“For eight glorious seasons I have marvelled at his brilliance, bravery and exuberance, his quality and elegance, at times his fallibility, but most of all his longevity.” Alice Plunkett, Channel 4 Racing Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst […]
By Robin Oakley “He’s always in tune with his horses. He’s got the equivalent of a gardener’s green fingers. He can just feel it.” Willie Carson 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
Artist Angela Palmer’s latest exhibition – currently on show at Waterhouse & Dodd in London until 15th June – takes the viewer on a journey through space and time. 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
“Never in my whole life had I been so desperate to pee… After peeing for at least 30 seconds, the agony was over. And then I passed out.” 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
Richard Hughes: A Weight Off My Mind My Autobiography Read More »
The only days ring-fenced in the Queen’s diary each year are the five days of Royal Ascot and Derby day at Epsom. 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
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Galloper Jack is Brough Scott’s moving biography of his grandfather – the author of the best-selling Warrior: the Amazing Story of a Real War Horse. 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
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Felix Francis, the younger son of the legendary jockey and bestselling writer Dick Francis, was involved in the research and writing of his father’s novels for almost 40 years. Gamble sees him taking up the literary reins for the first time as the sole author of the Dick Francis novels, following the death of his
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] The Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle backed a winner with its acquisition in September 2011 of an oil painting of a successful racehorse owned by the museum’s founder, John Bowes. Bowes, still universally recognised as one of the most successful stud owners and racehorse breeders of the 19th Century, was
Derby winner stabled in collection founded by ‘mystery man of the British turf’ Read More »
“The ‘Magnificent Seven’ at Ascot in September 1996 was the greatest day of my racing life – and the worst day of Gary Wiltshire’s. How he came back was almost as amazing as how he got there in the first place. Read his story.” FRANKIE DETTORI Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves
Ruby Walsh is one of the most popular National Hunt jockeys of current times. He is a national institution in Ireland and is much loved this side of the Irish Sea as well. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially
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