Racing Variety
The Mongol Derby 1000km horse race across Mongolia thundered out onto the Steppe on Saturday 7th August and the dramatic horseback adventure has already seen rider injuries, withdrawals, extreme fatigue and intense competition for first place.
The highlight of the greyhound racing season is in full swing at the new-look Wimbledon Stadium.
August 2009: The planet's toughest equine adventure across Mongolia with 26 riders and 700 horses has set a new and groundbreaking benchmark after recreating the network of horse stations Chinggis Khaan used to deliver messages across continents to facilitate a 1000-kilometre multi-horse race.
31/8/09: The planet's toughest equine adventure, the Mongol Derby, is in full swing in Mongolia.
After two days of pre-race training in the Mongolian steppe, and a start line celebration comprising some of the best entertainment that Mongolia has to offer, the 26 selected riders for the Mongol Derby 2009 saddled up and set off on 22nd August 2009 from Kharkhorin.
August 2009 will see 25 riders - guided by former champion jockey Richard Dunwoody - tackling 'the world's longest horserace'.
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