There were 46 Races on Saturday 19th November 2022 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Punchestown, 9 races at Lingfield, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (5)  (1.88/1 -7%)Tahmuras |
1.88/1(-7%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Tahmuras 1.88/1, Winning pointer and bright start under Rules, building on his Ffos Las second in February when running out a good winner of a bumper at Wincanton (15.2f) in March. Picked up where he left off when an all-the-way scorer on hurdles debut at Chepstow 17 days ago. Will improve. | |||
2nd (3)  (1.88/1 +25%)Sizing Pottsie |
1.88/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Sizing Pottsie 1.88/1, Smart chaser who was successful in a Grade 2 event at Navan in March. Well below form in Topham Chase at Aintree on final start for Mrs J. Harrington (sold for 95,000 gns) but made most of good opportunity back hurdling for new yard at Ayr on return. Sets the clear standard. | |||
3rd (4)  (3/1 -33%)Snake Roll |
3/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Snake Roll 3/1, £60,000 5-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Dam unraced. Made the frame all 3 starts in Irish points and made a very taking hurdles debut at Kelso last month, impressing with how he jumped/travelled in recording an easy victory. Lots more to come. | |||
4th (2)  (20/1 +29%)Kaleb |
20/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Kaleb 20/1, Sir Percy gelding from a good family and showed encouraging signs in bumpers. Made second hurdles start a winning one at Fakenham 3 weeks ago and good test of stamina kept to 2m will suit. | |||
5th (1)  (8.5/1 +47%)Ballyglass |
8.5/1(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ballyglass 8.5/1, Useful bumper performer, placed first 3 starts for Sam Curling before making successful stable debut at Southwell in January. Landed the odds with plenty to spare on last month's hurdles debut at Uttoxeter and sure to leave that bare form behind. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (9)  (4.5/1 +50%)No Cruise Yet |
4.5/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) No Cruise Yet 4.5/1, Good start for this yard, recording win number 3 since December in handicap at Carlisle in March. Just failed to land the hat-trick on reappearance and should go well again. | |||
2nd (4)  (4.5/1 +31%)Poppa Poutine |
4.5/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Poppa Poutine 4.5/1, Hurdles winner who confirmed more positive signs over fences when strong at the finish to score at Wincanton (25f) in March. This front-runner should be spot on for this after a creditable reappearance run over hurdles last month. | |||
3rd (1)  (7/1 +13%)Nestor Park |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Nestor Park 7/1, Dual hurdle winner who opened his account over fences at Newbury in February. Creditable second there on only subsequent start and this stiffer test should suit on reappearance. | |||
4th (8)  (4.5/1 -13%)Your Own Story |
4.5/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Your Own Story 4.5/1, Dual point scorer who confirmed his hurdling debut promise when landing a 6-runner novice at Carlisle (25f) in March. Not disgraced next time and made an encouraging seasonal/chasing debut when runner-up in an Aintree handicap. More to come. | |||
5th (3)  (25/1 -108%)Sam's Adventure |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Sam's Adventure 25/1, Useful chaser at his peak and has scored at this track. Most disappointing last term but has been given a chance by the handicapper ahead of this return from 10 months off. | |||
6th (2)  (4/1 -14%)Wouldubewell |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Wouldubewell 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler who exceeded that form when scoring twice over fences last term, only pushed out to land a 4-runner event at Bangor when last seen 8 months ago. Definite player. | |||
7th (6)  (7/1 -75%)Achille |
7/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Achille 7/1, Ran well in the Becher and Welsh National last term before his form tailed off. Very much a veteran now but goes well fresh and his mark looks potentially lenient. Cheekpieces back on. | |||
|PU| (5)  (11/1 +0%)Innisfree Lad |
11/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Innisfree Lad 11/1, Useful form at best last year and got back on track with headgear refitted when second at Carlisle in late October. Claims if he can build on that. | |||
|PU| (10)  (20/1 +50%)Straight Swap |
