NH Legends

No shortage of runners on Wednesday 17 September 1975, as Ayr, Windsor and Yarmouth boasted huge fields. Worcester over the jumps was the fourth meeting – and featured Tingle Creek…

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Historic horse racing from Saturday 31 August 1974. Televised flat cards from Kempton, Chester and Ripon. Jumps fans at Stratford were treated to an appearance by the great chaser Tingle…

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Some people leave behind a record of achievement. Others leave behind memories. The fortunate few leave behind both. I am not qualified to write an obituary to his life. I…

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What should have been a glorious day on Scottish National Day at Ayr on Saturday 15 April 1978 turned into a nightmare with the loss of the brilliant Golden Cygnet.…

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Lots to read in the Daily Mirror on Saturday 10 April 1999. A full colour pullout featuring all the Grand National build-up and all the cards from the meetings at…

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Desert Orchid attempted to follow up his gutsy victory at Cheltenham on the opening day of the 1989 Grand National meeting. Liverpool and Hamilton cards from Thursday 6 April 1989.…

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Midnight Court sought consolation for the abandonment of the Gold Cup at Chepstow on Saturday 18 March 1978. Cards at Newcastle, Lingfield and Uttoxeter filled out the day. Download QR

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Ayr and Plumpton were the two meetings on Monday 11 March 1991. Download QR

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The weights for the Grand National were published on Thursday 4 March 1976, while racing took place at Lingfield and Ludlow. Download QR

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Lingfield was the principal meeting, but Ludlow had a far more competitive card on Thursday 28 February 1980. Lingfield was notable for 18-year-old veteran Sonny Somers being favourite in the…

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Red Rum was set to carry a welter burden at Catterick on Wednesday 20 February 1974. Windsor was the feature card including the Fairlawne Chase. Download QR

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Bula was in action at Windsor in the Fairlawne Chase on Wednesday 19 February 1975. Catterick was the second meeting that day. Download QR

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A very interesting day featuring some future top class horses in the novice chases, as well as some old favourites. Towcester, Newton Abbot and Sedgefield cards from Tuesday 16 February…

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A magnificent star-studded Ascot card on Wednesday 10 February 1982 was a televised treat. A competitive Ludlow meeting provided ample support. Download QR

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Red Rum was due to continue his Aintree preparations at Haydock on Wednesday 9 February 1977. Fontwell was the second meeting that day. Download QR

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My advent countdown of the favourite races of my life reaches the end with possibly the greatest story of all. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy…

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Here’s a bonus race, simply because I couldn’t decide what the last advent calendar post should be. You can choose from this and tomorrow’s option. The 1981 Champion Hurdle confirmed…

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The 1986 King George VI Chase at Kempton marked the moment Desert Orchid truly announced himself as a champion of the highest class. Already adored for his flamboyant white-grey appearance…

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This interview is taken from the Injured Jockeys Fund newsletter for December 2025. Since it was moved to Boxing Day in 1947, the King George VI Chase has been the…

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The 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup remains one of the most extraordinary and poignant chapters in National Hunt history, remembered forever as “Dickinson’s Famous Five.” Trained by the meticulous and visionary…

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