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Horse racing betting has changed in recent years with advancements in technology bringing the pleasure of a wager to the wider public. Indeed, technology has brought significant changes to a variety of sports, and horse racing has not been left...

Thanks to the marvellous venues and some of the most historic events in British horse racing, the exciting conclusion to the flat racing season always brings excitement and enthusiasm. Throughout the country and even in far flung locations overseas, fans...

A day out at the races is enjoyed by many Islanders as there are a number of horse racing tracks on the mainland of the UK close to the Isle of Wight. Here is a look at three of the...

The 146th renewal of the Run For The Roses, known as the Kentucky Derby, will settle on September 5, 2020. It is the first time that the Derby won't take place as the first leg of the U.S. Triple Crown...

Tiger Roll goes into the 2020 Randox Health Grand National at Aintree as the 10-1 favourite with the bookmakers, where he is looking to add his name into the history books. No horse has been successful in three consecutive renewals...

The Isle of Wight Grand National and Ashey Scurry has been postponed due to the recent wet weather. Competitors and spectators alike will be disappointed at the news, especially as the event is often affected by bad weather - be...

Not since the days of Red Rum has a horse won the Grand National carrying top weight. And none has ever won the Aintree spectacular for three consecutive years. On the brink of making history, the Gordon Elliott trained Tiger...

The Grand National at Aintree is the most famous steeplechase in the world. Millions will tune into the race next month, including many people from the Isle of Wight. Run over bigger obstacles and across the marathon trip of four...

13-year-old Charlie Adkins has secured another award in the sport of dressage. Charlie, who studies at Christ the King College, attended the Under 21s UK Dressage Camp recently with his pony Roseberry Sir Henry. The duo won the ISEC Designs...

Anglian Home Improvements has pledged its support to Isle of Wight Hockey Club Ladies 3rd XI by kitting its players out for the new season ahead, after the club was named a winner of Anglian’s 'Support for Sport' campaign. Backed by...