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Tiger Roll and Red Rum go head-to-head in Virtual Grand National

Top Ville Ben: Watching the Grand National from his stable.

By Andrew Atkinson Despite the £1m Randox Health Aintree Grand National postponed, due to the coronavirus lockdown, the race will get under starters orders on April 4 – by Virtual runners. A 40 runners field over the four miles two and a half furlongs go to post using CGI technology and special algorithms. Tiger Roll, […]

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Royal Ascot and Epsom Derby hang in balance in coronavirus lockdown

By Andrew Atkinson The five days Royal Ascot meeting in June, with HM The Queen and the Royal procession, are left holding their breath in the wake of racing’s lockdown, due to the coronavirus outbreak. Royal Ascot is The Queen’s showcase Flat racing event of the year, attending the meeting, traditionally waving to the crowd […]

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MONUMENTAL EFFORT NEEDED

James Moffatt (left) with Cartmel Priory Reverend Nick Devenish at the blessing of the racehorse service.

Quote: ‘We ask for God’s blessing upon all those who are involved in horse racing’ – Cartmel Priory Rev. Nick Devenish Quote: ‘If we all pull together, do the right thing, we will all get through this’ – trainer James Moffatt By Andrew Atkinson Trainer James Moffatt based at Pit Farm racing stables in Cartmel, […]

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FRANKIE DETTORI DEVASTATED BY CORONAVIRUS DEATHS IN ITALY

Quote: ‘My mother has had pneumonia in the past. She has to be really careful. If she takes to this virus, she may not make it through. I’m concerned about her’ – Frankie Dettori By Andrew Atkinson Italian superstar, Milan born jockey Frankie Dettori, has spoken about the devastation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic that […]

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Foreign Office helped 150,000 British tourists return from Spain

The Foreign Office has helped hundreds of thousands of British tourists return from around the world - including an estimated 150,000 from Spain -...