Welcome to The Starting Stalls, a new online hub that brings you closer to racing.

There are a million moments behind the sport we love and we want to share them with you. A newcomer to Irish horse racing will soon discover that they are in the company of people with real passion. Horse racing is in the blood. Racing terms and terminology are nothing to be wary of, we have an a-z guide to help you find your way. Check out our Racing Explained videos which will help bring your racing experience to life.

Once you feel comfortable with your new racing knowledge, be sure to try out our beginners quiz or simply have fun working out what your racehorse name would be. This webpage is your beginners guide to horse racing and your induction into racing. Our hope is that it will make taking those first steps a little easier.

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