Horse racing is one of the largest spectator sports in England. It is also one of the longest established, with a history dating back many eras. For the British economy, it generates over £3.7 billion. Royal Ascot and Cheltenham Festival are the main horse racing events. They are important dates in the international sporting and social calendar.

Since Roman times, the sport has taken place in the country. Plus, many of the sport's traditions and rules originated there. Britain is also home to several of the world's iconic racecourses. This includes the likes of Cheltenham, Ascot and Newmarket. Many of the world’s iconic races include Cheltenham Gold Cup, The Grand National and the Derby. The UK has also produced some of the greatest jockeys. They are Lester Piggott, Gordon Richards and Fred Archer.

Great Britain has two main forms of horse racing. They are the Flat Racing and National Hunt Racing. There is also a category of National Hunt races. This is the National Hunt flat races which run under National Hunt rules. Here, no obstacles are jumped. These forms of the sport run under the support of the governing and regulatory body for horse racing in the UK.

In pre-Roman times, they used horses as beasts of burden. It is believed that the first horse races in the UK were organised by Carl in Yorkshire. It was around 200 AD. The first recorded race meetings were throughout the reign of Henry II. It was during the annual St Bartholomew's horse fair in London.

There are 60 Flat and National Hunt racecourses in the UK. Plus, there are 17 multi-purpose tracks offering both disciplines.

Cheltenham – Showcases several of the best National Hunt racing in the country.

Ascot – Considered the epicentre of British horseracing.

Aintree – Is the home of the Grand National and is located on the west of England.

Newmarket – Widely regarded as the home of racing. There are two tracks which run on at different times of the season.

York – Won the Best Racecourse in UK 4 times. York attracts the glitz and glamour of a high-profile event.

Goodwood – Home to 13 Group races throughout the year. Its picturesque backdrop makes it one of the more remarkable courses in the country.

Doncaster – Official flat season starts and ends at Doncaster. It has a rich history and is home to the oldest classic horse race; St Leger.

Haydock – Host various quality jumps and flat races throughout the year.

Newbury – Host both flat and National Hunt fixtures

Windsor – Located in Berkshire and has a history dating back to 1866.

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