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…
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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…
Just for fun, I’ll give a free racecard package of your choice up to the value of £30 to the first person who can correctly name the jockeys, courses and…
Only two meetings on Saturday January 11th 1969, but still fascinating to look back at. Download QR
It was a grim Tuesday on this day in 1978. That can only mean Leicester, Fontwell, and the late, lamented Teesside Park… Download QR
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…
Remember the dreaded all-weather jumps? They were happening at Southwell on this day in 1991. Ironically, proper jumping also took place at Wolverhampton, which is now a dog track for…
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…
This man changed the game. Quality AND quantity! Download QR
Undoubtedly my favourite chaser of all time wins the Lambert and Butler Premier Chase Final on Wednesday February 24th 1982. Part of a great card as you can see below……
On the day when it was revealed that Walter Swinburn, who rode three Derby winners, died from head injuries sustained in a fall from his bathroom window, it is perhaps…