赛马是一古老的游戏，早在公元前四世纪的中国，处在诸侯割据的状态，历史上称为“战国时期”。在魏国作官的孙膑，因为受到同僚庞涓的迫害，被齐国使臣救出后，到达齐国国都。 赛马是当时最受齐国贵族欢迎的娱乐项目。上至国王，下到大臣，常常以赛马取乐，并以重金赌输赢。田忌多次与国王及其他大臣赌输赢，屡赌屡输。一天他赛马又输了，回家后闷闷不乐。孙膑安慰他说：“下次有机会带我到马场看看，也许我能帮你。”-Horse racing is an ancient game, early in the 4th century Chinese, in the feudal era, historically known as the "Warring States period". As the officer in the state of Wei bin, because of his colleagues pangjuan persecution, is Qi envoy rescued, reach the Qi states. Horse racing is one of the most popular entertainment was aristocratic. To the king, the minister, often in horse racing for fun, and money to bet win or lose. Tian Ji repeatedly with the king and other ministers bet win or lose, gambling repeatedly repeatedly. One day he horse lost again, after coming home feel depressed. Sun Bin comforted him: "next time you have the chance to take me to the racecourse to have a look, maybe I can help you."