As the second largest spectator sport in the UK, horse racing has a special place in the hearts of the British people. The UK hosts some of the largest and most prestigious meets in the world, and has many internationally renowned racecourses; some of the big names include Ascott, Cheltenham, Aintree and Haydock Park but there are 60 Flat and National Hunt racecourses across the country. The hotly anticipated Grand National draws in over 500 million viewers around the world,  and has over £300m wagered on each race. Other big meets within the UK horse racing calendar that are certainly worth a visit include The Cheltenham Festival, Royal Ascot Festival, Investec Derby Festival, Moët & Chandon Festival and many more!