#Nakayama Grand Jump

Meet Ginolad, the horse who will carry the silks - and hopes - of the Daily Mirror Punters' Club during the 2010-11 jumps season. The ex-Australian chaser joins us - with the help of Racing For Change - for a jumping campaign which will be one to remember. Ginolad arrived at the stable of 2009 Grand National heroine Venetia Williams around the time…

It can be mind-blowing to watch experienced jockeys and their powerful horses race around the course with such intensity and vigor. And the sport creates more excitement when money is on the line. Horse race betting is one of the most popular and oldest forms of gambling in the world. Although many people would like to place their bets on a horse,…

In January 2022 at Wada Farm in Chiba Prefecture, Oju Chosan slowly made his way back to the stables after completing his training, accompanied by two staff members. The tranquil farm seemed to have a slight tension in the air. "This horse is special," said 48-year-old trainer Shoichiro Wada, who manages Oju Chosan. "Whenever we move him, we always…

Crack chaser Oju Chosan and the legendary Yutaka Take will tackle the Arima Kinen In 2017 Japanese punters placed more than ¥44 billion - around £312 million/€346m - on the outcome of the Arima Kinen, once again making it by some way the world's biggest betting race. To put that into context, turnover for the most popular contest with punters in…

Royal Ascot 2022 brought us thrilling action involving some of the best horses from around the globe - including the USA, Australia and Japan. Shahryar arrived from the Land of the Rising Sun in hope of winning the Prince of Wales' Stakes, which was the first £1m race held at the meeting. The winner of the Japanese Derby fell just short, with State…

Horse racing is a popular sport in India, with nine main racecourses and seven turf clubs. Events were first held over 200 years ago, the first being in Madras in 1777. Famous horses like Squanderer and Elusive Pimpernel have helped to capture the public's imagination and build interest in the sport. Betting on these horses is a popular feature at…