There is nothing quite like the thrill of attending one of the UK’s premier racecourses and with regular meetings staged throughout the season, there are numerous opportunities to experience the action first hand. We have compiled a list of five of the most iconic racing festivals held on an annual basis throughout the UK and examine the reasons for their continued popularity. Source: Cheltenham Countdown via Twitter Cheltenham Festival – March Billed as the ‘jewel in the crown’ of National Hunt racing, Cheltenham is the biggest event on the jumps racing calendar and is much anticipated by sports fans around…