Happy New Year – December 30th 1978 & January 1st 1979
Two days worth of cards to complete the year. We look back at 30th December 1978, where the Daily Mirror also printed the 4-day declarations for New Year’s Day. Have…
Mandarin Chase Day – December 29th 1979
Newbury’s Mandarin Chase card, along with Newcastle and Leicester provided the action on 29-12-1979. Download QR
Daily Mirror Racing – December 28th 1977
Daily Mirror cards from Fontwell and Stratford on December 28th 1977. Download QR
Boxing Day 1986 – Desert Orchid’s first King George
A certain grey horse jumped into the history books on Boxing Day 1986, and went on to be a superstar who captured the public’s hearts and minds. Download QR
Merry Christmas from Going Behind
I’m having a break until Boxing Day. I’d like to wish you all a Merry Christmas, and happy punting! Download QR
Catterick – Daily Mirror 22-12-1971
Catterick was the only meeting on Wednesday December 22nd 1971. Daily Mirror readers were treated to a review of the year’s racing. Download QR
Folkestone, Ludlow – Daily Mirror 21-12-1982
Folkestone survived an inspection, and went ahead along with Ludlow on Tuesday December 21st 1982. Download QR
Lingfield, Edinburgh – Daily Mirror 20-12-1993
Lingfield and Edinburgh kicked off Christmas week on Monday December 20th 1993. Download QR
Ascot, Catterick, Nottingham – Daily Mirror 19-12-1970
Ascot, Catterick and Nottingham were all televised on Saturday December 19th 1970. Download QR
Ascot, Catterick, Nottingham – Daily Mirror 18-12-1976
What a shame that Ascot’s superb card failed to beat an inspection on Saturday December 18th 1976. However, Catterick and Nottingham survived to provide some action. Download QR
Uttoxeter, Folkestone, Southwell – Daily Mirror 17-12-1999
Uttoxeter and Folkestone jumpers, plus an AW card at Southwell were the three cards on offer on Friday December 17th 1999. Download QR
Carlisle, Uttoxeter – Daily Mirror 16-12-1971
Uttoxeter was the principal meeting on Thursday December 16th 1971, with Carlisle in the north being the other card. Download QR
SGB Chase at Ascot – Daily Mirror 15-12-1965
The SGB Chase was the feature race on Ascot’s televised card on Wednesday December 15th 1965. Download QR
Teesside Park – Daily Mirror 14-12-1976
The weather once again took it’s toll on racing, with Plumpton abandoned. However, Teesside Park managed to survive on Tuesday December 14th 1976. Download QR
Warwick, Newton Abbot – Daily Mirror 13-12-1993
Warwick and Newton Abbot jumpers comprised the sport on Monday December 13th 1993 . Download QR
Cheltenham, Doncaster, Lingfield, Towcester – Daily Mirror 12-12-1987
Cheltenham, Doncaster, Lingfield and Towcester hosted the action on Saturday December 12th 1987. Download QR
Tripleprint Gold Cup Day – 11-12-1999
The Tripleprint Gold Cup at Cheltenham was the feature event in the Daily Mirror racing pullout on Saturday December 11th 1999. Haydock, Doncaster and Lingfield, plus floodlit AW action at…
Cheltenham, Fakenham – Daily Mirror 10-12-1982
An excellent Cheltenham card was supported by Fakenham on Friday December 10th 1982. Download QR
Ayr, Clonmel – Daily Mirror 09-12-1976
Ayr and Clonmel were the two cards during a freeze on Thursday December 9th 1976. Download QR
Leicester, Ayr – Daily Mirror 08-12-1971
Stan Mellor was closing in on 1000 winners at Leicester on Wednesday December 8th 1971. He would have to wait a little longer though. Ayr was the day’s second meeting.…