Category Archives: Horse Racing

Most Wins in the Major British and Irish National Hunt (Hurdles and Steeplechases) Horse Races

Posted on April 29, 2019 by rob23notts42

Here is a list of the most important races in the National Hunt season and the most successful horses in them. The top part lists races that are Grade One (highest standard) where weights are generally equal for all. The … Continue reading →

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Horse Racing:Melbourne Cup Winners and Records

Posted on November 11, 2012 by rob23notts42

The Melbourne Cup is the most famous horse race in Australia. It is run on the first Tuesday of November at Flemington racecourse over a distance of 3200 metres. Winners   (Horse and Jockey) 1861 Archer John Cutts 1862 Archer … Continue reading →

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Horse Racing:Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Records

Posted on October 15, 2012 by rob23notts42

The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is arguably Europe’s most prestigious flat race. It was first held in 1920 and is run over 2400 metres at Longchamp. Records for the race. Most successful horse (2 wins): Ksar – 1921, 1922 … Continue reading →

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Horse Racing: The St.Leger (Records)

Posted on September 17, 2012 by rob23notts42

The St.Leger is the fifth and final classic of the English flat racing season. It is also the oldest having been first held  in 1776. It is run at Doncaster over 1 miles and 6 furlongs. Most wins Jockeys 9 … Continue reading →

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Greatest Racehorses

Posted on March 30, 2012 by rob23notts42

Most wins in major National Hunt races: Champion Hurdle – The most prestigious hurdles race, run over 2 miles at Cheltenham (3 wins) Hatton’s Grace – 1949, 1950, 1951 Sir Ken – 1952, 1953, 1954 Persian War – 1968, 1969, … Continue reading →

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