Daily Herald – Saturday 22 September 1951
A real trip back in time today, and for good reason, as the late northern legend Edward Hide rode his first ever winner on this day 72 years ago. Weighing…
Devon Loch Grand National Mystery 1956
The Devon Loch mystery of Saturday March 24th 1956 has never been unequivocally explained. Here’s the Daily Mirror’s take on it from back in the day. Download QR
Royal Ascot Memories – 1952 – The Daily Herald
This week I am concentrating on classic historic Royal Ascot Festivals, starting with Elizabeth II’s first Royal Ascot as Queen after her father, George VI died in February 1952. This…
Kempton Park – Daily Mirror 24-11-1954
Kempton introduced their new fixed brush hurdles on Wednesday November 24th 1954. The racing page in the Daily Mirror also featured a fantastic photograph of two of the greatest ever…
Birmingham – Daily Mirror 16-11-1954
The Daily Mirror launched new style racecards on Tuesday November 16th 1954. Birmingham was the only race meeting that day. Download QR
Newbury, Doncaster, Kelso – Daily Mirror 22-10-1954
Today we go way back to Friday October 22nd 1954, which saw huge fields at Newbury and Doncaster on the flat, as well as a highly competitive jumps card at…
Nottingham – Daily Mirror 05-10-1954
Today we go way back in time to Tuesday October 5th 1954, with the sole meeting taking place at Nottingham. Download QR
The Devon Loch mystery…
Gallery of cuttings from The Daily Mirror on Monday March 26th 1956. The Devon Loch mystery… Download QR