20/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Straight Swap 20/1, Strong at the finish down in trip when landing 4-runner handicap chase at Hexham in September. At least respectable efforts both starts since but likely to find it tough in this more competitive race from out of the weights. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (8)  (16/1 -33%)Stainsby Girl |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Stainsby Girl 16/1, Dual hurdles winner in 2020 and added to her tally when landing back-to-back Kelso handicaps (16.2f) last season, staying on well both times. Sets out for new yard after 9 months off (sold from Donald Whillans £22,000) on a career high mark but is likeable. | |||
2nd (6)  (3.33/1 +33%)Benson |
3.33/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Benson 3.33/1, Unreliable sort who took a big step back in the right direction on first run since leaving Dr Richard Newland when second in 10 runner handicap at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 30 days ago, closing all the way to line having gone with a bit more zest. Tongue strap back on and good chance with a repeat. | |||
3rd (1)  (12/1 +33%)Cheddleton |
12/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cheddleton 12/1, Smart chaser. Mostly creditable efforts last season but is presumably having a pipe-opener back over hurdles after 8 months off here. | |||
4th (3)  (3/1 -117%)L'eau Du Sud |
3/1(-117%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) L'eau Du Sud 3/1, Has shown useful form over hurdles in France, winning newcomers race at Pau (17.4) and listed event at Auteuil (17.9f). Usual hood and tongue strap combination discarded on first run for the Skeltons. Interesting. | |||
5th (2)  (5.5/1 +15%)Albert's Back |
5.5/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Albert's Back 5.5/1, C&D winner who ran a cracker after 7 months off when second in 7-runner handicap at Wetherby (2m) 22 days ago, closing all the way to line. Nudged up 3 lb but likely to give another good account. | |||
6th (5)  (2.25/1 +36%)Findthetime |
2.25/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Findthetime 2.25/1, Very progressive over hurdles last season, completing a hat-trick in the mud at Wetherby (19.7f) in February. Improved again when runner-up there on reappearance 3 weeks ago, coming clear with another unexposed one, and may not yet have reached his limit. | |||
7th (7)  (20/1 +29%)Zambezi Fix |
20/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Zambezi Fix 20/1, Largely consistent over hurdles and should be sharper for his Chepstow reappearance third. Not ruled out from 2 lb lower mark. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (1)  (7/1 +13%)Erne River |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Erne River 7/1, Dual novice hurdles scorer and in this sphere at Doncaster and Wetherby but found out in better company when last seen in a Grade 2 at Sandown 7 months ago. Remains with potential as a chaser so he's one to look out for. | |||
3rd (4)  (3.6/1 +35%)Minella Drama |
3.6/1(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Minella Drama 3.6/1, Has matched his smart hurdling form over fences, winning 2½m Grade 2 back in January. Satisfactory return despite showing his awkward side at Carlisle just under 3 weeks ago (hung right approaching 2 out/tied up run-in) so that somewhat tempers enthusiasm. | |||
4th (3)  (8/1 -7%)Itchy Feet |
8/1(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Itchy Feet 8/1, Grade 1 novice winner over fences and creditable efforts in defeat with cheekpieces fitted last term. Runner-up in this last season but returns with a bit to prove having been pulled out twice in the spring (out of depth in Betway Bowl latest). Had wind op prior to reappearance. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (3)  (8/1 +33%)Botox Has |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Botox Has 8/1, Showed improved form to win Grade 2 National Spirit at Fontwell (soft) on his final start last season and he made a solid return to action when second of 15 in a 3m Cheltenham handicap last month. Likely to go well. | |||
2nd (13)  (14/1 -27%)Get A Tonic |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Get A Tonic 14/1, Won 3 times in a productive first season over hurdles, culminating with a 3m handicap success at the Ayr Scottish Grand National meeting in April. No surprise were she to step forward again this term. | |||
3rd (1)  (5.5/1 -10%)Run For Oscar |
5.5/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Run For Oscar 5.5/1, Has done very well on the Flat this year, winning over 2m here before readily landing the Cesaerwitch at Newmarket in October. That marks him down as one who could have more to come over hurdles this term, too. Major player. | |||
