Guide to Horse Racing

Whether you are planning a day out at the races, you want to learn how to bet on horses or you just want to know more about horse racing history, you can find what you're looking for in our Guide section.

Simply select a page below to get going.

Learn About The Sport

Jargon Buster

Our glossary will help you find and understand a huge array of horse racing terms

Flat Racing

Get to know Flat Racing with our easy to follow guide.

Jump Racing

Get to grips with Jump Racing and brush up on your knowledge with our short explainer video.

First Trip to the Races?

A day at the races well spent is full of fun, colour, action and drama.

Read our seven tip guide to ensure you make the most of a great day out.

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A Day At The Races

What to wear

Unsure what to wear to the races? Get a quick steer with our short guide for Jump racing in the winter months and Flat racing in the summer months.

The Racecard

Learn how to read and understand all the information on the runner's and riders along with additional information on the race conditions, distance and prizemoney.