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7th April 2015
Grand National. The year was 1967. The winner, at 100/1, was Foinavon.
Watching live sport on a black and white television set in the 1960’s was special. I was a lucky...
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30th November 2014
Many Clouds wins Hennessy Gold Cup
The Hennessy Gold Cup rarely disappoints. In an age when big field competitive handicaps are under threat, it’s a...
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16th November 2014
“I wish I’d been as good as him around Cheltenham.” Richard Hughes on his late father, Dessie
Few men in racing are respected for decades. My late father was forever telling me about the then jockey...
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23rd August 2014
Mutual Regard wins for VG Tips members at odds of 20/1. One of four winners on Saturday.
Sometimes any punter or tipster can go too far with research. Study a race too long. Look for reasons...
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28th July 2014
Glorious Goodwood previewed by Jim McGrath
One of the most knowledgeable men around racing is Jim McGrath. What he knows about the pedigree and breeding...
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5th July 2014
Stewards’ Cup lives on. At least with me.
The British Horseracing Authority have said they will step in to try and prevent the names of historic races...
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15th May 2014
Racing Selections Friday May 16th
Well York is proving to be tough. Whether you prefer to look for something at a bigger price, as...
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14th May 2014
Racing Selections Thursday May 15th
Some days punters who are able to watch the racing as it happens, and therefore see the betting market...
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13th May 2014
Racing Selections Wednesday May 14th
I can recall my first visit to York racecourse. It was May 1980 and, as sports researcher for Yorkshire...
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4th May 2014
Franny Norton. A knockout at Chester Races
Why is it that some horses do best at certain racecourses? Come to that, why do certain jockeys have...
