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Futurity Stakes – Saturday 27 October 1984 Sea Pigeon at Newbury – Friday 26 October 1979 Observer Gold Cup – Saturday 25 October 1975 Futurity Stakes – Saturday 24 October 1981 Futurity Day – Saturday 23 October 1982
1980s Doncaster Flat Huntingdon National Hunt Newbury Worcester

Futurity Stakes – Saturday 27 October 1984

27 October 2026
1970s Carlisle Doncaster Flat National Hunt Newbury

Sea Pigeon at Newbury – Friday 26 October 1979

26 October 2026
1970s Doncaster Flat Huntingdon National Hunt Newbury Perth Stratford

Observer Gold Cup – Saturday 25 October 1975

25 October 2026
1980s Doncaster Flat Huntingdon National Hunt Newmarket Stratford

Futurity Stakes – Saturday 24 October 1981

24 October 2026
1980s Doncaster Flat Huntingdon National Hunt Newbury Newton Abbot Stratford

Futurity Day – Saturday 23 October 1982

23 October 2026
1970s Doncaster Flat Huntingdon National Hunt Newbury Perth Stratford

Daily Mirror – Saturday 22 October 1977

22 October 2026
1970s Doncaster Flat Huntingdon National Hunt Newbury Stratford

Daily Mirror – Saturday 21 October 1972

21 October 2026
1980s Doncaster Flat Huntingdon National Hunt Newbury Worcester

Futurity Stakes – Saturday 27 October 1984

27 October 2026

The Futurity at Doncaster, and the St Simon Stakes at Newbury were the principal meetings on Saturday 27 October 1984. Competitive NH cards at Worcester and Huntingdon provided the alternatives.…

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1970s Carlisle Doncaster Flat National Hunt Newbury

Sea Pigeon at Newbury – Friday 26 October 1979

26 October 2026

Sea Pigeon was on show at Newbury as day one of their mixed meeting was the highlight of Friday 26 October 1979. Doncaster and an excellent NH card at Carlisle…

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1970s Doncaster Flat Huntingdon National Hunt Newbury Perth Stratford

Observer Gold Cup – Saturday 25 October 1975

25 October 2026

A bunch of familiar names on show on Saturday 25 October 1975. Doncaster on the flat, plus a mixed card at Newbury – and Stratford jumpers were televised. Huntingdon and…

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1980s Doncaster Flat Huntingdon National Hunt Newmarket Stratford

Futurity Stakes – Saturday 24 October 1981

24 October 2026

The Futurity Stakes at Doncaster, and the old classic Newbury mixed card were the highlights of Saturday 24 October 1981, but the jumps cards at Stratford and Huntingdon were both…

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1980s Doncaster Flat Huntingdon National Hunt Newbury Newton Abbot Stratford

Futurity Day – Saturday 23 October 1982

23 October 2026

In my opinion, this was the golden age of British racing, and close inspection of the cards on offer on Saturday 23 October 1982 offer compelling evidence to support my…

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1970s Doncaster Flat Huntingdon National Hunt Newbury Perth Stratford

Daily Mirror – Saturday 22 October 1977

22 October 2026

Saturday 22 October 1977 saw action over both codes at Newbury, Doncaster, Stratford, Huntingdon and Perth. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Doncaster Flat Huntingdon National Hunt Newbury Stratford

Daily Mirror – Saturday 21 October 1972

21 October 2026

Flat and NH action at Newbury, Doncaster, Stratford, Huntingdon and Kelso on Saturday 21 October 1972. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat Hexham National Hunt Sandown

Racing Mirror – Wednesday 20 October 1976

20 October 2026

A televised flat card at Sandown, plus Hexham jumpers on Wednesday 20 October 1976. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Bangor Catterick Flat Kelso Kempton National Hunt Newmarket Stratford

Champion Stakes & Cesarewitch – Saturday 19 October 1985

19 October 2026

The Champion Stakes and Cesarewitch at Newmarket were the feature races on Saturday 19 October 1985. Cards at Kempton, Catterick, Bangor, Kelso and Stratford completed a busy day of sport…

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1980s Bangor Catterick Flat Kelso Kempton National Hunt Newmarket

Champion Stakes & Cesarewitch – Saturday 18 October 1980

18 October 2026

A great day of racing on Saturday 18 October 1980 with the Champion Stakes and Cesarewitch at Newmarket. Catterick, Kempton, Kelso and Bangor were the other meetings. https://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=PLMSOiiXsc-lB1A0swZ3aq_dvacdTVxG7A Download QR…

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1980s Bangor Catterick Flat Kelso Kempton National Hunt Newmarket

Champion Stakes & Cesarewitch – Saturday 17 October 1987

17 October 2026

The Champion Stakes & Cesarewitch at Newmarket on Saturday 17 October 1987. Kempton, Catterick, Bangor and Kelso meetings provided the alternatives for racegoers and punters. https://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=PLMSOiiXsc-lCDqzZmd12foZKcDCLEBFBT Download QR Share with…

