Fanspeak: racing

The prime time sports receive the bulk of our attention, but as any sports fan knows, there’s more to this world than just the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL. And just because the other sports may not be as visible in the media or discussed as widely at the office water-cooler, that doesn’t automatically mean … More »

As we all know, maintaining an F1 car costs millions on a race-to-race level. On average teams have maintenance costs that exceed $10 million per race. That’s probably more money that you and your relatives will see in a lifetime. When you consider all of the expertise, quality materials, and even manpower that goes into … More »

Lately, there has been a lot of focus on racing at Gulfstream Park. However, daily handicapping at Gulfstream Park can be a grind, with the large, competitive fields and high-quality competition to consider in 10, 11 or 12 races on a daily basis. With so many things going on, it certainly cannot hurt for handicappers … More »

Royal Ascot has long been the pinnacle of racing for connections around the world. It is becoming more and more of an attractive option for trainers, and 2019 is set to be no different. Wesley Ward always brings a formidable team over and will be looking to enhance his already impressive record at the track. … More »

Over the years Royal Ascot has been the hunting ground for the world’s best flat horses, as they look to get many of the overseas stars to travel over. Winx has long been a target, but it continues to look unlikely that she will head over. American trainer Wesley Ward always brings over a formidable … More »

The Grand National is one of the most prestigious events in the racing calendar, and the course is unique in its own right. With 30 fences to jump, the course presents both jockeys and horses alike with the ultimate test. The race comprises of two laps around the two-and-a-quarter mile race track; however not all … More »

On with the new year and one cannot deny that there are many anticipated annual events that many are looking forward to, and one of it is the Preakness Stakes Race which is under the Triple Crown horse racing event held at every third Saturday of the month of May.   However, what if, unfortunately, … More »

  We’re entering 2019 – a year of new possibilities and the promise of new experiences, friendships and all forms of fun. So what better way to look forward to the year than planning how you’ll be able to have fun with your friends throughout the year. This article focuses specifically on those exciting activities … More »

How does it work?   Horse racing is growing year on year, with prize money continuing to increase. Therefore horses are now travelling around the world to contest for this, with the main targeted races including the likes of the Melbourne Cup, Breeders Cup and Royal Ascot. The work that goes into getting a horse … More »

Austin was ranked by U.S. News as the best place in the United States to live. Not only is it known as the Live Music Capital of the World, but the area also has historical and community appeal. There is also a thriving tech industry which is promising economically. While Austin has a reputation as … More »