Often referred to as 'the sport of Kings', a day's horseracing wouldn't be complete without placing a bet. There are 59 different horse racing courses across the UK, and going to the races is always an enjoyable and exciting day out. It's also very easy to place a bet at your local bookmakers, or even online.
There are two main types of races:
1. National Hunt Races
These races require the horses to jump over obstacles such as water ditches and fences. They are generally over a mile in length (some are over three miles) and are designed to test the jumping ability of runners, as well as their stamina.
2. Flat Races
As their title suggests, these races require no jumping. These are generally shorter in length, with the shortest being 5 furlong sprints (8 furlongs equals 1 mile). In these races, the speed of runners is usually more important than their stamina.
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