When you’re not at the races, one of the greatest benefits of traveling can be the extra time to spent reading.

Reading engages your brain in a stress-relieving practice, becoming a great outlet to relax on your trip. Although several advantages of reading include improved writing skills through increased vocabulary and improved memory to sharpen your handicapping skills, at certain times difficulty can be found in the decision making process of what to read.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum is one of horse racing's richest people with more than $14 billion (Photos courtesy of Eclipse Sportswire). 

Known as the Sport of Kings, racing has always attracted the rich and famous. America's Best Racing takes a look at some of the richest people who have invested their fortunes in making a run at signature races arond the world.

1) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum: $14 billion