Horse racing has somewhat protracted
and eminent account and has been experienced in societies across the world ever
since earliest times. Archaeological registers point out that horse racing
occurred in Primeval Greece, Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. It also share myth and fable,
such as the match between the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in
Norse mythology.
Ireland has a rich history of horse racing; point to pointing
originated there, and even today, jump racing is more popular than racing on
the flat. As a result, every year Irish horse racing fans travel in huge
numbers to the highlight event of the National Hunt calendar, the Cheltenham
Festival
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