Important races and meetings Horseracing in Great Britain

1 important races , meetings

1.1 flat
1.2 national hunt
1.3 major festivals

important races , meetings
flat

britain home of world s important flat races , race meetings. while ancient horse races kiplingcotes derby , newmarket town plate curiosities, there many older races retain modern relevance. 5 british classics - 1,000 guineas, 2,000 guineas, oaks, derby , st. leger - founded in late 18th , 19th centuries , still represent pinnacle of achievement each generation of horses. structure , distances of these races, if not exact names, have been adopted many other european horse racing authorities, such ireland. royal ascot major flat racing festival in europe , attracts horses on world. modern flat season in britain climaxes british champions day, festival of championship races, held @ ascot.

national hunt

britain home of national hunt racing, although sport has more national significance , popularity in ireland. cheltenham festival foremost jump racing festival in world, , annual target both british , irish trainers. festival hosts races such cheltenham gold cup , champion hurdle, seen peak of disciplines , on years have been won horses appeal has transcended sport, including kauto star , desert orchid. more known still grand national @ aintree, despite being anomalously long , difficult race historically contested lower grade of horses races @ cheltenham, has produced of sports equine superstars, red rum. has estimated global audience of 600 million viewers.

major festivals