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Beginner’s Guide to the Epsom Derby 648h

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _label=”section”][et_pb_row _label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Racing for Change reveals some fascinating facts and figures about one of Britain’s iconic races: Heads or tails The Derby would be called The Bunbury had a coin tossed between two aristocrats, the 12th Earl of Derby and Sir Charles Bunbury, landed the other […] 5v2625

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Beginner’s Guide to the British Champions’ Series 71721e

[et_pb_section _label=”section”][et_pb_row _label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]   The new British Champions’ Series has been created to present Flat racing’s most prestigious annual races as an overall sequence. The aim is to help spectators follow particular horses and their achievements throughout the season – like following a football club’s progress through a

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Organisation of modern racing in Ireland 1g4e66

“In the world of mules there are no rules “ Ogden Nash The well known American poet may have been feeling particularly disaffected after another losing bet, but in the  modern racing world, there certainly are rules. The Turf Club is responsible for ensuring these rules are adhered to as the racing regulatory body, while

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The Andy Guide to the Races 3g2o6t

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In hot pursuit 4o1234

Have you ever wondered what all those vehicles are doing haring round the inside of the track at racecourses? Stuart King describes his experience of riding in one of the pursuit vehicles at the Cheltenham Festival 2009… First up, here’s a guide to the Cheltenham ‘convoy’ in running order. Ahead of the field: Camera Vehicle

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Clare Balding’s Tips for First Time Racegoers 292612

Here are Clare Balding’s ten top tips to help you make the most of your racing day out: If you’re going to wear new shoes, make sure they aren’t too tight. You will do a lot of walking, your feet will swell up and believe me, the last thing you want to do is take

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Racing for Romance – Racing is a great first date 3v3h47

Did you know that Racing is a great first date? Some people seem to be attending sporting events with other agendas, as 45% of people surveyed itted to meeting a love interest at a sporting event. Within this group, Horse Racing proved the most likely sporting venue ing for 35.6% of the people compared with

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