Daily Mirror – Saturday 22 January 1977
An absolutely outstanding programme of jumping on Saturday 22 January 1977 at Haydock, Kempton, Warwick and Catterick. Every meeting was filled with big fields and stars of the 70s. Sadly…
Daily Mirror – Saturday 18 January 1986
A great day’s sport as seen in the Daily Mirror – Saturday 18 January 1986. Download QR
Advent Calendar #23 – 1986 King George VI Chase
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…
John Francome: King George Memories
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…
Racing Mirror – Wednesday 17 November 1971
Jumping at Kempton and Teesside provided the action on Wednesday 17 November 1971. Download QR
Mirror Racing – Wednesday 21 October 1981
A fascinating day as Kempton hosted the USA jockeys team for their challenge against a GB side. Meanwhile, there was a superb NH card at Cheltenham, plus Hexham on Wednesday…
Racing Mirror – Saturday 16 October 1982
An absolute treat today as we look back at Saturday 16 October 1982. It was Champion Stakes and Cesarewitch Day at Newmarket, while the Charisma Gold Cup at Kempton reminded…
Daily Mirror – Saturday 2 June 1984
Lots of action on Saturday 2 June 1984. The French Derby was the main event but the domestic racing was very competitive. Big fields at Newmarket with Thirsk the two…
Daily Mirror – Saturday 5 May 1984
2000 Guineas day at Newmarket on Saturday 5 May 1984. Kempton and Haydock filled out the afternoon before evening jumping at Worcester. Download QR
2000 Guineas Day – Saturday 1 May 1982
We start May with the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday 1st 1982. Haydock, Kempton and Ripon flat cards were supported by jumpers at Uttoxeter and Worcester. Download QR
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Daily Mirror – Saturday 2 April 1983
Easter Saturday 02 April 1983 had plenty of racing featuring flat at Kempton, Haydock and Newcastle, plus the usual array of Bank Holiday NH cards around the country. Download QR
Daily Mirror – Friday 27 February 1976
Two meetings on Friday 27 February 1976. Kempton in the south and Teesside up north. Download QR
Daily Mirror – Saturday 23 February 1980
Kempton and Stratford were the ITV cards on Saturday 23 February 1980, while Stockton’s BBC card required a morning inspection to go ahead. Download QR