Racing questions answered
Straight answers to the questions people ask about horse racing, from how races are run to how the sport is regulated.
Can Horse Trainers Bet on Races?Yes, in most places trainers can back their own horses to win, but they can never bet against them. The rules for trainers, owners and jockeys in the UK and US.20 May 2023
Does Horse Racing Get Cancelled in the Rain?Rain rarely stops horse racing on its own. How tracks in the UK and US decide to race, delay or abandon, real examples, and what happens to your bets.20 May 2023
Is Horse Racing Ethical or Cruel?Is horse racing ethical or cruel? The welfare record in numbers, the case on each side, and what racing in the UK and US has changed to make the sport safer.20 May 2023
Is Horse Racing Fixed?Is horse racing fixed? Real cheating cases do happen, but racing is heavily policed. The proven cases, who catches cheats in the UK and US, and what it means for bettors.20 May 2023
What Is A Handicap Horse Race?What is a handicap horse race? How official ratings set the weights, how handicaps differ from novice, stakes and weight-for-age races, and how to read one.20 May 2023
What is the Biggest Horse Race in the World?The biggest horse race in the world depends on how you measure it. The richest races by prize money, the most famous by history and crowds, and key facts on each.20 May 2023
Will Horse Racing Ever Be Banned?Will horse racing ever be banned? Where bans have actually happened, why a full ban in the UK or US looks unlikely, and how welfare reform is changing the sport.20 May 2023