We’re all prepared and ready for IPL 17, which is able to see the Chennai Tremendous Kings look to defend their title as they bid to grow to be probably the most adorned group in Indian Premier League historical past.

The newest version of the T20 extravaganza runs from March 22 by means of to Could 26, which is a superb time to be a fan of big-hitting cricket in addition to sports activities like horse racing, with many massive races contested throughout this timeframe.

So, when you’re ready for the following IPL sport to get began, why not tune into 5 of the most important horse races on the planet?

Grand Nationwide (April 13)

This four-mile, two-furlong steeplechase is likely one of the hardest races to win in all the sport.

It’s additionally one of the vital widespread with TV viewers, particularly within the UK, whereas punters look at the racing odds right now with nice curiosity. On the time of writing, defending champion Corach Rambler (9/2), I Am Maximus (8/1), and Vanillier (9/1) are the present favourites, though that would all have modified by the point the Aintree showpiece rolls round.

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CORACH RAMBLER wins the Randox Grand Nationwide for Derek Fox and Lucinda Russell six years after One For Arthur!#RandoxGrandNational pic.twitter.com/B3fZFBd2o0

— Aintree Racecourse (@AintreeRaces) April 15, 2023

The Grand Nationwide is such an thrilling spectacle due to the large area of runners – greater than 30 will take to the beginning line – and the devilish nature of the fences, with some standing almost 5 ft tall!

Kentucky Oaks (Could 3)

The cup of racing followers runs over throughout the lengthy weekend of Could 3-5.

The Kentucky Derby Competition is likely one of the largest horse racing occasions in america, attracting 150,000 individuals to the well-known Churchill Downs observe in Louisville.

Whereas the Kentucky Derby itself is the principle course, the Kentucky Oaks is a tasty appetiser – the perfect three-year-old fillies from throughout America will battle it out to win their connections a share of the £1 million prize fund.

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Kentucky Derby (Could 4)

A day after the Kentucky Oaks comes the massive one.

The Kentucky Derby is the most-watched horse race on American soil, with names like Secretariat, American Pharoah, and Justify securing their legacy as among the best horses in historical past by profitable the Derby.

With the triumphant connections banking a cool £2.5 million, you’ll be able to see why they arrive from far and extensive to try to win the Kentucky Derby.

2,000 Guineas (Could 4)

In the meantime, on the identical weekend because the Kentucky Derby Competition, is the Guineas weekender within the UK.

The motion at Newmarket kicks off with the two,000 Guineas, the primary of the 5 British Classics on the calendar, and the opening leg of the Triple Crown, which additionally contains The Derby and the St Leger, into the discount.

🏆Frankie Dettori wins the 2000 Guineas 🏆#ITVRacing | @FrankieDettori | @AndrewBalding2 | @NewmarketRace | #GuineasFestival pic.twitter.com/hCNR2qaQuN

— ITV Racing (@itvracing) Could 6, 2023

This one-mile cost is a unbelievable approach to get the UK Flat racing season up and operating.

1,000 Guineas (Could 5)

After which comes the 1,000 Guineas, a Group 1 race open solely to three-year-old fillies.

The second of the British Classics, the 1,000 is the sister race to the two,000 Guineas a day earlier. So can anybody cease Aidan O’Brien, who has gained 5 of the final eight editions of the 1,000 Guineas?

The IPL and top-class racing: what a few months of sport now we have in retailer!