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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
1970s Flat National Hunt

Bath, Ripon, Folkestone, Market Rasen and Newton Abbot – Daily Mirror 04-08-1975

4 August 2022

Five meetings on Monday August 4th 1975, at Bath, Ripon, Folkestone, Market Rasen and Newton Abbot. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat National Hunt

Ripon, Folkestone, Market Rasen and Newton Abbot – Daily Mirror 03-08-1981

3 August 2022

Ripon and Folkestone, supported by traditional summer jumping at Market Rasen and Newton Abbot, provided the action on Monday August 3rd 1981. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Brighton, Ayr, Redcar and Wolverhampton – Daily Mirror 02-08-1977

2 August 2022

Cards and news from Brighton, Ayr, Redcar and Wolverhampton in the Daily Mirror of Tuesday August 2nd 1977. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Goodwood and Redcar – Daily Mirror 31-07-1979

31 July 2022

The Stewards Cup and Gordon Stakes at Goodwood were the feature races on Tuesday July 31st 1979, with Redcar in the north being the second meeting. Download QR Share with…

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1980s Flat

Goodwood, Redcar and Doncaster – Daily Mirror 30-07-1980

30 July 2022

Glorious Goodwood was the main meeting on Wednesday July 30th 1980, with northern racegoers having the option of Redcar, or Doncaster’s evening card. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat

Goodwood, Thirsk and Newmarket – Daily Mirror 29-07-1983

29 July 2022

Glorious Goodwood, Thirsk, and an evening meeting at Newmarket provided the sport on Friday July 29th 1983. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Glorious Goodwood and Redcar – Daily Mirror 28-07-1976

28 July 2022

The Sussex Stakes was the feature at Goodwood on Wednesday July 28th 1976. Redcar was the second meeting, as the long hot summer continued. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat

Stewards Cup Day – Daily Mirror 27-07-1982

27 July 2022

The Stewards Cup at Goodwood was the main event on Tuesday July 27th 1982. Redcar in the north was the second meeting on the day. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Glorious Goodwood, Redcar and Doncaster – Daily Mirror 26-07-1978

26 July 2022

The Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, plus Redcar, and Doncaster’s evening card were the three meetings on Wednesday July 26th 1978. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat

Ascot, Carlisle and Ayr – Daily Mirror 25-07-1986

25 July 2022

Ascot’s televised card, plus Carlisle, and an evening meeting at Ayr provided the turf action on Friday July 25th 1986. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Sandown, Yarmouth, Catterick, Lanark – Daily Mirror 24-07-1975

24 July 2022

Sandown, Yarmouth, Catterick, and Lanark were the four cards in the Daily Mirror on Thursday July 24th 1975. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat

Sandown, Yarmouth and Hamilton – Daily Mirror 23-07-1981

23 July 2022

Sandown, Yarmouth and Hamilton were the cards featured in the Daily Mirror on Thursday July 23rd 1981. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Sandown, Bath, Catterick, Lanark – Daily Mirror 22-07-1970

22 July 2022

Sandown was televised on Wednesday July 22nd 1970. Three other meetings at Bath, Catterick, and Lanark completed the action. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Irish Oaks Day – Daily Mirror 21-07-1979

21 July 2022

The Irish Oaks was the big race of the day, while Newbury and Newmarket were the feature UK cards on Saturday July 21st 1979. Ayr and Ripon, plus an evening…

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1980s Flat

Ayr and Folkestone – Daily Mirror 19-07-1983

19 July 2022

Ayr and Folkestone were the two meetings featured in the Daily Mirror of Tuesday July 19th 1983. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat

Newbury and Hamilton – Daily Mirror 18-07-1980

18 July 2022

Newbury and Hamilton cards from Friday July 18th 1980. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Ayr, Leicester and Windsor – Daily Mirror 17-07-1978

17 July 2022

Ayr and Leicester, plus an evening card at Windsor, from Monday July 17th 1978. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Irish Oaks Day – Daily Mirror 16-07-1977

16 July 2022

Saturday July 16th 1977 was Irish Oaks Day. Excellent cards at Newbury, Newmarket, Ayr, and Ripon provided the action in the UK. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Newcastle, Lingfield, Ayr, Salisbury and Chester – Daily Mirror 15-07-1972

15 July 2022

Five meetings, headed by Newcastle and Lingfield on Saturday July 15th 1972. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat

Bath, Beverley, Yarmouth, Hamilton – Daily Mirror 14-07-1983

14 July 2022

Bath, Beverley, Yarmouth, and an evening card at Hamilton in the Daily Mirror of Thursday July 14th 1983. 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.

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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