Horse Racing in the UK
There is typically 3 types of
horse racing in the UK and
the sport is a major contributor to the UK economy. Horse
racing can be over jumps - hurdles or fences known as
National Hunt racing. The unobstructed distance races, are known as flat races.
Also there is another type of horse racing that is run on a more informal basis, this is known as point to point racing. This is a form of steeple chasing for amateur racers. Just like professional racing, it is run under the auspices of a regulator for horseracing. The Jockey Club works in conjunction with the British Horseracing Board the governing authority.
The UK has produced some of the greatest jockeys, including There are about 500 British professional jockeys