The UK has many horse racing tracks around the country.
It is a sport that many people love to watch.
York racecourse has a spectator capacity of 60,000 people.
The most famous race to be held at York is the Ebor Handicap. This race is held in August and attracts many people from all over the world. Horse racing has a long history in York with records going back to 1709!
Going to a racecourse and watching a race can be very entertaining. There are many things that you can do. You can have food and drink there, have a tour around the racecourse and even get married there!
A lot of people who go to watch a horse race make bets on which horse they think will win. I have bet on a horse many times but I have never won any money.
Would you like to go to a horse racing track to watch a horse race?
True or False
Answers are at the bottom
1) The most famous race at York is the York Cup.
2) Horse racing doesn’t have a long history in York.
3) You can get married at York race course.
4) Many people make bets on which horse will win.
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Answers
1) False – The most famous race at York is the Ebor Handicap.
2) False – Horse racing at York has a long history.
3) True
4) True
