National Hunt Horseracing in Great Britain

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.