Horse-racing has been one of the greatest past times in Europe, Australia and the Americas. I guess it was also practiced even in my own country Sierra Leone in West Africa back in the colonial days at a race course at the east of its city, Freetown. Thus the the name ‘racecourse’ has been retained to mark both the cemetery and the road leading to and passing through the country’s world renowned natural harbour, Queen Elizabeth 11 Quay popularly known as Deep Water Quay. So when I was to make a trip to this southern part of the USA I was exhilarated to learn that horse-racing is a great pastime attracting millions of fans from all corners of the globe. I had the hope of being transformed into an enthusiast myself.

Churchill Downs at the heart of central Louisville in Kentucky is the oldest continuously operated racetrack in the United States of America. As a prelude to the cherished and sought Kentucky Derby which recently had its 133rd race witnessed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11, the Kentucky Oaks featuring the top in racing compete at Churchill Downs in this also famed and classic race.

Horse racing is one of the most interesting sports, which can be further made interesting by gaining a consistency in winning and making profits. Here are a few horse racing tips that can get you real life profits. Follow these course of action and enjoy its benefits. Results are obtained using the Daily newspapers. One of the most important horse racing tip is that to get hold of the one named horse for the day, you may progress as follows: (a) Below each race the Daily Mail provides information where the favourite completed in previous years. It is normally seven years results. Review each card and discover the race that the favourite won most times. (b) Continue repeating the procedure and locate the race where the favourite finished second most times.

Horse Racing Tips - The information provided hereby are mere tips on horse racing that can provide you with a direction in horse betting, but does not assure you a win in any way. It is intended to give you a guide to make you aware about how you maybe able to make a safer bet while gambling. 1. The Bank - The primary point that you should bear in mind, is your bank. Deciding what amount you are prepared to gamble and loose Weekly, Monthly or Yearly and sticking to it, will assure you stay professional and do not end up loosing your pocket. 2. Don't Spend it all - You should only bet a certain amount of your bank on any particular race, and the figure maximum people resolve on is somewhere between 10 and 20%.