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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
1960s Flat National Hunt Nottingham Wye

Racing Mirror – Monday 4 October 1965

4 October 2026
1980s Chepstow Europe Flat Haydock Kelso National Hunt Newmarket Towcester

Racing Mirror – Saturday 3 October 1981

3 October 2026
1990s Flat National Hunt

Daily Mirror – Wednesday 22 April 1992

22 April 2023

Catterick, Ludlow, Folkestone and Perth cards from Wednesday 22-04-1992. Download QR Share with friends

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1990s Flat National Hunt

Daily Mirror – Friday 21 April 1995

21 April 2023

Newbury, Ayr, Thirsk, Taunton and Uttoxeter on Friday 21-04-1995. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat National Hunt

Daily Mirror – Saturday 18 April 1981

18 April 2023

All the cards from Saturday 18-04-1981. Download QR Share with friends

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1990s Flat National Hunt

Bank Holiday Monday 16 April 1990

16 April 2023

All the cards from Bank Holiday Monday 16-04-1990. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat National Hunt

Daily Mirror – Saturday 15 April 1978

15 April 2023

A busy afternoon on Scottish Grand National Day – Saturday 15-04-1978. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat National Hunt

Daily Mirror – Friday 14 April 1989

14 April 2023

Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr, plus Newbury and Thirsk flat cards, on Friday April 14th 1989. Download QR Share with friends

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1990s Flat National Hunt

Daily Mirror – Thursday 13 April 1995

13 April 2023

Sedgefield, Folkestone and Wolverhampton from Thursday 13-04-1995. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat National Hunt

Daily Mirror – Thursday 12 April 1979

12 April 2023

Haydock and Ludlow represented both codes on Thursday 12-04-1979. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat National Hunt

Daily Mirror – Tuesday 11 April 1978

11 April 2023

Wolverhampton on the level, with jumpers at Hereford and Plumpton. Download QR Share with friends

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1990s Flat Grand National National Hunt

Bobbyjo for Ireland – Grand National – Saturday 10 April 1999

10 April 2023

Irish winners are the norm these days, but in 1999 Bobbyjo, ridden by Paul Carberry, and trained by his father Tommy, who rode the last Irish winner L’Escargot in 1975…

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1980s Flat Grand National National Hunt

Corbiere Makes History – Grand National – Saturday 9 April 1983

9 April 2023

A terrific Grand National won by Corbiere for Jenny Pitman. It was the last renewal before the safety limit of 40 runners was introduced. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat Grand National National Hunt

Little Polveir – Grand National – Saturday 8 April 1989

8 April 2023

The last National before the inevitable course changes after a horrific first Becher’s incident. The race was won by Jimmy Frost on his first ride aboard the unfancied Little Polveir.…

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1980s Flat National Hunt

Daily Mirror – Saturday 07 April 1984

7 April 2023

Saturday 07 April 1984 was Midlands National day at Uttoxeter – but it wasn’t televised back then. However, Salisbury’s 2000 Guineas Trial was, along with an Ascot NH card. Download…

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1990s Flat Grand National National Hunt Uncategorised

Seagram’s All Round – Daily Mirror – Saturday 06 April 1991

6 April 2023

An apt winner of the 1991 Grand National, ridden by a man who would go on to be connected with another Aintree legend some years later… Download QR Share with…

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1980s Flat Grand National National Hunt

West Tip – Daily Mirror – Saturday 05 April 1986

5 April 2023

All the racing news and cards from Grand National Day 1986. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat Grand National National Hunt

The Fairytale National – Champions – Saturday April 4th 1981.

4 April 2023

No explanation necessary. Aldaniti wins the National on Saturday 4 April 1981. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat Grand National National Hunt

Teasy Weasy Does It – Grand National – Saturday 3 April 1976

3 April 2023

Daily Mirror National pullout, plus Ascot, Kelso and Towcester cards from Saturday 03-04-1976. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat Grand National National Hunt

Red Rum Makes History – Daily Express & Mirror – Saturday 2 April 1977

2 April 2023

The great Red Rum made it three Grand National wins on Saturday 02-04-1977. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat Grand National National Hunt

Red Rum v Crisp – Daily Mirror – Saturday 31 March 1973

31 March 2023

50 years ago today arguably the greatest Grand National in history took place. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat Grand National National Hunt

Grand National Day – Daily Mirror – Saturday 30 March 1985

30 March 2023

All the Grand National runners and tips, plus the supporting cards on Saturday 30-03-1985. 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

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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.

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

Going Behind 27 June 2025 1:00 pm

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