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The History of Horse Racing
It is hard to imagine in today's world that one of our favourite sports, horse racing, has been around for thousands of years. It has been noted as being an organised sport as far back as the Greek Olympics in 638 BC.
Horse racing really came into its own when in the 12th century English horses were bred with Arabian horses. This breeding programme produced sturdy horses that had amazing speed. It was around this time that a more modern version of racing began with racecourses opening and rules and standards established.
Newmarket in Britain was the very first venue for horse racing and is now known all over the world. King Charles II arranged horse races in open fields and the winner would be given a prize.
Horse racing changed during the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714), the races involved several horses and racing spectators could bet on their favourite horses. It was, at this time, that Queen Anne founded the famous Ascot course and horse racing became a professional sport.
In 1750 the Jockey Club was formed at Newmarket where the "elite" of the horse racing circles met. The club controlled racing and...
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DVD's to Learn Poker
DVDs to Learn Poker (Chris's Top Picks)
Poker over the past decade has had a major revival in the public eye. It continues to become more popular among Americans each year, and millions tune in to ESPN to catch the World Series of Poker Tour. Many, although having a strong love for the game, are not well versed in the techniques and strategies of the game. And since constantly losing money is not much fun, here are a few reviews of top DVDs you can get to learn and master the game. Anne Dukes Advanced Texas Holdem Secrets - How to Beat the Big Boys Anne Duke, one of poker's superstar females, has put together a wonderful DVD on poker strategy. Known for her uncanny talent of profiling and reading her competitors, she reveals how she does it. Along with tons of other tips and strategies, she also imparts her philosophy of the game onto the viewer. By the end of the DVD, you may start believing that poker isn't gambling, but an investment. Poker Secrets from a Poker Champ Great DVD with tips and strategies straight from the superstars. Not only that, its...Read more













