Horse racing has a long history in UK; many historians believe almost two thousand years. Betting in horse racing too has a long history which is tied to the sport. The Romans originally started horse racing in around 200AD. James I started to race in New market area in 1605, thereby increasing its popularity in UK.
Betting on horse racing was made legal in 1845; though bookmaking on horse is as old as the sports, bookmaking was only possible in racetracks. It became one of the most sought after sports in UK for the followers.
Today , horse racing is the second most popular spectator sports in UK. According to reports, it generates £3.7 million revenue for UK’s economy. Many professional riders have become household names like Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and Willie Carson. Some racehorses – Desert Orchid and Red Rum made headline news.
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