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Racing Mirror – Monday 11 October 1971 Racing Mirror – Saturday 10 October 1981 Racing Mirror – Saturday 9 October 1976 Racing Mirror – Thursday 8 October 1981 Racing Mirror – Thursday 7 October 1976
1970s Ayr Flat National Hunt Southwell Warwick

Racing Mirror – Monday 11 October 1971

11 October 2026
1980s Ascot Ayr Flat National Hunt TV Uttoxeter Worcester York

Racing Mirror – Saturday 10 October 1981

10 October 2026
1970s Ayr Devon/Exeter Flat National Hunt Uttoxeter York

Racing Mirror – Saturday 9 October 1976

9 October 2026
1980s Cheltenham Flat Lingfield National Hunt York

Racing Mirror – Thursday 8 October 1981

8 October 2026
1970s Flat York

Racing Mirror – Thursday 7 October 1976

7 October 2026
1970s Flat Lingfield Ludlow National Hunt York

Racing Mirror – Wednesday 6 October 1971

6 October 2026
1980s Cheltenham Flat Lingfield National Hunt Newmarket

Racing Mirror – Thursday 5 October 1989

5 October 2026
1970s National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Thursday 09 January 1975

9 January 2024

Cards from Doncaster and Taunton in the Daily Mirror – Thursday 09 January 1975. Download QR Share with friends

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1990s Flat National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Monday 08 January 1996

8 January 2024

Inspection at Lingfield for the jumpers while Southwell had an AW card in the Daily Mirror – Monday 08 January 1996. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Wednesday 07 January 1976

7 January 2024

Cards for Doncaster and Lingfield in the Daily Mirror – Wednesday 07 January 1976. Download QR Share with friends

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1990s National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Monday 06 January 1992

6 January 2024

Jumping at Lingfield, Southwell and Wolverhampton all on the same day? Yes, 32 years ago in the Daily Mirror – Monday 06 January 1992. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Saturday 05 January 1985

5 January 2024

Only Sandown and Warwick were hoping to host cards on Saturday 05 January 1985, with the Mildmay-Cazalet Chase being the main event. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Tuesday 04 January 1977

4 January 2024

Cards from Ayr and Plumpton in the Daily Mirror – Tuesday 04 January 1977. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Tuesday 03 January 1978

3 January 2024

Racing at Cheltenham, Ayr and Plumpton in the Daily Mirror – Tuesday 03 January 1978. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Ayr Europe National Hunt Newbury News

Racing Mirror – Saturday 2 January 1982

2 January 2024

Rain threatened the televised Mandarin Chase card at Newbury. Ayr and Naas were the other two meetings covered in the Daily Mirror – Saturday 02 January 1982. Download QR Share…

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1980s National Hunt

Daily Mirror – Friday 01 January 1988

1 January 2024

Cards from Cheltenham, Catterick, Windsor, Leicester and Devon & Exeter to herald the New Year in the Daily Mirror – Friday 01 January 1988. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Wednesday 31 December 1975

31 December 2023

All the New Year’s Eve and Day cards from Cheltenham, Catterick, Windsor, Leicester and Devon & Exeter in the Daily Mirror – Wednesday 31 December 1975. Download QR Share with…

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1980s National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Wednesday 30 December 1981

30 December 2023

A weather hit day saw Fontwell on the mainland and Punchestown in Ireland as the only potential meetings in the Daily Mirror – Wednesday 30 December 1981. Download QR Share…

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1970s National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Friday 29 December 1978

29 December 2023

Racing from Newbury and Warwick in the Daily Mirror – Friday 29 December 1978. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Saturday 28 December 1985

28 December 2023

Cards from Newbury, Newcastle, Ayr and Warwick in the Daily Mirror – Saturday 28 December 1985. Download QR Share with friends

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1990s Flat National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Thursday 27 December 1990

27 December 2023

Christmas action at Kempton, Wetherby, Taunton, Wolverhampton and Lingfield in the Daily Mirror – Thursday 27 December 1990. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s National Hunt News Opinion

