Placing winning wagers is not the only thrill available at Hawthorne Race Course in Cicero. Fans can get behind the horse in a real race as part of the Harness Racing School.

Before this year’s Kentucky Derby, the owners of Big Brown would have bet that next month’s opening of their new horse hospital would be their biggest thrill in 2008.

Nicole Kraft doesn't like horses. No, not much. The executive editor of Hoof Beats magazine, the official harness-racing publication of the U.S. Trotting Association, owned a horse for 15 years named Best of Dani, who died in 1999. "I loved him dearly

A crowd of 100,000 plus is ready to descend on the Flemington racecourse this morning for the Melbourne Cup where international raiders Mad Rush and Septimus remain favourites.

The wait is over. After 46 weeks of calm and quiet, this old gambling town is ready for its six weeks in the spotlight. The Spa offers some of the best racing in the land, glimpses of celebs and socialites and great eating opportunities.