Aintree does have a course with these type of fences, but the famous Grand National course boasts its own fences which are topped with spruce for that unique appearance and test. As well as the races they contest, there are big differences between the type of horse competing in the two variations of racing. National Hunt horses tend to be bigger, more robust individuals, built to jump obstacles and withstand an extreme stamina test. On the other hand, flat horses tend to be more athletic, highly strung individuals bred to deliver a shorter burst of speed at the business end of a contest.
Very few flat horses will race on older than around eight-years-old, with the best recruited to the breeding sheds, predominantly after their three or four-year-old seasons. Jumps horses, in comparison, regularly race on into double-figures, with many continuing into their teens. In order to facilitate a better temperament to jump obstacles, most male National Hunt horses will be gelded.
However, on the flat, the opposite is more likely, in order to preserve the opportunity to turn a top flat horse into a stallion prospect. The first is money. With the flat season taking place predominantly in the summer, the biggest of occasions allows attendees to put on their gladrags and inject further glamour into proceedings. A rainy Tuesday at Taunton in February might not have the same pull when it comes to a day out.
National Hunt meetings might then, be best placed to attract a more hardcore fan base, happy to brave the elements to enjoy their sport of choice. While the name of the game remains the same, to find as many or bigger-priced winners as possible, betting on flat racing and betting on jumps racing do offer up some variables. The majority of these come in the shape of additional things to consider when placing a bet. In some ways, betting on National Hunt Racing should be slightly easier than on the flat.
As jumps horses, in general, compete over a longer time-frame it often gives bettors a bigger sample size when it comes to studying form. With precocious two-year-olds there is a fair chance that a horse could improve dramatically from run-to-run as they develop, whereas a nine-year-old staying chaser is unlikely to have much more in the way of improvement.
Some will have reputations as particular good jumpers, others may be susceptible to the odd error along the way. Knowing which category a horse falls into when analysing a race means bettors have more information to inform their opinion.
Flat racing does have the opportunities to specialise and eke out an advantage though. The study of breeding and bloodstock could help bettors understand which younger horses are likely to be suitable for the challenge they may face. However, understanding the fundamental differences should be key for relative newcomers to the sport. Want to know more? Checkout our 'Cookies Policy' page. Tips Features Guides Calendar. New to Tote?
The 4-leg Jackpot is back at Tote! Seen as the Blue Riband event of the season, with a huge worldwide audience, this is again over a mile and a half, with entries open to both Mares and Fillies 3 years old , and considered the most prestigious of the five Classics.
Later in June, Royal Ascot takes place. This is a five day meeting from Tuesday to Saturday and named Royal Ascot as members of the British monarchy attend this meeting daily.
In September the St Leger meeting takes place at Doncaster. The St Leger is the final classic of the season, run over one miles and six furlongs, and is open to both three year old Fillies and Mares, being the final leg of the Triple Crown Guineas and Oaks being the first two legs for Fillies, and the Guineas and the Derby for Mares , although this feat is rarely attempted.
In October Champions Day takes place at Ascot, featuring the culmination of the British champions series, the richest day of the British horse racing season. Although not part of the UK horse racing calendar, there are two meetings where many UK based horses will enter near the end of the season.
For 3 year olds and older, it is run over a mile and a half. Another meeting where some top UK based horses will try their luck.
Currently based at Santa Anita park, this is a highly prestigious meeting with horses coming from all over the world to compete — with several rich prizes, including the Breeders Cup Turf and the Breeders Cup Classic. The season over the jumps runs all year around, but the main part of the season runs from November to April, where all the biggest meetings are found.
The first big meeting is the Open meeting at Cheltenham in mid November, featuring the Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase, a handicap run over two and a half miles. The Tingle Creek Chase itself is a two mile Chase, and seen as an important pointer for the Cheltenham Festival later in the season. The William Hill Winter Festival at Kempton is one of the biggest meetings of the year, taking place over two days, the first of which is Boxing Day. It is one of three tracks that only host Flat racing, the others are Dundalk and the once-a-year meeting on the beach at Laytown.
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