On this day in 1979
The thaw brings them out to race. A great set of cards today in 1979. 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 1976
Welsh National and Eider Chase day in 1976… 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 1979
What a shame that this excellent Haydock card was frozen off today in 1979. Download QR
On this day in 1972
Just Leicester today in 1972… Download QR
On this day in 1979
Some great household names (well in my household) in action today in 1979… Download QR
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…
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…
Mad November offer. Save £££s…
NOSTALGIA fans can take advantage of my “Mad November” offer for racecard and historical racing search services. Until November 30th I am charging ONLY for performing the actual search of…
Red Rum Ultimate Collection
He’s the horse that made me fall in love with National Hunt Racing. When I was a kid I would’ve given my right, and left, arms to have what I’m…