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Horse Racing - Off to the Races
Horse Racing has been around for some time
now, providing horse lovers a sporting event to enjoy. Starting in the
twelve century, English Knights brought back with them from the
Crusades, Arab horses, which brought about horseracing, entertaining
millions around the world.
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The Arab horse was
bred with the English horses, which brought in the famous Thoroughbred.
During the 1600’s, King Charles II, brought to the people what is known
is horse racing. King Charles II, set up a program where prizes were
given to the winners, making the Newmarket a scene for the first race.
Since Queen Anne’s reign in the 1700s, horse racing a wide area of sport
entertainment. Horseracing became so well known that the Jockey Club was
formed by the 1700s. The Club provided a means for writing up
regulations and controlling horse racing events. Yet, the 1700s was only
the beginning of the things to come. By the 18 and 19th century the
Kentucky Derby took off, and later the Grand National arena. Throughout
the world, many horse masters, and breeds, head to the fields and onto
the races.
While many go off to see horse racing shows, hoping to win the big
bucks, it pays to go to the races knowing that horseracing is similar to
gambling. You have to know your limits. Be sure to learn a few tips
before placing a bet on the various horses to prevent landing in debt.
Horseracing is a professional sport, not a bad habit we need to
form.......
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