An exhibit began in Newmarket on April 7 and will run through November 1, 2009.  This is an exhibit which outlines the history of Thoroughbred horses in this horse-racing capital of the United Kingdom.  The Tattersalls is the location to be for those wanting to purchase one of these incredible animals.  It is not only the leading, but the largest of auction houses throughout all of Europe.

Those traveling to the region for the purposes of attending the auctions, often choose to stay in a Newmarket hotel, where the history of the sport and of the incredible beasts is found in the paintings on the walls, and in the stories told in the pubs and the lounges of said hotels.

The exhibit will high light some of the old film footage of historical races, as well as paintings and photographs that account the time line of some of the most famous races throughout time.  Located in the city of Newmarket, is the Welfare Council on Racing.  This is one of the largest charities of its kind, which provides support and assistance to all those involved in the sport, from the current to the retired employees–the groomers, the jockeys, who may have been injured throughout their years by accidents on the courses, or who suffer illnesses and the affects of old age or situations of misfortune.

This organization has supported those involved in the horse racing industry for many years, and a major focus of the exhibit is to illustrate this fact, and to give due credit for the help they have provided over the years.  The miles of green hillsides and tracks, combined with the sounds of the pounding hooves of the majestic animals, are aspects of the city that one will notice upon a first visit, and are aspects which stay with those who grew up in the region.

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