At Newcastle Racecourse 11th March 2022
I think I'm feeling my age more than a bit these days. The weather has never bothered me when I'm at a race meeting but today I felt very cold and really didn't like it. The sooner the weather warms and the flat racing season returns, the better my attitude
At Sedgefield 24/02/2022
Sedgefield Racecourse 24th February 2022 It's been a long time since I went racing and I really enjoyed this. Only an hour an a quarter or so from home, it's easy to get to and is a lovely track. Although quite windy and very cold, it was a nice dry
Nashwan (USA) – A Personal Recollection
No other racehorse has commanded quite the same place in my heart as the superb Nashwan. I'm not for a moment going to suggest he is better or worse than any other horse of his type as we all have our favourites and our own opinions. What I will
Newton Abbot Racecourse
Newton Abbot Newton Abbot is a market town in Devon with a population of around 25k. The history of the town can be traced back to pre-roman times. During Medieval times, trade was dominated by the wool and leather trade. As time moved on a flouring cod
Cheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham Cheltenham is a town sitting on The River Chelt on the edge of the Cotswolds, itself an area of natural beauty. The population of the town and borough is approaching 120k. Following the discovery of mineral springs in 1716, Cheltenham became a Spa town and remains
Wincanton Racecourse
Wincanton Wincanton is a small market town in Somerset in the South West of England. There are a number of places of interest close by, including: Sherborne Abbey - http://sherborneabbey.com/ Alfreds Tower - http://www.alfredstower.info/ Stourhead House and Garden - https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead Wincanton Racecourse Wincanton Racecourse stages National Hunt Racing on turf.
Plumpton Racecourse
Plumpton Plumpton is a village near the town of Lewes in East Sussex. It is notable mainly for it's racecourse and for Plumpton College. I would also have to say that this is a very pretty area to be in. There isn't much by way of accommodation
Lingfield Park Racecourse
Lingfield Lingfield is a town in Surrey, just south of London. It's history dates back to Anglo Saxon times. The town includes the Grade I listed St Peter & St Paul church, originally built in 14th century. There are a number of other listed buildings in Lingfield
Fontwell Park Racecourse
Fontwell Fontwell is a small place in Sussex and is very close to the historical towns of Arundel and Chichester and all they have to offer. There are a number of racecourses in the immediate vicinity. Any of Plumpton, Goodwood and Brighton are within easy reach and
Catterick Bridge Racecourse
Catterick Bridge Catterick Bridge is a hamlet in North Yorkshire, close to the village of Catterick and to Catterick Garrison which is a nearby military town and base. The bridge itself is a Grade II listed structure and hosts the A6136. It was originally built in 1422