Horse racing is becoming a bigger sport to bet on every year and it’s a sport that hundreds of thousands of people get suited and booted for to go and watch the variety of events that take place.
Whether you like betting on horse racing from the comfort of your own armchair or you like to get suited and booted to enjoy the variety of events that take place around the UK, there are hundreds of horse racing events to look forward to in 2017. Five of the most popular events that you should consider are listed below.
1. Cheltenham Festival
One of the major events when it comes to horse racing is of course the Cheltenham Festival, which is due to be hosted in Cheltenham in March 2017. This event has been known to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors over a 4-day period and continues to be one of the most popular events in the sport. Over the 4 days you’ll be presented with many horse races and one feature race at the end of each day. Whether you are looking to bet on Cheltenham races at the event or online you can be sure to witness some exciting races take place with winners that will surprise everybody.
2. Aintree – Crabbies Grand National Festival
In April 2017, you’ll be able to witness one of the most popular horse racing events in the Grand National that takes place at Aintree. This is a 3-day event with the exciting Crabbies Grand National event taking place on the final day. It doesn’t get much bigger than the Grand National for both jockeys and horses and it’s the event that everybody has their eye on all year round. The Grand National could prove to be an expensive day out but it’s one that offers not only great racing with plenty of other things to do, but also the chance to meet hundreds of celebrities that also watch the popular event.
3. Ayr – Coral Scottish Grand National Festival
If you fancy taking a trip to Scotland in April, you are going to be presented with many horse racing events at the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival in Ayr. The first day of the event is the popular Ladies day that promises exciting horse racing, and the final day will be sure to display one of the most exciting horse races of the year in the Coral Scottish Grand National.
4. Ascot – Royal Ascot Festival
The Royal Ascot Festival at Ascot is likely the most popular horse racing event of the year and comprises many horse races that take place over a 5-day period. The Grand National is of course the race that all jockeys and trainers have their eye on as it is the most popular horse race of the year, but in terms of festivals, it doesn’t get any bigger than the Royal Ascot festival.
5. Ascot – British Champions Day
Another event held at the Ascot racecourse this year is the British Champions Day and it is an event that is sure to cause a couple of upsets among the British jockeys. This is where the championship takes place in October and it is one of the shortest events over the year as it is only a one-day event, but it’s sure to produce one of the biggest races of the year among Championship jockeys.
You could also have your eye on some of the other big events that are being held this year such as the Autumn Afternoon Event at Doncaster, Tingle Creek Christmas Festival at Sandown Park, and the many others that are likely to produce some cracking races in 2017.
