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Quote: ‘Training ‘osses is me morning job. In an afternoon it’s time to relax. One way I unwind is to work on the farm. Y’see I’m a farmer at heart, I have always been. I’ve lived on farms for all me 89 years – I don’t know any other way’. By Andrew Atkinson Veteran racehorse […]

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Horse skeleton discovered at King Charles II Palace stables Andrew Atkinson continues a look back to prolific horse Doctor Syntax in Part 2 of an illustrious career on the turf. Doctor Syntax began his career as a stallion, age 13, in 1824 and sired two classic winners in Ralph, winner of the 2000 Guineas in […]

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By Andrew Atkinson Brittany Fallon, twin-sister to top jockey Cieron, was brought to tears after he landed Europe’s top sprint July Cup on at Newmarket on July 11. “I’m crying – happy tears – I’m so proud,” said Brittany. “It was a big day, it being my first ride in a Group 1,” said 2019 […]

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Quote: ‘In July 1814, Dr Syntax ran at Preston Racecourse, opposite Preston North End football stadium. It was the beginning of a remarkable career’. Racing correspondent Andrew Atkinson looks back in Part 1 of a special Feature on Dr Syntax. In 1821, 10-year-old Dr Syntax began a rivalry with the 1818 St Leger winner Reveller. […]

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Quote: ‘In July 1814, Dr Syntax ran at Preston Racecourse, opposite Preston North End football stadium. It was the beginning of a remarkable career’. Racing correspondent Andrew Atkinson looks back in Part 1 of a special Feature on Dr Syntax. In 1821, 10-year-old Dr Syntax began a rivalry with the 1818 St Leger winner Reveller. […]

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