The Legacy of British Horse Racing

THE LEGACY OF HORSE RACING Romans are credited for So introducing horse racing in Great Britain. Horse racing has always been associated with royalty. The first race occurred Oo in the 12th century when King Henry II's knights raced at Smithfield Market in London. Later the sport prospered N under the rule of King James I. 5. King Charles II rode in races, set some new rules & established the Town Plate in 1666. During late 17th and early 18th centuries, three imported stallions were crossed with English mares to create the Modern Thoroughbred. Later Eclipse, 7o a thoroughbred horse was foaled and the first Classics were run. 8. of modern thoroughbred horses can trace their lineage back to 80% Eclipse. 10. The sport's popularity grew in the 1800s and racing continued even during the World Wars. Televising of racing in 1950s played a big part in the growing public interest. The arrival of betting shops helped in boosting of 2 AO interest in racing events, which continues to this day. Horse Racing remains, The Sport o of Kings, with Her Majesty owning and breeding a number of Classic and Royal Ascot winners. 12. Frankel, the world's best Flat . race horse was trained and raced in Great Britain. 14. 15. British racing festivals The Derby race attracted about 130,000 race goers claim to be four of the top ten best attended sporting events in 2012. in the year 2012. 16. As per an estimate, 300,000 people flock to Royal Ascot every year. SOURCES http://www.greatbritishracing.com/the-history-of-great-british-racing http://www.greatbritishracing.com/about-great-british-racing http://www.bhic.co.uk/facts-and-figures.html PRESENTED BY POWERED BY GSOFTWARE SERVICES CASINOFLOOR THE FLOOR IS YOURS