Posts Tagged‘horse racing’

3 Ways to Enhance Your Horse Racing Experience

With the Cheltenham Festival 2017 nearly upon us, what is the best way to enhance your horse racing experience? Whether you are a beginner, just starting to become interested in the exciting world of horses, or perhaps you are a seasoned equine fan who is looking to add a little more excitement to the experience, we have helpfully rounded up a few of our top tips for adding a little extra enjoyment to your experience. So, read on to find out more! Going to the track. This might sound silly but you would be surprised how many people have never actually…

The 10 Greatest Horse Racing Names of All Time

Even those who’ve never watched a horse race have likely heard some of the unique names that owners pick for their horses. Considering the many restrictions The Jockey Club imposes on horse names, the creativity shown by some is truly admirable. Before submitting a horse name, an owner must ensure it his/her thoroughbred’s name meets the following guidelines. Nothing vulgar or obscene No copyrighted names No names of notorious people who have passed away No names of real people without their written permission Cannot be more than 18 letters Cannot contain initials Despite these rules, some owners have managed to…