Belleisle the former Ayr racecourse where this Saturday's Ayr Gold Cup was originally first run in 1804 over 2 miles. 
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Cricket ground of East Sussex, that was located at the site of a racecourse back in the 19th Century.
Declared - in Europe this refers to a horse confirmed as a starter in a race. In the US it refers to a horse withdrawn from a stakes race in advance of scratch time.
(Scratch time for stakes races is normally 45 minutes before the off.)
(Scratch time for stakes races is normally 45 minutes before the off.)
Equibase (Company) - A partnership between The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Racing Associations to establish and maintain an industry-owned, central database of racing records. Equibase past-performance information is used in track programs across North America.
Foolish name for a race and tomorrow's Arc Trial at Newbury has to be one of those as that is the last thing it is.
George, Tom - trains in Slad near Stroud in Gloucestershire.
Star performer in his yard is the admirable 11-y-o grey Nacarat, winner of two Racing Post Chases, a Charlie Hall Chase and in 2011 the Grade 1 Totesport Bowl Chase at Liverpool.
Star performer in his yard is the admirable 11-y-o grey Nacarat, winner of two Racing Post Chases, a Charlie Hall Chase and in 2011 the Grade 1 Totesport Bowl Chase at Liverpool.
John Of Gaunt Stakes - registered title of the 7f Group 3 Timeform Jury Stakes run at Haydock in late spring.
The original John of Gaunt was a major powerbroker in the late 14th century being the uncle of a young Richard II and the father of Henry IV.
The original John of Gaunt was a major powerbroker in the late 14th century being the uncle of a young Richard II and the father of Henry IV.
Leamington Spa - defunct racecourse opened in the early 19th century & closed in 1911.
The Leamington Steeplechase was first run in 1835. It was a prestigious event at the time ranking not too far behind the Grand National in importance.
Here is a painting of the field going over the water jump in the 1837 race. It's one of a series of four by artist Francis Calcraft Turner.
I'm wondering if water jumps back then really were as wide as the Rio Grande or whether the artist just got his perspective wrong.
The Leamington Steeplechase was first run in 1835. It was a prestigious event at the time ranking not too far behind the Grand National in importance.
Here is a painting of the field going over the water jump in the 1837 race. It's one of a series of four by artist Francis Calcraft Turner.
I'm wondering if water jumps back then really were as wide as the Rio Grande or whether the artist just got his perspective wrong.
The Middle Park which is shaping up into a nice race with Reckless Abandon and yesterday's impressive Mill Reef winner Moohaajim set to clash.
Pulborough home of Coombelands Stables where Dancing Brave was trained, the village also bizarrely hosts an annual lawn mower race and a duck race.
Ribofilio highly expensive and top rated 2yo colt who in 1969 was the beaten favourite in all three English classics and in the Irish Derby.
Snap Tie - trained by Philip Hobbs to overcome an absence of over 900 days when landing a €30,000 handicap hurdle off top weight at Punchestown in April.
Uber - 2001 Australian colt with impressive career earnings of nearly A$400,000.
The term Uber is also used in a well-known football competition to describe a correct prediction for a game in which 4 or more goals are scored.
The term Uber is also used in a well-known football competition to describe a correct prediction for a game in which 4 or more goals are scored.
Originally Posted by Big Dipper:
“The term Uber is also used in a well-known football competition to describe a correct prediction for a game in which 4 or more goals are scored.”
“The term Uber is also used in a well-known football competition to describe a correct prediction for a game in which 4 or more goals are scored.”
Wire.....as in finishing line
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