The World’s Greatest Horse Races
While you can’t get seats on Millionaires Row, you can watch from the infield. That way, you can catch a glimpse of the horses as they go by. However, don’t expect to get close enough to catch a good view of the horses unless you have connections. The infield is packed with 80,000 people so it’s difficult to get a good view.
Steeplechase race
The steeplechase is a track and field event. It is a distance race that varies between four and six miles in length. There are different distances for men and women. The number of obstacles varies as well. Many of the obstacles are National Fences, which are man-made, portable barriers developed by the National Steeplechase Association. The fences are usually made of steel with a plastic brush stuffed inside it and covered in green canvas.
The steeplechase race was first held in 1752 in Ireland. The race was named after the St. Mary’s Church, a parish in County Cork. The first steeplechase race in the United States was held in 1834 by the Washington Jockey Club in Washington.
Allowance race
The Allowance race is the next level up after a maiden race, and is often the next step for a horse after breaking its maiden. These races are often run with a purse of $50,000 or more, and are a great place to see how your horse will fare against others in its class. Aside from the purse, allowance races also tend to feature higher-quality horses.
A horse that wins an Allowance race should try to enter an N2X race. This type of race is open to horses with two wins, including the MSW. A talented 2-year-old may also try to enter a Stakes race after winning an Allowance race.
Harness race
Harness racing is a sport in which horses pull a two-wheeled cart, called a sulky. The driver sits atop the cart. In Europe, this type of horse pulls a chariot or spider. During this type of race, the horse and driver move in sync with the speed of the chariot, making the racing process very fast and exciting.
There are two main types of harness race: trotting and pacing. Both types of races require standardbred horses to move diagonally and laterally. Trotting harness races are most common in North America, while pacing harness races are held across continental Europe.
Triple Crown race
The Triple Crown horse race is one of the world’s most prestigious races. It consists of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. A horse must win all three races to win the Triple Crown. Only a few horses have been able to accomplish this feat. The most recent Triple Crown winner was American Pharoah in 2015.
While the Triple Crown has always included the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont, the order of the races, distance, and track have all changed over the years. The Kentucky Derby was the first Triple Crown race, and it is a day-long event for race fans and celebrities. It is also the first step for thoroughbred owners.