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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

York, Lingfield, Chester, Hamilton – Daily Mirror 13-07-1979

13 July 2022

Very small fields at York on Friday July 13th 1979. Lingfield, plus evening cards at Chester and Hamilton were the other meetings. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat

Newmarket, Catterick and Hamilton – Daily Mirror 12-07-1984

12 July 2022

Today will be enjoyed by RTV presenter John O’Connell, as we look back at the 1984 July Cup clash between Habibti and Chief Singer. Thursday July 12th was rounded off…

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1980s Flat

Newmarket, Warwick and Brighton – Daily Mirror 11-07-1984

11 July 2022

Newmarket was televised on Wednesday July 11th 1984. Warwick and an evening card at Brighton completed the line-up. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Magnet Cup Day at York – Daily Mirror 10-07-1976

10 July 2022

The Magnet Cup card at York was the feature on Saturday July 10th 1976. Chester, Lingfield, Salisbury, and an evening meeting at Carlisle rounded off the day. Download QR Share…

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1980s Flat

York Magnet Cup Day – Daily Mirror 09-07-1983

9 July 2022

York’s Magnet Cup attracted a small field on Saturday July 9th 1983. A busy day around the country was completed by cards at Ayr, Lingfield, Chester, and Salisbury. Download QR…

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1970s Flat

Pontefract, Windsor and Wolverhampton – Daily Mirror 08-07-1979

8 July 2022

Pontefract, plus Windsor and Wolverhampton evening cards, provided the sport on Monday July 8th 1974. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Coral Eclipse Day – Daily Mirror 07-07-1979

7 July 2022

Sandown’s Eclipse card was the highlight on Saturday July 7th 1979. Haydock, Beverley, Bath, and Nottingham’s evening meeting rounded off the day’s turf action. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat

Ardross at Newmarket – Daily Mirror 06-07-1982

6 July 2022

The legendary Ardross was among the declarations at Newmarket on Tuesday July 6th 1982. A competitive Chepstow card was the second meeting. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Cherry Hinton Stakes Day – Daily Mirror 05-07-1977

5 July 2022

Newmarket’s Cherry Hinton card was televised on Tuesday July 5th 1977. Lanark, plus Warwick in the evening, completed the day. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat News Opinion

Sandown, Haydock and Beverley – Daily Mirror 04-07-1980

4 July 2022

Sandown, Haydock and an evening card at Beverley, plus an interesting plea for Sunday racing in Britain, in the Daily Mirror of Friday July 4th 1980. Download QR Share with…

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1970s Flat

Brighton, Carlisle and Yarmouth – Daily Mirror 03-07-1975

3 July 2022

Brighton, Carlisle and Yarmouth cards and news in the Daily Mirror of Thursday July 3rd 1975. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat

Carlisle, Lingfield and Warwick – Daily Mirror 02-07-1986

2 July 2022

Carlisle, Lingfield and Warwick were the three cards in the Daily Mirror on July 2nd 1986. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat

Folkestone, Yarmouth and Warwick – Daily Mirror 01-07-1980

1 July 2022

Folkestone, Yarmouth and an evening card at Warwick provided the action on Tuesday July 1st 1980. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Salisbury and Newcastle – Daily Mirror 29-06-1978

29 June 2022

A very competitive Salisbury card was complemented by Newcastle in the north on Thursday June 29th 1978. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Ripon and Salisbury – Daily Mirror 27-06-1979

27 June 2022

Ripon and Salisbury were the two meetings in the Daily Mirror on Wednesday June 27th 1979. Download QR Share with friends

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1970s Flat

Irish Derby and Northumberland Plate Day – Daily Mirror 25-06-1980

25 June 2022

A bumper day on Saturday June 25th 1977 as the Irish Derby and ‘The Pitman’s Derby’ took centre stage. Newcastle was complemented by cards at Newmarket, Chepstow, Lingfield, and an…

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1980s Flat

Brighton and Pontefract – Glasgow Herald 24-06-1985

24 June 2022

Brighton and Pontefract cards from the Glasgow Herald of Wednesday 24th June 1985. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat

Brighton, Pontefract and Wolverhampton – Glasgow Herald 23-06-1980

23 June 2022

Brighton, Pontefract, and Wolverhampton evening runners from the Glasgow Herald of Monday 23rd June 1980. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat

Ripon and Salisbury – Glasgow Herald 22-06-1983

22 June 2022

Ripon and Salisbury cards from the Glasgow Herald on Wednesday June 22nd 1983. Download QR Share with friends

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1980s Flat

Pontefract, Brighton and Wolverhampton – Glasgow Herald 21-06-1982

21 June 2022

Pontefract, Brighton and an evening card at Wolverhampton provided the action on Monday June 21st 1982. 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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