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Welcome to the Beginners Guide to Racing.
If you are new to the sport this area contains all the information you need to understand horseracing and make your experience of going racing easy and enjoyable.

In this area you will find:
Guide to Going Racing
Our beginners guide to going racing, including advice on choosing a day, preparing for the day and what you need on the day itself.
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Gototheraces.com For all racing tickets and some great promotions, visit www.gototheraces.com, the BHA's official ticketing website
Guide to Jump Racing
Our guide to Jump racing, explaining the different types of races, major events throughout the October - April season and info on Equine welfare.
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Guide to Flat Racing
Our beginners guide to the Flat racing season, which runs from April to October and includes the famous 'Classic' races.
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People in Racing
A guide to all the famous jockeys, trainers, owners and celebrities in racing.
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Back a winner with our Ten to Follow
After the success of our Twenty to Follow for the Flat season, which produced a fantastic return, we have now put together our shortlist of Ten to Follow for the 2009/10 Jumps season.

We have selected tten horses that we think could make a big impact this season, from current crowd favourites to some dark horses.

If you need help picking a winner, help is at hand with the Ten to Follow!

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Some useful links:
Major Events
A guide to all the major events through the season.
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Race Grades
An explanation of all the different grades of Jump race, and a calendar of all the top Grade 1 races.
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The Big Day Out
All you need to know about your race day.
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Equine Welfare
Details of our work and associations with Equine welfare groups.
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How to Bet

Worried about how to bet? Learn about the different types of bet you can place, and how you out them on in our handy guide to betting.
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Checking the Going

When picking a winner it is vital to check that the conditions on the day suit your horse. Use our handy 'Going' tool to make sure your mudlark isnt running on tarmac!
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Careers in Racing