Dickinson’s Dozen – Boxing Day 1982

26 December 2023

Whenever great Yorkshire trainers are mentioned in conversation, it is difficult not to bring up the name of Michael Dickinson who, prior to pulling off the miraculous “Famous Five” feat…

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News Opinion

Happy Christmas

22 December 2023

Going Behind will be on a short break from 22-25th. Back with a Boxing Day treat on the 26th. Happy Christmas to you all, both friends and sparring partners! Enjoy…

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1970s National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Wednesday 21 December 1977

21 December 2023

Racing at Chepstow, Catterick and Towcester in the Daily Mirror – Wednesday 21 December 1977. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Saturday 20 December 1980

20 December 2023

Welsh National Day at Chepstow, plus Doncaster and Towcester in the Daily Mirror – Saturday 20 December 1980. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Friday 19 December 1986

19 December 2023

Cards from Ayr, Fakenham and Bangor in the Daily Mirror – Friday 19 December 1986. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s National Hunt News

Daily Mirror – Tuesday 18 December 1984

18 December 2023

Ludlow and Folkestone cards in the Daily Mirror – Tuesday 18 December 1984. Download QR Share with friends

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Extended C4 Racing coverage of The Matchmaker International at York on Tuesday 19 August 1986.

Includes big race build up, interviews, paddock, parade and post race interviews and analysis.

Extended C4 Racing coverage of The Matchmaker International at York on Tuesday 19 August 1986.

Includes big race build up, interviews, paddock, parade and post race interviews and analysis.

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1986 Matchmaker International - York - Extended Coverage

Going Behind 3 July 2025 1:15 pm

Extended BBC coverage of the William Hill Stewards Cup at Goodwood on Tuesday 29 July 1986.

Extended BBC coverage of the William Hill Stewards Cup at Goodwood on Tuesday 29 July 1986.

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1986 William Hill Stewards Cup - Extended Coverage

Going Behind 2 July 2025 4:04 pm

Extended BBC coverage of the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot  on Thursday 19 June 1986.

The video includes big race build-up, paddock preview, interviews, race and post-race analysis.

For historic newspaper racecards visit www.goingbehind.com

Extended BBC coverage of the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot on Thursday 19 June 1986.

The video includes big race build-up, paddock preview, interviews, race and post-race analysis.

For historic newspaper racecards visit www.goingbehind.com

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1986 King's Stand Stakes - Royal Ascot - Extended Coverage

Going Behind 2 July 2025 12:38 pm

Extended BBC coverage of the Ascot Gold Cup on Thursday 19 June 1986.

The video includes big race build-up, paddock preview, interviews, race and post-race analysis.

For historic newspaper racecards visit www.goingbehind.com

Extended BBC coverage of the Ascot Gold Cup on Thursday 19 June 1986.

The video includes big race build-up, paddock preview, interviews, race and post-race analysis.

For historic newspaper racecards visit www.goingbehind.com

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1986 Ascot Gold Cup - Extended Coverage

Going Behind 1 July 2025 5:09 pm

The complete and uninterrupted broadcast from Epsom of the 204th Derby on Wednesday 1 June 1983. All the advert breaks are included.

This is a real treat for the historic racing fan.

The 4 races covered are as follows:
2.0 Great Surrey Stakes (5f)
2.35 The Daily Mirror Handicap (1m 2f)
3.35 The 204th Derby Stakes (1m 4f)
4.20 The Woodcote Stakes (6f)

Presented by Brough Scott and Derek Thompson
Commentator: Graham Goode
Betting and results: John Tyrrel
Fashion: Judith Chalmers
Bizarre musical interludes: Lance Percival

For historic racecards in the newspapers of the day please visit http://www.goingbehind.com

The complete and uninterrupted broadcast from Epsom of the 204th Derby on Wednesday 1 June 1983. All the advert breaks are included.

This is a real treat for the historic racing fan.