4th (2)  (33/1 -32%)Wholestone |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Wholestone 33/1, Smart hurdler/chaser who won the Grade 2 Rendlesham over C&D last winter. Pulled up on his final 2 outings last term but bounced back to form when 4¾ lengths second to Good Risk At All in a Carlisle handicap hurdle on his reappearance. Needs to show he can string good runs together now. | |||
5th (10)  (7.5/1 +17%)Complete Unknown |
7.5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Complete Unknown 7.5/1, Irish bumper winner who developed into a useful hurdler last season, notably winning the competitive EBF Final at Sandown (2½m, soft) in March. Proved himself at 3m when second in Perth listed final start. Returns to action with the stable in flying form. | |||
6th (6)  (4/1 +27%)Good Risk At All |
4/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Good Risk At All 4/1, Talented sort who resumed his progress over hurdles when winning a 2½m Carlisle handicap on his reappearance 3 weeks ago, merely kept up to his work to see off the reopposing Wholestone by 4¾ lengths. Tongue strap worn on that occasion retained. Could be more to come, particularly now tackling 3m. | |||
7th (7)  (12/1 +25%)Wakool |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Wakool 12/1, Has made really good strides since stepped up to 3m, making it 5 wins in his last 8 starts when easing clear of his market rival on the run-in on his Ayr reappearance 3 weeks ago. Raised another 9 lb but it's dangerous to rule out further progress. | |||
8th (8)  (3.33/1 +11%)Might I |
3.33/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Might I 3.33/1, Impressive when making successful hurdles debut at Newton Abbot and better form in defeat in good company subsequently, including a second in 2½m Aintree Grade 1 final start last season. Unexposed now moving up to 3m for his handicap debut/reappearance. | |||
9th (9)  (11/1 -10%)Brinkley |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Brinkley 11/1, Won 2 handicap hurdles in the mud in 2020/21 season. Also won a novice chase last winter and ended his light 2021/22 campaign with a third over hurdles at Chepstow in February. Yard in form and has also won this race a few times. On the shortlist. | |||
|F| (14)  (12/1 -9%)Ailie Rose |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Ailie Rose 12/1, Dual novice hurdle winner at Ayr last season. Made a sound return to action when 5 lengths third to Good Risk At All (Wholestone second) in a 2½m Carlisle handicap last month but it's not a performance which suggests she can win a competitive race like this from her mark. | |||
10th (5)  (28/1 -12%)Gentleman At Arms |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Gentleman At Arms 28/1, Fairly useful Flat stayer who has taken well to hurdling, notably second in 3m Grade novice in April. Unsuited by the drop back to 2½m when midfield on his Aintree reappearance and could fare better back at 3m. | |||
11th (4)  (50/1 -25%)Imperial Aura |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Imperial Aura 50/1, High-class chaser at his best but he's lost his way badly since winning an Ascot Grade 2 on this day 2 years ago. Needs a return to hurdling to spark a major revival on his reappearance. | |||
12th (11)  (66/1 -32%)Tronador |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Tronador 66/1, Won a 2½m Grade 3 handicap hurdle at the 2021 Aintree Grand National meeting but his subsequent hurdle exploits have been a little disappointing. Was successful on the Flat in Ireland this summer but well beaten at the Curragh last month. Much respected yard but others are more obvious. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (5)  (7.5/1 -150%)Protektorat |
7.5/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Protektorat 7.5/1, High-class chaser who posted an excellent third to A Plus Tard in Cheltenham Gold Cup last season. May do better still this term and looks the one to chase home the favourite on return after a breathing operation. | |||
2nd (3)  (8.5/1 +58%)Eldorado Allen |
8.5/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Eldorado Allen 8.5/1, High-class chaser who landed Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter and Denman Chase at Newbury last season. Resumed with good second to Bravemansgame in Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby so must enter calculations. | |||
3rd (4)  (9/1 +64%)Frodon |
9/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Frodon 9/1, High-class front-running chaser under this rider who returned after a wind op with ready win in Badger Beer Handicap at Wincanton a fortnight ago. This demands plenty more but he's hard to totally dismiss. | |||
