“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 […]
The totesuper7 Grand Sefton has attracted good fields since its revival seven years ago after a 38-year break. The handicap chase is run over one circuit of the Grand National course, with 18 fences jumped during the two miles, five and a half furlongs. The old Grand Sefton took place over further – just under
The inaugural running in 1992 of the totesport.com Becher Chase over the Grand National fences went to the Sue Smith-trained Kildimo and the Yorkshire trainer gained a second success a decade later when Ardent Scout prevailed under an excellent ride from Dominic Elsworth to get the better of 2004 John Smith’s Grand National hero Amberleigh
Large crowds turned out in the autumn sunshine, to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to Bangor on Dee Racecourse on Wednesday 10th November, as she was guest of honour at the Racing Welfare Charity Day. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to
The official launch of Ruby Walsh’s autobiography is taking place on Wednesday 27th October at 7:30pm in The Liberty Hall Theatre, Dublin 1. Ruby will be in conversation with Malachy Clerkin, recollecting on his career highlights as well as signing copies of his autobiography. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_video admin_label=”Video” src=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcxAgal6ynY” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Andy has a look at Chester Races. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the History of the Universe), there’s a lot more to learn…
TRAINER AND GOODWOOD RACECOURSE DIRECTOR John Dunlop’s six winners at Goodwood during 2001 were significant in that they made the Arundel-based handler the most successful current trainer at the Sussex racecourse with 154 victories – five more than nearest rival Henry Cecil. Since then he continued to add Goodwood winners to his tally – with three more
Three-year-olds and upwards. One mile and one furlong (dirt). First run 1982 The Goodwood Stakes is a prestigious Grade One staged at Santa Anita racetrack in California. The race was a handicap and had Grade Two status up to and including the 2006 running. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to
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Three-year-olds and upwards (three-year-olds only until 1999). One mile and six furlongs. First run 1965 The expansion of the Goodwood programme in 1965 introduced an August fixture that included a new race, the March Stakes. The race name derives from the Earldom of March, a title inherited by the eldest sons of the Dukes of Richmond.
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Three-year-olds and upwards. One mile. First run 1987 The totesport Mile has established itself as one of the top handicaps of the season. It attracts the highest class handicappers around and remains one of the richest handicaps in Europe. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is
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