Horse Racing In An Ancient Sport That Flourishes Today

Title: Horse Racing In An Ancient Sport That Flourishes Today

Author: Ray La Foy

Article:
There's just something about the majestic horse that's
enthralled human beings for thousands years. Whether it's the
gentle giants' grace and beauty or their ability to help humans
get big jobs done - or both - humans and horses have gone
hand-in-hand throughout history. In addition their more
utilitarian functions, horses have also been greatly appreciated
for their ability to race. In fact, horse racing has been and
remains a big attraction.

The roots of horse racing date back to about 4,500 BC when
nomads from Central Asia first learned to domesticate the gentle
beasts. Known for their grace, agility and speed, horses were
naturals for use in competition. In the past, horse racing was a
sport of kings and nobility. Knights and their noble steeds
would race, training for battle and long-distance runs.

Nowadays, horse racing is a big business that centers on a
lucrative industry that rakes in millions and millions of
dollars through the placement of bets. Modern horse racing is
one of the few forms of legalized gambling and it's one that's
enjoyed by people around the globe.

Horse racing is such a big sport, in fact, that figures from the
late 1980s show that more than 56 million people attended racing
events and bet more than $9 billion on their favorites. The
numbers have only climbed from there!

Thoroughbred horse racing is by far the most popular of the
types of horse racing that involves wagering. But what are
thoroughbreds and why are they so fun to watch and bet on?

Thoroughbreds basically are a special breed of horse that traces
its ancestry back to specific horses. Thoroughbreds are
primarily horses that have Arabian descent that have been bred
specifically for ability to carry weight while maintaining speed
over extended distances. Sleek, beautiful and fast,
thoroughbreds are born to run and run well. To be considered
competitive stock, thoroughbreds must maintain a strict
pedigree, as well.

The tradition of horse racing in America and elsewhere runs
deep, especially with the thoroughbreds. American thoroughbred
horse racing has long been a popular sport with winning horses
becoming household names. With four-legged heroes such as
Citation, Secretariat and Seattle Slew to champion the way, the
American sport of thoroughbred racing is well established and
followed.

In America the big thoroughbred races center around three
particular events - the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and
the Belmont Stakes. Horses that can win all three races in a
single year are deemed "Triple Crown" winners and are celebrated
in much the same manner as a Super Bowl-winning quarterback
would be. Very few horses can pull off wins in all three arenas.

So, what is the draw of horse racing?

That answer depends on the spectator in question. But, for many,
it's the thrill of the race itself, rooting for a favorite horse
and the chance to rake in big on bets. Some, however, simply
enjoy watching the incredible spectacle of the beautiful and
large animals race around the track with a level of grace a
ballerina could only hope for. Whatever the draw, horse racing
is a sport that runs deep in tradition and is loved by millions.

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