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Horse racing is a type of equestrian performance sport which involves jockeys riding their horses over a specified distance in order to determine a winner. Horse racing is a particularly ancient sport and its main premise i.e. that of identifying which horse can run the fastest over a particular distance or course, has not changed since its earliest days. The format of horse races can vary widely. Some countries have created horse racing traditions of their own and variations may include racing only certain breeds, tracks which include obstacles, varying distances, a range of track surfaces, or even running with different gaits.

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Although many people who are not knowledgeable about the world of equestrian sports believe that all kinds of horse races are identical, in fact horse racing is a fairly varied sport which dates back many centuries and which has evolved and changed over time. Today, there are several different formats for horse racing and each type has its own regulations and rules.

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While some people think that all horse racing is the same, in fact there are several types and classes of horse racing in the UK that gamblers can choose to bet on. Here we look at the various options open to you if you want to get involved with betting on horse races in the United Kingdom and examine the different types and classes available.

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When it comes to choosing the best breeds of horse, everyone has a different opinion. Here are some of the most popular breeds and a description of their best features.

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There are many different types of bet that can be placed when gambling on horse racing and if you are considering trying your hand at betting on horse races you need to be aware of the different types of wager that you may want to place. Here are some of the most common.

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One of the great pleasures of horse racing for those who are intellectually inclined is handicapping. The process of consulting the Daily Racing Form to find out more about each horse's previous performances and figuring out which is likely to be the fastest in a given race is arguably one of the best parts of betting on a race. While there are many aspects to the challenge of choosing the right horse, in this article we look at the quickest and easiest way to appraise a horse's record and aim to give you some tips as to how to pick a winner.

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