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My Local Racecourse – Newton Abbot

Published: 27th June 2022

Summer Holidays The tourist hotspots of Dawlish, Teignmouth and Torquay are little more than a staying chase distance from the summer jumps track.  There can’t be many courses that can match Newton...
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5 Myths About Horse Racing

Published: 24th June 2022

Not everyone has experienced horse racing so might not know just what a great sport it is.  Here we’re going to bust a few myths that you might have heard about going...
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July Racing Music Night Highlights

Published: 23rd June 2022

As the summer heats up so does the live music at racetracks up and down the country. An eclectic mix of chart-toppers to suit all manner of musical tastes follow some great...
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Here’s Why Horse Racing Can Be Great Value

Published: 22nd June 2022

There are options to suit every pocket with loads of added extras thrown in for free at plenty of meetings during the course of the year. Here’s a look at some of...
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Jermaine Jenas Kicks off Summer with Launch of Everyone’s Turf

Published: 21st June 2022

The former England footballer Jermaine Jenas is the face of this Summer’s Everyone’s Turf campaign – which promotes the wide range of raceday experiences at more than 400 fixtures set to take...
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All You Need To Know About Royal Ascot

Published: 15th June 2022

Royalty and Style The very best horses take each other on with some of the most prestigious prizes in racing up for grabs during one of the great social events of the...
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The Derby – A Beginner’s Guide

Published: 1st June 2022

An Earl, A Lot of Money and A Special Track The historic prize – which dates as far back as 1780 – has been copied by virtually every major racing nation.  The...
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Lester Piggott: Legendary rider dies aged 86

Published: 29th May 2022

Lester Piggott, former 11-time Champion jockey and winner of 30 Classic races has sadly passed away aged 86. ...
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5 Great Horse Racing Pubs

Published: 26th May 2022

Some watering holes have become famous for hosting parties for nearby trainers after big‐race victories, while others have been fortifying racing fans before some of the biggest meetings. Here’s five pubs with...
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My Local Racecourse – Cartmel

Published: 23rd May 2022

Beautiful Surroundings With its woodland backdrop and traditional drystone walls lining the road side, it’s as if the venue had jumped off the page of a Beatrix Potter book. The quaint course...