Horse racing is a kind of testing of horses. It is after them that you can understand whether the animal is suitable for further breeding. This is not an equestrian sport. Now, it's more of a gamble. After all, the audience bets on the results.
Thoroughbred horses start galloping at 1.5 years. At the age of three, the most important race in the life of every horse takes place. These are the Derby (for both sexes) and the Ox for mares. Horses run for a distance of 2400 or 2000 meters.
Most animal rights activists have a very negative attitude towards horse racing. After all, horses are subject to violence from riders. This usually leads to injuries to the tongue, jaw, and lower parts of the body. And because of the whips used during races, the horses suffer great pain.
How to bet on horse racing?
To begin with, it is worth remembering a few simple rules that apply to horse racing:
- Don't bet on every race in a row. After all, this way you can get into a debt pit.
- Don't think you'll win if you keep upping the ante. So you will get even more into debt cauldron.
- Never bet more than you can afford to lose.
- Don't bet on a horse just because you already bet on it and it lost.
- Always look for a good ratio. Bookmakers can be wrong, they very often do not pay attention to the real form of the horse.
- The best predictor is the horse racing chart. It contains all the necessary information to make the right choice.
Betting on horse races requires serious analysis. Players must pay attention to the race card and be able to read it correctly. It may take more than one month. It is worth being able to determine with the help of this card a potential winner. It is also necessary to pay attention to the dimensions of the horse, the jockey's statistics, and weather conditions.
Before placing a bet, you need to carefully study the participants of the race, understand their capabilities, and only then decide who to bet on. You need to learn how to determine the probability of a horse winning a race. It is also worth looking at Beyer's rating, taking into account the length of the distance, the condition of the track.
Top racetracks in the world
It is believed that bets on racetracks are made only by the rich. But it is not so. With the development of the Internet and online games, anyone can bet on horse racing. There are several largest racetracks in the world:
- Meydan (Dubai) is one of the largest and most spectacular racetracks in the world, located in the UAE. The area of the complex is 6.2 million square meters. It can accommodate 60 thousand people at the same time. The length of the tribune is 1.6 kilometers, which is a world record. The length of the outer track is 2400 meters.
- Hippodrome in the city of Epson. Located in Great Britain. Horses are tested here for long distances. The track is grass and is considered one of the best in the country. The atmosphere here is quite relaxed, sometimes classical music is played. There is a hotel for 120 people.
- Vincennes Racecourse (Paris) - located on the territory of the Vincennes Forest. Grand horse races are held here, because thoroughbred horses belonging to European and Arab nobility take part in them. World "stars" come here. The territory of the racetrack is 42 hectares, and it can accommodate 40,000 people at the same time. 152 horse races are held here annually.
- "Flemington" (Melbourne) is the oldest urban racecourse in Australia. It was opened back in 1861. It can accommodate 120 thousand people. But even 400,000 spectators can gather here for the main events every year.
- "Solvalla" (Stockholm) is one of the largest racetracks in Europe, it was opened in 1927. It can accommodate up to 40 thousand people. The racetrack is quite picturesque and as close to nature as possible.
- "Gulfstream Park" (Miami) - was opened in 1939. They don't so much bet here as relax. There is everything for entertainment, casinos, bars, boutiques, restaurants.
- "Capannelle" (Rome) was opened more than a hundred years ago. The most famous local horse races are held here. Reconstruction was done in recent years.
Hippodromes in Ukraine
There are also operating racetracks in Ukraine. One of the most famous is Kyiv. At the beginning of the last century, it was here that the first airplanes were tested. And in the 90s of the last century, there was even a wholesale market here.
The modern hippodrome in Kyiv was built in 1962-69. Its area is 380 square meters. Capacity - 400 horses per year. There are 9 capital stables here. There are 3 tracks on the Racecourse. Each of them has its purpose.
In 2009, a totalizer was opened at the Kyiv Hippodrome. The hippodrome is located at 10 Akademika Glushkova Street. For details, call 044 526 2053.
However, the most famous and oldest is the Lviv Hippodrome. It appeared in 1843. Races were held here until the 1890s. They were supervised by Vladyslav Sangushko. In 1914, a military airfield was built on the site of the racetrack.
A new place for horse racing was built between Stryyska and Kozelnytskogo streets. It was built in the 80s of the last century. Until 1928, races were held here.
In 1928, a third hippodrome appeared between Persenivka and Khutorivka streets. But in 1968, its territory was transferred to a bus factory.
In 1977, a modern hippodrome was opened at the end of Stryyska Street. In the 90s, it began to decline. In 2001, a meeting with the Pope was held here. Since 2003, the work of the racetrack has been resumed. Horse races have been held here since 208.
The area of the racetrack is 88 hectares. It has 4 racetracks and can keep up to 200 horses.
Horse racing is a great way to have fun, make extra money, and get a share of the excitement and adrenaline from horse racing.
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