Why Going Behind?

Racing is full of headlines.

Yesterday’s winner.
Tomorrow’s declarations.
This week’s controversy.

But beneath every headline lies a deeper story.

Sometimes it is hidden in a century-old newspaper.
Sometimes it is found in forgotten statistics.
Sometimes it is a question no one has yet thought to ask.

Going Behind exists to explore those stories.

Because understanding where racing has been is often the best way to understand where it is going.

Going Behind explores the people, history and issues that shape British horse racing. Drawing on historical research and evidence, we look beyond the headlines to understand both the sport’s past and its future.

As the site has grown, so too has the work behind it. I now offer freelance research services for authors, historians, racing organisations, and curious individuals. For example, I can help you trace a racehorse you may have looked after, locate press reports, or find that racecard for that one-off winning bet from many years ago.

In short, if you’re looking for someone to go behind the headlines — I’m happy to help.

Get in touch by sending an email to info@going behind.com 

Testimonials

“I want to place on record my thanks to Steve for finding the answer to a question I posed. A 91 year old gentlemen, who was a good friend of my late father, claimed that as a 13 year old boy, he travelled from Bridlington to Beverley on his own to see Harry Wragg and Doug Smith ride. He said it was 1946. I promised to see if I could validate the story. I contacted Steve and within 48 hours he had produced the results from the meeting in May 1946, which confirmed both Harry Wragg and Doug Smith had ridden doubles! Many Thanks for a most impressive service.” Roger Elliott

“The Folkestone Guineas trial? Two and a half mile races at Beverley? Whether is it a Discovery Derby or National Nostalgia, you will find goingbehind.com a fascinating and informative site.  I check it everyday.” Ian Bartlett (ITV Racing commentator)

“Anyone thinking of using the services of Steve for race cards or career searches, I could not recommend him highly enough. He is a great guy to deal with, nothing too much trouble.” KA (former jockey)

“I was shocked how quickly Steve found my father’s horses career as it was back in the 70s, and I only remembered the name of the horse. Highly recommended. ” Mrs G

“Thank you so much for finding this information for me, It has really helped. I can now put the full story and provenance together for the portrait.” Angela J

“Steve answered my email within an hour and found all the races I requested by the end of the day. Marvellous.” John Kelly

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Comments are very welcome, although please do not use this facility to be nasty about anyone. This site is for pure nostalgia!