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The Epsom Derby, the oldest
horseracing event on this list, does not attract the attention of the crowds
simply because of the thoroughbreds taking part. The biggest horse races around
the world are those that manage to gain the attention of the mass media, and
enjoy great press coverage while racking up millions of dollars in bets. They
also will generally possess a historical value that has bettors and spectators
flocking to the grounds annually –these races date back over 2 000 years,
with the earliest events taking place at the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece,
and you can bet your bottom dollar punters were playing the ponies back then as
well.
Number 5: The Epsom Derby
The Epsom Derby first took
place in 1780, and is today one of the most important flat horse racing events
in Britain. The Royal Family attends each June when Derby serves as
England’s Triple Crown middle leg, and watches the 3-year thoroughbreds
speed across 1 mile, 4 furlongs, and 10 yards of grass. The venue is the Epsom
Downs in Surrey, England, and up to 120 000 people attend. The prize purse for
this race is a cool £1.325 million.
Number 4: The
Breeder’s Cup Classic
The
Breeder’s
Cup Classic is the richest horse race to take place on USA soil, and is the
newest addition to this list, with its origins dating back to
1984.
Horses of 3-years old and above take to the 1.25 mile dirt track
at a variety of venues around America, with the exception being the time in
1996 when it was run in Toronto, in Canada. The prize purse for this race is $5
million, and punters can see if they can back a winner at
horse racing betting
sites around the world.
Number 3: Prix de L'Arc de
Triomphe
Paris’ Prix de L’Arc is the richest turf grass horse
race in the world, and is also one of Europe’s most noteworthy festivals.
Commonly referred to as the Arc, this event takes place on the first Sunday in
October each year. It covers a distance of 2 400 meters, with 3-year olds and
older horses taking part. The purse is €5,000,000.
Number 2: The
Dubai World Cup
While this
horse race may have more money than any other on this list,
its history has it losing out on the first ranking. There is a guaranteed prize
of $10 million for this event, however, which certainly has it appearing on a
list of the biggest horse racing betting annual events to take place globally.
The 2 000 meter run is held once a year at the Meydan Dubai Racecourse, and is
usually held on dirt. Northern Hemisphere thoroughbreds of at least 4-years of
age may take part alongside those from the Southern Hemisphere of a minimum of
3-years of age.
Number 1: The Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby was
first run in 1875, is the American Triple Crown leading leg and one of the most
well known horse races in the world. The first Saturday in May sees the
horse’s racing over 1.25 miles for the $2 million purse, and it remains
one of the biggest gambling draws in the USA, with hundreds of millions of
dollars exchanging hands each year.. |
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