racing history of the horse |
| the Americans so much that it has inspired a | | | | can help in placing the odds. Other factors can be |
| novel and a movie, as well. Seabiscuit was | | | | the jockey and the prevalent weather conditions. |
| discovered in 1934, and won its first races in | | | | Horseracing is a phenomenon that involves various |
| 1937. This legendary horse attained such | | | | activities. The information about the various |
| popularity that death threats were made against | | | | related arenas helps to be informed participants |
| him. One such plot was unearthed and made | | | | and not just passive on lookers. |