Everyone is a horse racing fan on the first Saturday in May. That is, of course, the day when the most famous race in the United States is traditionally held: the Kentucky Derby. While hard-core racing fans and career gamblers certainly place wagers on the race, this day also pulls in bettors of a more casual variety, who may not know much about the sport.
Many choose to place their bets…
Few weekend activities are quite as quintessentially British or Irish as spending a glorious spring or summer weekend watching a spot of elite horse racing. Whether you prefer taking in steeplechases, like those seen at the Cheltenham Festival or flats races, nothing compares to the thrill of jockey and steed charging in unison towards the winning post.
This article examines how people can…