The 4 races covered are as follows:
2.0 Great Surrey Stakes (5f)
2.35 The Daily Mirror Handicap (1m 2f)
3.35 The 204th Derby Stakes (1m 4f)
4.20 The Woodcote Stakes (6f)

Presented by Brough Scott and Derek Thompson
Commentator: Graham Goode
Betting and results: John Tyrrel
Fashion: Judith Chalmers
Bizarre musical interludes: Lance Percival

For historic racecards in the newspapers of the day please visit http://www.goingbehind.com

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UPDATED WITH ENHANCED AUDIO: 204th Derby Stakes Day - Complete ITV Coverage - 01-06-1983

Going Behind 1 July 2025 2:03 am

C4 Racing extended coverage of the Dubai Champion Stakes and Tote Cesarewitch on Saturday 19 October 1985.

Presented by John Oaksey
Commentators - Graham Goode, Raleigh Gilbert and Ken Grainger
Betting and results - John Tyrrel

C4 Racing extended coverage of the Dubai Champion Stakes and Tote Cesarewitch on Saturday 19 October 1985.

Presented by John Oaksey
Commentators - Graham Goode and Raleigh Gilbert
Betting and results - John Tyrrel

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Champion Stakes and Cesarewitch - C4 Racing Extended Coverage - 19-10-1985

Going Behind 27 June 2025 4:52 pm

BBC Sport extended coverage of the Prix De L'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday 6 October 1985. The race was controversial as the first horse past the post, Sagace, was disqualified and the race awarded to Rainbow Quest, ridden by Pat Eddery.

Presented by Julian Wilson
Commentator - Peter O'Sullevan

BBC Sport extended coverage of the Prix De L'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday 6 October 1985. The race was controversial as the first horse past the post, Sagace, was disqualified and the race awarded to Rainbow Quest, ridden by Pat Eddery.

Presented by Julian Wilson
Commentator - Peter O'Sullevan

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Prix De L'arc De Triomphe - BBC Extended Coverage - 06-10-1985

Going Behind 27 June 2025 4:20 pm

Channel 4 Racing coverage of the Middle Park Stakes and Cambridgeshire Handicap on Saturday October 5th 1985.

Extended footage of the following races:

2.20 Tattersalls Middle Park Stakes (6f)
3.05 William Hill Cambridgeshire Handicap (1m 1f)

Presented by Brough Scott
Commentators - Graham Goode & John Penney
Betting and results - John Tyrrel

Channel 4 Racing coverage of the Middle Park Stakes and Cambridgeshire Handicap on Saturday October 5th 1985.

Extended footage of the following races:

2.20 Tattersalls Middle Park Stakes (6f)
3.05 William Hill Cambridgeshire Handicap (1m 1f)

Presented by Brough Scott
Commentators - Graham Goode & John Penney
Betting and results - John Tyrrel

YouTube Video VVUxdGROWXZDSmVHQWJoT0xKYnZBd2RBLjlmajJjdE5lY1lv

Cambridgeshire Handicap and Middle Park Stakes (Extended Coverage) - C4 Racing - 05-10-1985

Going Behind 27 June 2025 3:36 pm

Complete ITV World of Sport coverage of St. Leger day at Doncaster on Saturday 14 September 1985. 

Extended footage of the following races:

1.30 Holsten For Ladies Stakes (1m 2f)
2.00 Holsten Pils Nursery Handicap (6f)
2.30 Brian Swift Flying Childers Stakes (5f)
3.10 Holsten Pils St. Leger Stakes (Im 6f)

Presented by Brough Scott
Commentator - Graham Goode
Betting and results - John Tyrrel

Features Lester Piggott interview and compilation of his previous St. Leger victories.

Complete ITV World of Sport coverage of St. Leger day at Doncaster on Saturday 14 September 1985.

Extended footage of the following races:

1.30 Holsten For Ladies Stakes (1m 2f)
2.00 Holsten Pils Nursery Handicap (6f)
2.30 Brian Swift Flying Childers Stakes (5f)
3.10 Holsten Pils St. Leger Stakes (Im 6f)

Presented by Brough Scott
Commentator - Graham Goode
Betting and results - John Tyrrel

Features Lester Piggott interview and compilation of his previous St. Leger victories.

YouTube Video VVUxdGROWXZDSmVHQWJoT0xKYnZBd2RBLjBQUEJFZnZmUTNF

St. Leger - Complete ITV World of Sport Coverage - 14-09-1985

Going Behind 27 June 2025 1:00 pm

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