Virtual racing is a recent offering from the "Big Four" bookmakers in the United Kingdom, along with some smaller firms. They offer punters the opportunity to place a wager on racing even after the day's race coverage, then watch the race on a TV screen. The races include virtual dog racing and virtual horse racing.
Virtual Racing tracks include Portman Park, Steepledowns, Sprint Valley, Lucksin' Downs (exclusive to Ladbrokes), Hope Park, Canterbury Hills and Sandy Lanes (all three exclusive to William Hill) for the virtual horse enthusiast, whilst virtual greyhounds have tracks called Brushwood, Millersfield, Trapton Park and Mutleigh Cross amongst others.
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