On this day in 1988
Some great names from the past in action… Download QR Share with friends
End of an era for Dickinson dynasty
Today in 1989 “Mrs D” announced her retirement. Thus ending the association betweeen one of the great yards and National Hunt racing. The list of great horses from Harewood is…
On this day in 1992
Lot’s going on today 26 years ago… Download QR Share with friends
On this day in 1976
Welsh National and Eider Chase day in 1976… Download QR Share with friends
On this day in 1981
Just a normal February day in 1981 with Luca Cumani having a runner over hurdles… Download QR Share with friends
On this day in 1980
Large, competitive fields on a Tuesday on this date back in 1980. Download QR Share with friends
On this day in 1978
It’s days like this that really remind me of why I fell in love with the winter game. What apity the frost got Chepstow. Great card nevertheless… Download QR Share…
On this day in 1973
Welsh National AND Eider Chase on the same day? Yep, as well as the Leopardstown Chase – and loads of top horses and jockeys in action today in 1973. Download…
On this day in 1984
A fascinating article about Scottish point-to-point racing at Bogside features in today’s post looking back to 1984. Download QR Share with friends
Nottingham’s final leap 1996
Today’s historic racecards alluded to the sad demise of Nottingham as a jumping track. A decision as puzzling to me today as it was then. Look at how many runners…
On this day in 1982
Looking at this card for a February Monday, it’s difficult to believe that 14 years later jumping was deemed unviable at Nottingham. A very sad loss to British National Hunt…
On this day in 1984
This Tuesday in 1984 pretty much sums up everything that’s wrong with National Hunt racing today. It’s not my job to rant but… Download QR Share with friends
On this day in 1990
It doesn’t sound that long ago, but it was 28 years ago today. Bumper jumps card at Towcester acccompanied by horrible AW flat at Southwell… Download QR Share with friends
On this day in 1980
A good few blasts from the past… Download QR Share with friends
On this day in 1988
February 11th must be the most often abandoned racing day on the calendar! However I managed to find Huntingdon from today in 1988. Download QR Share with friends
On this day in 1984
An incredible day’s National Hunt action on Schweppes Gold Trophy day in 1984. Download QR Share with friends
On this day in 1980
Some terrific names on show today in 1980, as Newbury hosts the Schweppes Gold Trophy. Download QR Share with friends
On this day in 1979
What a shame that this excellent Haydock card was frozen off today in 1979. Download QR Share with friends
On this day in 1972
Just Leicester today in 1972… Download QR Share with friends