It is acknowledged

as the most difficult steeplechase in the world to be followed by the "Velka Pardubickd" steeplechase, which is considered the most difficult race on the continent. Amateur riders can take part as well as professional jockeys. Many Britons who do not normally gamble place a bet on the horse they think will win the Grand National.Many people today enjoy horse-riding, and watching horse-jumping (or "show jumping" as it is called), on television. But the most popular sport with horses is still horse racing. There are race-courses in many towns and race-meetings are held in spring, summer and autumn. Horse races take place on at least one of Britain's race-courses on almost every day of the year.