BOOKIES PLYING THEIR TRADE FROM THE ‘BACK DOOR’
Quote: ‘Gordon Richards often put food on this table. In those days betting, away from the racecourse was illegal, but bookies still plied their trade – from their back door. I remember bookies putting out chairs – in their back yard – so old ladies could sit and wait for their horse to come in’. […]
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BOOKIES PLYING THEIR TRADE FROM THE ‘BACK DOOR’
Quote: ‘Gordon Richards often put food on this table. In those days betting, away from the racecourse was illegal, but bookies still plied their trade – from their back door. I remember bookies putting out chairs – in their back yard – so old ladies could sit and wait for their horse to come in’. […]
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Concerns for Irish racing as June 29 date for return confirmed
By Andrew Atkinson County Cork born trainer Denis Coakley believes that horses in Ireland may be moved to the UK or France – in the wake of racing continuing to be in lockdown due to COVID-19. Irish trainers John Oxx and Gordon Elliot have also aired concerns of the economic and employment ramifcations of a […]
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NHS workers and carers are in my thoughts
The bereavements and the sacrifice by NHS workers and carers, and all those supporting, are in my thoughts and prayers all the time – trainer Nick Alexander By Andrew Atkinson Trainer Nick Alexander, 57, based at Kinneston, Fife, has looked on the bright side during racing’s lockdown, amid the coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown – while saying […]
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Suedois is an incredible horse who will be missed – trainer David O’Meara
Quote: ‘Suedois finished second on his yard debut, and finished his career with a record of 50 runs, 10 wins and top three finishes, in an incredible 33 starts’. By Andrew Atkinson Suedois, trained by David O’Meara at Willow Farm, Upper Helmsley, York, has been retired to Branton Court stud. Suedois was purchased in the […]
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