While horse racing enjoys popularity the world over - and has for quite some time - the history of the sport in North America is particularly interesting. The first horse racing procedure in America was in what is now known as Hempstead Plains in Nassau County, New York. The course, Newmarket, opened its gates in 1665, and in doing so, it helped kick off the rich tradition of the horse racing sport in America. Due to the success of Newmarket, many other racing tracks were opened, together with the Belmont track in New York.
Belmont is the largest dirt procedure in all of thoroughbred racing. It opened in May 1905, and continues to be one of the most favorite venues for horse racing and is noted as "the big time" for many racers. It is owned and operated by the New York Racing Association, which also owns Saratoga and Aqueduct. The biggest race at Belmont is the immensely favorite Belmont Stakes. A statue of the legendary horse, Secretariat, stands in the town of the track, as he set a world report for his 1973 race there [amongst other achievements over the procedure of his career.]
The three most prominent races in North American horse racing come together to form the "triple crown." together with the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, and Preakness Stakes. Beyond that, many racing enthusiasts enjoy the Breeders' Cup races. The previous is held earlier in the year, and the latter, later. As such, distinct values are located on the wins. While some prefer the first-rate triple crown to the new breed of race that is the Breeders' Cup, many like the new race and the way it is held at distinct tracks every year.
Interestingly enough, while gambling is ordinarily frowned upon in the United States, horse race betting is regulated and sanctioned by private states. As such, betting on horse races via legitimate channels is legal, whereas other types of sports bets aren't legal.
There are distinct types of horse racing that are favorite in the United States. One way to differentiate is the type of track - dirt, polytrack, and grass are the most tasteless surfaces, though some race types will merge more than one of these into the same track. Thoroughbred racing is the most tasteless type of race - and the one most Americans are well-known with, though quarter horse racing and harness racing also enjoy their own popularity. Arabian horse racing is uncommon, but there are enthusiasts who enjoy that sort of racing.
Horse race tracks are all distinct lengths, depending on the type of race, the surface, and the style of racing/horses that will be participating. Interestingly enough, many horse breeders select to raise their horses with definite types of races and courses in mind, selecting studs and fillies who have the allowable genetic makeup to breed strong race horses.
There are differences in the races and how the horses are bred for definite races. For example, thoroughbreds are bred to run longer distances, while quarter horses are ordinarily faster. As such, the two have distinct builds. Thoroughbreds are taller and leaner than quarter horses, who are bred to be shorter and more muscular. A quarter horse race is ordinarily held on a right track and is much faster with a distinct type of competition than a thoroughbred race. A thoroughbred race is held on something more like a car race track, and it is easier for a definite horse and jockey to break out of the back for a clear winner than in quarter horse racing.
As you can see, there is a diverse and solid history of horse racing in the United States. Although horses are not as favorite as they once were for things such as transportation, show and sports horses are still incredibly favorite and captivating to Americans of all ages.