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1990s Catterick Flat Kempton National Hunt Newmarket Southwell

Champion Stakes & Cesarewitch – Saturday 16 October 1993

16 October 2026

The Champion Stakes and Cesarewitch at Newmarket dominated the day on Saturday 16 October 1993. Catterick, and jumpers at Kempton and Southwell were the other cards. https://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=PLMSOiiXsc-lBjWnWgZc7drlxIcyhX5uoJ Download QR Share…

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1980s Bangor Catterick Flat Kempton Market Rasen National Hunt Newmarket

Champion Stakes & Cesarewitch – Saturday 15 October 1983

15 October 2026

A terrific day of action on Saturday 15 October 1983 with big fields at Newmarket for the Champion Stakes and Cesarewitch. An excellent Kempton jumps card, plus Catterick, Bangor and…

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1960s Cheltenham Flat National Hunt Newmarket

Racing Mirror – Thursday 14 October 1965

14 October 2026

Nothing but the best on Thursday 14 October 1965, with meetings at each code’s headquarters – Newmarket and Cheltenham. Download QR Share with friends

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1990s AW Flat Haydock National Hunt Wetherby Wolverhampton

Racing Mirror – Wednesday 13 October 1999

13 October 2026

A bit of everything on Wednesday 13 October 1999. Turf flat racing at Haydock, AW at Dunstall Park, and competitive jumping at Wetherby. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat Folkestone National Hunt Newton Abbot Redcar Warwick

Racing Mirror – Tuesday 12 October 1982

12 October 2026

Some grand old names in action over four cards at Redcar, Warwick, Folkestone and jumping at Newton Abbot on Tuesday 12 October 12 1982. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Ayr Flat National Hunt Southwell Warwick

Racing Mirror – Monday 11 October 1971

11 October 2026

An ultra-competitive flat card at Warwick was accompanied by jumping action at Ayr and Southwell on Monday October 11th 1971. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Ascot Ayr Flat National Hunt TV Uttoxeter Worcester York

Racing Mirror – Saturday 10 October 1981

10 October 2026

Industrial action meant that York’s season finale was only available to Yorkshire TV viewers on Saturday 10 October. Ascot was on BBC1, while Ayr, Uttoxeter and Worcester all hosted excellent…

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1970s Ayr Devon/Exeter Flat National Hunt Uttoxeter York

Racing Mirror – Saturday 9 October 1976

9 October 2026

York’s season finale, plus an excellent Ayr NH meeting and cards at Uttoxeter and Devon & Exeter from Saturday 9 October 1976. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Cheltenham Flat Lingfield National Hunt York

Racing Mirror – Thursday 8 October 1981

8 October 2026

A terrific Thursday on 8 October 1981, with flat cards at York and Lingfield, plus big fields over the sticks at Cheltenham. Download QR Share with friends

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Extended C4 Racing coverage of The Matchmaker International at York on Tuesday 19 August 1986.

Includes big race build up, interviews, paddock, parade and post race interviews and analysis.

Extended C4 Racing coverage of The Matchmaker International at York on Tuesday 19 August 1986.

Includes big race build up, interviews, paddock, parade and post race interviews and analysis.

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1986 Matchmaker International - York - Extended Coverage

Going Behind 3 July 2025 12:15 pm

Extended BBC coverage of the William Hill Stewards Cup at Goodwood on Tuesday 29 July 1986.

Extended BBC coverage of the William Hill Stewards Cup at Goodwood on Tuesday 29 July 1986.

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1986 William Hill Stewards Cup - Extended Coverage

Going Behind 2 July 2025 3:04 pm

Extended BBC coverage of the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot  on Thursday 19 June 1986.

The video includes big race build-up, paddock preview, interviews, race and post-race analysis.

For historic newspaper racecards visit www.goingbehind.com

Extended BBC coverage of the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot on Thursday 19 June 1986.

The video includes big race build-up, paddock preview, interviews, race and post-race analysis.

For historic newspaper racecards visit www.goingbehind.com

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1986 King's Stand Stakes - Royal Ascot - Extended Coverage

Going Behind 2 July 2025 11:38 am

Extended BBC coverage of the Ascot Gold Cup on Thursday 19 June 1986.

The video includes big race build-up, paddock preview, interviews, race and post-race analysis.

For historic newspaper racecards visit www.goingbehind.com

Extended BBC coverage of the Ascot Gold Cup on Thursday 19 June 1986.

The video includes big race build-up, paddock preview, interviews, race and post-race analysis.

For historic newspaper racecards visit www.goingbehind.com

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1986 Ascot Gold Cup - Extended Coverage

Going Behind 1 July 2025 4:09 pm

The complete and uninterrupted broadcast from Epsom of the 204th Derby on Wednesday 1 June 1983. All the advert breaks are included.

This is a real treat for the historic racing fan.

