[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by tufftie

Oh dear this is another one of these ify topics, isn't it?!! I wont be betting or watching because i disagree with horse racing. when they are doing well (winning races or showing potential to win races) the horses may want for nothing but if not then most of them are put down because they are unsuitable for normal riding - mostly because they are too loopy loo due to all the in breeding. The other thing is that they're backed far too young - which isn't good for developing spines and bones. Then there is the other juicy issue of its links with hunting... Sorry hope i haven't sparked something here - just wanted to say why i wont be betting etc
Anyway good luck to those of you having a bet on it

I agree with you. Its a cruel sport, Its just money orientated. The horses are often sold at markets for next to nothing, dealers buy them sell them on to unsuspecting people. A lot of these horses are dangerous they are bred to race..I was nearly killed on one such horse.

My dad used to bet so I have nothing against the betting public. I wont be betting or watching. Every year at least one horse is put down after this race.