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- Epsom Derby - First been won in 1780 by the famous Thoroughbred Diomed, this 1 mile and 4 furlongs flat race for Thoroughbreds has continued to thrill and entertain for 220 years. Complete race history, information, results, online betting and gambling, photos, local accommodations, tickets and travel arrangements. Held in Surrey, England.
- Call to the Derby Post - Experience and explore the greatest two minutes in Thoroughbred racing sports in the annual Run for the Roses at Churchhill Downs, Kentucky. This unofficial site offers the latest Derby news, as well as the Derby mint juleps, history of the race, handicapping, and recap of preceeding races and preps.
- Siena's Palio Horse Race - Includes photos and information about the history, background, and events surrounding the race, Il Palio. Also provides current year race entries and dates.
- Grand National Guide - A look at the most famous horse race in the world with results, tips, latest betting odds and a look at the Aintree racecourse.
- Aintree - Martell Cognac Grand National - Official site includes news, hospitality and ticket information, schedules, results and history about the world-famous steeplechase.
- The Kiplingcotes Derby - Begun 1519 with rules drawn in 1618 and a permanent endowment given in 1669, this race traditionally takes place in March and covers 4 miles of public roads in Yorkshire, England. Open to all riders, all ages, all breeds, astride or sidesaddle. Photo albums of past events, winners, and race history.
- Cheltenham National Hunt Festival - Race by race guide to the jumps' top meeting, plus profiles of major trainers and jockeys.
- The Kentucky Derby - An event since 1875, and the first jewel in the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred horseracing, the Run for the Roses is held annually in the first Saturday of May at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. Provides information on the race both past and present, news, photo gallery, betting, pre-race events, archives, and contenders.
- Dubai World Cup - The official web site of Arabia's internationally recognized Dubai World Cup for Thoroughbred racing. Dates and details of races, past results, and online booking.
- BBC Sport - Grand National 2004 - Complete coverage includes news and reactions, profiles of jockeys and trainers, video, photo gallery and guide to National Hunt racing.
Wikipedia Articles
- Blaydon Races - "Blaydon Races" is a famous Geordie folk song written in the 1800s by Geordie Ridley, deriving from music hall. It is regarded by many as the unofficial anthem of Tyneside and is frequently sung by supporters of Newcastle United Football Club.
- Ian Lougher - Ian Lougher (10 July 1963 Cardiff, UK is a motorcycle racer famous for 9 motorcycle victories in the North West 200, 6 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races and 23 wins at the Southern 100 Races in his career.
- Ray Amm - William Raymond Amm (1928 - 11 April 1955) was born in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia, was a famous post-war motorcycle racer famous for two motor-cycle Grand Prix wins and 3 wins at the Isle of Man TT Races in his career.TT Special Page 14.
- Dick Dastardly - Dick Dastardly, voiced originally by Paul Winchell and currently by Jim Cummings, is a fictional character and antagonist who appeared in various animated series by Hanna-Barbera Productions. Dastardly's most famous appearances are in the series Wacky Races, his initial appearance, and Wacky Races spinoff Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines.
- Charlie Collier - Charles R. Collier (1885 - 1954) Plumstead, London a British motorcycle racer famous for winning the Isle of Man TT races 2 times in his career.