Francome joins the 1000 club
There is no February 29th this year, but as it’s the last day of the month let’s look back at a magnificent achievement by one of the greatest jump jockeys…
On this day in 1985
No snow today in 1985. Something for point-to-point fans too! Download QR
On this day in 1987
Slightly better weather – and a few old favourites – today in 1987. Download QR
On this day in 1984
Further reminders of why the past was much better than the present by exploring the great names on the three cards on this day in 1984… Download QR
On this day in 1979
The thaw brings them out to race. A great set of cards today in 1979. Download QR
On this day in 1988
Some great names from the past in action… Download QR
End of an era for Dickinson dynasty
Today in 1989 “Mrs D” announced her retirement. Thus ending the association betweeen one of the great yards and National Hunt racing. The list of great horses from Harewood is…
On this day in 1992
Lot’s going on today 26 years ago… Download QR
On this day in 1976
Welsh National and Eider Chase day in 1976… Download QR
On this day in 1981
Just a normal February day in 1981 with Luca Cumani having a runner over hurdles… Download QR
On this day in 1980
Large, competitive fields on a Tuesday on this date back in 1980. Download QR
On this day in 1978
It’s days like this that really remind me of why I fell in love with the winter game. What apity the frost got Chepstow. Great card nevertheless… Download QR
On this day in 1973
Welsh National AND Eider Chase on the same day? Yep, as well as the Leopardstown Chase – and loads of top horses and jockeys in action today in 1973. Download…
On this day in 1984
A fascinating article about Scottish point-to-point racing at Bogside features in today’s post looking back to 1984. Download QR
Nottingham’s final leap 1996
Today’s historic racecards alluded to the sad demise of Nottingham as a jumping track. A decision as puzzling to me today as it was then. Look at how many runners…
On this day in 1982
Looking at this card for a February Monday, it’s difficult to believe that 14 years later jumping was deemed unviable at Nottingham. A very sad loss to British National Hunt…
On this day in 1984
This Tuesday in 1984 pretty much sums up everything that’s wrong with National Hunt racing today. It’s not my job to rant but… Download QR
On this day in 1990
It doesn’t sound that long ago, but it was 28 years ago today. Bumper jumps card at Towcester acccompanied by horrible AW flat at Southwell… Download QR