How Do You Learn About Horse Racing?
Most publicized racing is in the U.S. is with American Thoroughbreds. Quarter Horses are faster than Thoroughbreds but race very short distances of ΒΌ mile or less. Thoroughbred racing varies from 5 furlongs to 1.5 miles. The easiest way to learn about horse racing is to follow the top competitions in the U.S. that begin in May. Read on to learn how. Follow contenders for the Triple Crown title, which is awarded to a horse that wins the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes in a single year. All these races are restricted to 3-year-old horses. Familiarize yourself with the Kentucky Derby, known in the U.S. as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” This race is held on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It is the first jewel towards the Triple Crown title. Catch the Preakness Stakes held annually in May at Pimlico race track in Baltimore, Maryland. The famed race in which Seabiscuit beat Triple Crown winner War Admiral was at Pimli
