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A five-day extravaganza of Flat horse racing takes place in front of royalty at Ascot Racecourse in the Berkshire countryside each and every June. Just a few miles away from Windsor Castle, some of the best thoroughbreds from the British Isles, Europe, and beyond compete at Royal Ascot for big prize money. This year’s event promises to make a number of new star racehorses and we should also see some old favourites taking to the track. Here is a look at the most fancied runners for Royal Ascot 2021. Palace Pier Newmarket trainer John Gosden probably has the best miler…

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For centuries, horse racing has been an integral part of British sport. Whether watching sprint racing on the flat or thoroughbreds jumping over fences, horse racing is incredibly popular in the United Kingdom and millions of people travel to racecourses all over the country to watch the best horses in action. There are meetings almost every day of the year but none compare to the festivals in terms of size and excitement.   We take a look at just why British horse racing festivals are so popular. Cheltenham Festival The Cheltenham Festival is one of the highlights on the racing…

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