The sport of horse racing dates back to the very dawn of modern history, but quite apart from the thrill of seeing one's own mount reach the winning post ahead of the opposition the universal appeal of the sport lies in its vast associated gambling industry.
Each year over a hundred billion dollars is invested around the world by gamblers hopeful of outwitting the sportsbooks and enhancing their own personal fortunes. Long before online bookmakers brought us the opportunity to wager on tennis, rugby union and the likely winner of this year's Britain's Got Talent kings and queens, aristocrats and common folk alike would take a punt on the outcome of one of the many horse racing events that take place each and every day the length and breadth of the UK and indeed all around the world.
The origins of competitive horse racing trace back to the nomadic tribesmen of Central Asia, who first started to domesticate horses in around 4500 B.C. Both mounted and chariot racing were recognised as Olympic sports by the year 638 B.C., and horse racing was of course a popular sport amongst the Romans at the height of the Empire.
In the UK there are records of horse racing events being held in public on special occasions as early as the 12th century, but the sport in its modern form developed during the 17th century and in the 18th century became the first regulated sport in Britain due to the creation of the Jockey Club.
Modern racing essentially takes two forms, flat racing and the steeplechase (jumps). Both types of race are conducted over various distances and horses are usually bred and trained for a particular type of race over a particular distance. For instance the Arabian, Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa are reared with flat racing especially in mind. Some horses perform at their best over short distances such as six or seven furlongs whilst others excel over longer distances.
Success in racing rarely comes over a sustained period to those whose wagers are inspired merely by guesswork or by inexpert consideration such as a memorable name or a lucky number. Whilst pure luck does on occasions play its part those who really are serious about profiting from horse racing will either have the knowledge themselves or, more often, will acquire it from someone who does in the form of horse racing tips based to some extent at least upon an intimate understanding of the industry.
Horse racing tipping services exist to satisfy this demand, and some of course are better than others. It is always worth taking the time out to research the background of those offering advice before jumping in.
Mark Richards is a professional writer working for The Middle Man, a business promotion service using its experience and expert knowledge of marketing strategy to generate important new business for its clients at a surprisingly low cost.
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