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Top the greatest horse races in the world

Horse race is one of the most popular sport in many nations. Although it has a long history, it is still loved and attacked by many players.

In this article, we share top the greatest horse races in the world. If you are a fan of horse races, you shouldn’t ignore it because the ranking are top the best you should visit to explore more aspects about horse races.

1/ Epsom Derby

Epsom Derby is located in the Epsom Downs Racecourse in the UK. It is held in the first Saturday of June annually on the turf. It is considered as the best horse race in the UK about prize terms.

According to rule of per horse race, the host will offer other prizes but estimated about $2,000,000. Since established in 1780, it is always on the ranking of the Premier flat race in the world.

About racing horses, it only suits for the three-year-old horses.

Epsom Derby is welcomed warmly by the British royalty who make more interesting and professional for the horse races.

2/ Japan Cup

Japan Cup is held in the last Sunday in November in Tokyo Racecourse, Japan.

This race is a festival for any sports fanatics in the East because it rarely has an internationally big horse race organized at there. Therefore, many Asian are expected and welcomed this cup.

It has been held in the first time in 1981 then continues to maintain until now. It has total prize up to $5,800,000 which is a big number for any racer.

As other professional races, Japan cup only accepts horses above three-year-old to assure mature and development for breaking the rules. Furthermore, only limitation for 10 foreign races approved for one racing line while the rest will use races horse in Japan.

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