I remember going to one about 15 years ago in Malta. Along with road walking, must be one of the most pointless sports ever. 2 or 3 horses per race were disqualified mid race for running, although the judges must have pretty good eyesight to spot the difference between running and trotting. The Maltese were mad on it though, and there seemed to be a lot of money being bet on it.
I've been to the trots in Australia and New Zealand a few times and really enjoyed the sport (they call it harness racing). Having said that I love anything to do with horse racing. It wasn't a betting medium though for me as I had no idea about the form but for a night out it was a good laugh. You have to be there though to appreciate just how slow they are running, on the box it looks like they are travelling much quicker than they actually are.
I've been to the trots in Australia and New Zealand a few times and really enjoyed the sport (they call it harness racing). Having said that I love anything to do with horse racing. It wasn't a betting medium though for me as I had no idea about the
anyone remember Sterrebeek (spelling?) during those dark winter days when all GB/Ire meetings were off ("they all begin with the letter U ffs")?
have it on in the background almost every dayanyone remember Sterrebeek (spelling?) during those dark winter days when all GB/Ire meetings were off ("they all begin with the letter U ffs")?
The Belgium stuff. All horses born in the same year must pick a name with the same starting letter. 2001 A 2002 B 2003 C and etc etc. Was a nightmare for the settlers in the bookies.
The Belgium stuff. All horses born in the same year must pick a name with the same starting letter.2001 A 2002 B 2003 C and etc etc. Was a nightmare for the settlers in the bookies.