4th (2)  (11/1 -10%)Bristol De Mai |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bristol De Mai 11/1, Three-time winner of this event and he ran another cracker here when runner-up under a big weight in Grand National Trial in February. Goes well fresh and can't be ruled out. | |||
|PU| (1)  (0.5/1 +19%)A Plus Tard |
0.5/1(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) A Plus Tard 0.5/1, Top-notch Irish chaser who landed this event 12 months ago by 22 lengths. Signed off for last term with impressive success in Cheltenham Gold Cup and this fine jumper will be hard to beat on his return. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (10)  (3.5/1 +30%)Fontaine Collonges |
3.5/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Fontaine Collonges 3.5/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who ended promising first season over fences with a thoroughly decisive success at Lingfield (2½m, soft) in January. Up 10 lb for that but she's lightly-raced and may well have more to offer, particularly now faced with a stiffer test. | |||
2nd (4)  (7/1 +36%)The Big Breakaway |
7/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) The Big Breakaway 7/1, Smart novice chaser in 2020/21 but largely disappointing during a light campaign last season. Conversely, time is still on his side and he would be a serious player off this reduced mark if able get back on track. | |||
3rd (7)  (14/1 +13%)Rapper |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Rapper 14/1, Winner of small-field 25f handicaps at Catterick and Wincanton last season but ended that campaign with a heavy defeat at the Cheltenham Festival. Again failed to fire on his Ascot reappearance and it's probably best to look elsewhere. | |||
4th (1)  (5.5/1 +31%)Good Boy Bobby |
5.5/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Good Boy Bobby 5.5/1, Bagged a couple of quality handicap chases at Wetherby last season, including when gamely seeing off Lord du Mesnil in the 3m Rowland Meyrick at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Should come on for reappearance at Ascot 3 weeks ago and likely to make his presence felt. | |||
5th (8)  (10/1 +17%)Musical Slave |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Musical Slave 10/1, Back to his best when scoring at Sandown and over this C&D during the spring. Wasn't ideally placed when second back at Sandown on final start of last season but resumes on a 7 lb higher mark and his record when fresh doesn't augur particularly well. | |||
6th (11)  (2.5/1 +25%)Houston Texas |
2.5/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Houston Texas 2.5/1, Back-to-back winner of Carlisle handicap chases in February and further progress when completing the hat-trick on return at the same course (26.2f, soft) last month. More on his plate here up 6 lb but this low-mileage 8-y-o remains open to improvement in this sphere. | |||
7th (5)  (50/1 -150%)Crosspark |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Crosspark 50/1, Hit the target 5 times during 2020/21 and he was a creditable sixth of 16 in a valuable Sandown handicap on final start of that campaign. However, he missed the whole of last season and wellbeing has to be taken on trust on this debut for new connections. | |||
8th (12)  (12/1 +70%)If Not For Dylan |
12/1(+70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) If Not For Dylan 12/1, Justified strong support and proved better than ever when successful at Perth in May. Hasn't done a great deal wrong in 3 starts since returning from a break but he's likely to find this too competitive. | |||
9th (3)  (6/1 +14%)Truckers Lodge |
6/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Truckers Lodge 6/1, Winless since landing the 2020 Midlands Grand National but he was placed twice off higher marks than this last season, including in the Welsh National. Still has low mileage for a 10-y-o and he will be a danger to all if ready to roll following an 8-month break. | |||
10th (6)  (66/1 -32%)Easysland |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Easysland 66/1, On a good mark judged on his cross-country exploits (winner of the Glenfarclas Chase at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival) but failed to shine in 4 starts for Jonjo O'Neill and now has a fair bit to prove. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.
This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.
There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.
The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.