Glorious Goodwood is steeped in history and prestige and, as such, is a horse racing spectacle not to be missed. In excess of 100,000 fans will file through the famous turnstiles to witness some of the finest UK horse racing action and this year is set to be equally exciting. Everyone who's anyone in society will be there and 2012 is expected to be a record-breaking year in terms of betting – especially on the internet and online bookmakers everywhere are busy compiling odds for all of the fixtures scheduled during this 5-day showpiece.

Royal Ascot is one of the highlights of the year in sport and top of the horse racing standings as one of the most widely bet on meetings – along with the Grand National. Royal Ascot has also become one of the highlights on the social calendar and, with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth celebrating her Diamond Jubilee, you can bet that this year's installment will be even more exciting than usual.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going – but you can bet that Billy Ocean wasn't referring to horse racing or betting thereon…

The Grand National is the World’s most famous horse race in the World and is run over 4 miles and four furlongs incorporating thirty fences, including some of the most famous fences in the World including Becher's Brook, The Chair, and the Canal Turn.

The race was first run in 1839, when a horse called Lottery won, and it’s part of a three day festival of racing at Liverpool racecourse, known better as Aintree.

Online bookmakers offer many bets on the Grand National each year including which horse will win the race and which will make the frame (the first four home).