Brad loses claim on this day in 1982
Graham Bradley rode Manhattan Island (9-2 jt fav) to victory at Newcastle on this day in 1982 to lose his 4lb claim. Just over a year later he won the…
On this day in 1979
January 1979 was harsh and a lot of racing was abandoned. Here’s the cards from this day in history. Just look at the line-up for the Embassy Premier Chase final!…
Borat meets Brod…
I’ve laughed at this sketch for years without realising that one of Borat’s unsuspecting victims is non other than corinthian jockey of the 70s and 80s, Broderick Munro-Wilson! Enjoy! Download…
Quiz Time…
Just for fun, I’ll give a free racecard package of your choice up to the value of £30 to the first person who can correctly name the jockeys, courses and…
On this day in 1969
Only two meetings on Saturday January 11th 1969, but still fascinating to look back at. Download QR
On this day in 1978
It was a grim Tuesday on this day in 1978. That can only mean Leicester, Fontwell, and the late, lamented Teesside Park… Download QR
On this day in 1978
Not much going on today in 1978, except for a novice chaser who would go on to nearly win a Grand National… Download QR
On this day in 1973
It’s fair to say that racing on Monday January 8th 1973 was far more interesting than today’s fodder. Some names that will crop up in the future, news of an…
On this day in 1991
Remember the dreaded all-weather jumps? They were happening at Southwell on this day in 1991. Ironically, proper jumping also took place at Wolverhampton, which is now a dog track for…