Famous Races

Famous Races Links

• The Kiplingcotes Derby Begun 1519 with rules drawn in 1618 and a permanent endowment given in 1669, this 482 year old race traditionally takes place in March and covers 4 miles of public roads in Yorkshire, England. Open to all riders, all ages, all breeds, astride or sidesaddle. Photo albums of past events, winners, and race history. Due to cancellation by a nationwide Hoof and Mouth disease in 2001, the race was walked by one horse and rider to ensure continuation of the unbroken record.
  
• Breeders Cup Championship Extensive information on the internationally recognized Thoroughbred horserace, including profiles on the entries, owners, jockeys, statistics, eligibility requirements, news, photos, archives, and race results. Held at the Churchhill Downs Racetrack, Louisville, Kentucky.
  
• The VISA Triple Crown Challenge Official site of America's Thoroughbred racing Triple Crown featuring the Kentucky Derby, The Preakness Stakes, and The Belmont Stakes. Press releases, history, past winners, and nomination forms for contenders. Hosted by VISA.
  
• The Kentucky Derby An American icon since 1875, and the first jewel in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred horseracing, the Run for the Roses is held annually in the first Saturday of May at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. Extensive information on the race both past and present, news, photo gallery, betting, pre-race events, archives, and contenders.
  
• Ascot Authority Provides online booking for the Royal Ascot racing meet in England. Also includes information and booking for other racing events.
  
• Do the Derby Local area tourist and restaurant guide specifically for those attending the Kentucky Derby and The Oaks races at Churchhill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.
  
• Call to the Derby Post Experience and explore the greatest two minutes in Thoroughbred racing sports in the annual Run for the Roses at Churchhill Downs, Kentucky. This unofficial site offers the latest Derby news, as well as the Derby mint juleps, history of the race, handicapping, and recap of preceeding races and preps.
  
• The Grand National One of the most prestigious and acclaimed steeplechase races in the world, this event is held annually at Aintree racecourse in Liverpool, England, and found additional fame in the Hollywood movie National Velvet. Contains guide to the course, archives of races and winners, upcoming race information, and tales of Grand Nationals past.
  
• Epsom Derby First been won in 1780 by the famous Thoroughbred Diomed, this 1 mile and 4 furlongs flat race for Thoroughbreds has continued to thrill and entertain for 220 years. Total prize money at stake exceeds £1 million for the Derby alone. Complete race history, information, results, online betting and gambling, photos, local accommodations, tickets and travel arrangements. Held in Surrey, England.
  
• Dubai World Cup The official web site of Arabia's internationally recognized Dubai World Cup for Thoroughbred racing. Dates and details of races, past results, and online booking.
  
• Royal Ascot Covering this classic UK horserace meeting with news, race and runner details, what to wear, where to stay, ticket bookings, and lodging.