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The Basics of Handicap Races

Aside from usual classic flat races and the conditions races, we also have handicap races. In British horse racing, handicap races are races where horses are rated by handicapper and are given certain weights to carry according to their ability. The concept behind handicapping is fairness; weights are used to make the races fair so [...]

The Classics

In British horse racing, The Classics are part of flat racing run over a set of restrictions. Each event that is part of The Classics is filled with horses that are three years old only. If you want to catch the best of flat racing, The Classics should be on your list of must-watch races [...]