Interesting facts about horse racing

Interesting facts about horse racing

The Beyrle Turk, Darley of Arabia, or Godolphin Barb were the first three horses imported to England in the 18th century. Now, almost every horse in the world is a descendant of them.

Australia boasts 470 racetracks which is more than any other country! Thoroughbred horse racing is also the country’s second most popular kangaroo sport.

More than $ 100 billion in horse racing bets are accepted every year.

There are over 21,000 horses in Japan and the number of accepted bets on horse racing is also the largest among Japanese sports.

The lightest jockey in the world weighs 49 pounds (22 kg).

The average weight of a horse is about 1,000 pounds (454kg).

Never in horse racing history has a horse over the age of 18 won a race.

Value. Horses with a “Big Heart” take precedence over horses with a regular heart. The 1921 Epsom Derby, however, defeated The Comedian, the horse with one lung!