The 4 races covered are as follows:
2.0 Great Surrey Stakes (5f)
2.35 The Daily Mirror Handicap (1m 2f)
3.35 The 204th Derby Stakes (1m 4f)
4.20 The Woodcote Stakes (6f)

Presented by Brough Scott and Derek Thompson
Commentator: Graham Goode
Betting and results: John Tyrrel
Fashion: Judith Chalmers
Bizarre musical interludes: Lance Percival

For historic racecards in the newspapers of the day please visit http://www.goingbehind.com

The complete and uninterrupted broadcast from Epsom of the 204th Derby on Wednesday 1 June 1983. All the advert breaks are included.

This is a real treat for the historic racing fan.

The 4 races covered are as follows:
2.0 Great Surrey Stakes (5f)
2.35 The Daily Mirror Handicap (1m 2f)
3.35 The 204th Derby Stakes (1m 4f)
4.20 The Woodcote Stakes (6f)

Presented by Brough Scott and Derek Thompson
Commentator: Graham Goode
Betting and results: John Tyrrel
Fashion: Judith Chalmers
Bizarre musical interludes: Lance Percival

For historic racecards in the newspapers of the day please visit http://www.goingbehind.com

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UPDATED WITH ENHANCED AUDIO: 204th Derby Stakes Day - Complete ITV Coverage - 01-06-1983

Going Behind 1 July 2025 1:03 am

C4 Racing extended coverage of the Dubai Champion Stakes and Tote Cesarewitch on Saturday 19 October 1985.

Presented by John Oaksey
Commentators - Graham Goode, Raleigh Gilbert and Ken Grainger
Betting and results - John Tyrrel

C4 Racing extended coverage of the Dubai Champion Stakes and Tote Cesarewitch on Saturday 19 October 1985.

Presented by John Oaksey
Commentators - Graham Goode and Raleigh Gilbert
Betting and results - John Tyrrel

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Champion Stakes and Cesarewitch - C4 Racing Extended Coverage - 19-10-1985

Going Behind 27 June 2025 3:52 pm

BBC Sport extended coverage of the Prix De L'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday 6 October 1985. The race was controversial as the first horse past the post, Sagace, was disqualified and the race awarded to Rainbow Quest, ridden by Pat Eddery.

Presented by Julian Wilson
Commentator - Peter O'Sullevan

BBC Sport extended coverage of the Prix De L'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday 6 October 1985. The race was controversial as the first horse past the post, Sagace, was disqualified and the race awarded to Rainbow Quest, ridden by Pat Eddery.

Presented by Julian Wilson
Commentator - Peter O'Sullevan

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Prix De L'arc De Triomphe - BBC Extended Coverage - 06-10-1985

Going Behind 27 June 2025 3:20 pm

Channel 4 Racing coverage of the Middle Park Stakes and Cambridgeshire Handicap on Saturday October 5th 1985.

Extended footage of the following races:

2.20 Tattersalls Middle Park Stakes (6f)
3.05 William Hill Cambridgeshire Handicap (1m 1f)

Presented by Brough Scott
Commentators - Graham Goode & John Penney
Betting and results - John Tyrrel

Channel 4 Racing coverage of the Middle Park Stakes and Cambridgeshire Handicap on Saturday October 5th 1985.

Extended footage of the following races:

2.20 Tattersalls Middle Park Stakes (6f)
3.05 William Hill Cambridgeshire Handicap (1m 1f)

Presented by Brough Scott
Commentators - Graham Goode & John Penney
Betting and results - John Tyrrel

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Cambridgeshire Handicap and Middle Park Stakes (Extended Coverage) - C4 Racing - 05-10-1985

Going Behind 27 June 2025 2:36 pm

Complete ITV World of Sport coverage of St. Leger day at Doncaster on Saturday 14 September 1985. 

Extended footage of the following races:

1.30 Holsten For Ladies Stakes (1m 2f)
2.00 Holsten Pils Nursery Handicap (6f)
2.30 Brian Swift Flying Childers Stakes (5f)
3.10 Holsten Pils St. Leger Stakes (Im 6f)

Presented by Brough Scott
Commentator - Graham Goode
Betting and results - John Tyrrel

Features Lester Piggott interview and compilation of his previous St. Leger victories.

Complete ITV World of Sport coverage of St. Leger day at Doncaster on Saturday 14 September 1985.

Extended footage of the following races:

1.30 Holsten For Ladies Stakes (1m 2f)
2.00 Holsten Pils Nursery Handicap (6f)
2.30 Brian Swift Flying Childers Stakes (5f)
3.10 Holsten Pils St. Leger Stakes (Im 6f)

Presented by Brough Scott
Commentator - Graham Goode
Betting and results - John Tyrrel

Features Lester Piggott interview and compilation of his previous St. Leger victories.

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St. Leger - Complete ITV World of Sport Coverage - 14-09-1985

Going Behind 27 June 2025 12:00 pm

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