Steeplechasing runs a tightrope between managing safety and a daredevil adrenalin rush of jumping big fences at speed; two opposite ends of a spectrum forever in conflict one with another.
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Remember an old TV advertisement from the 1990s for the conglomerate Hanson? The catchline was "a company from over here doing rather well over there". There, of course, referred to the USA, the...
Read MoreThe summer Jumps campaign has long been characterized by Irish forays to Perth, taking advantage of the crossing from Stranraer to Larne. Notable among these invaders is Gordon Elliott, who sends...
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A great many of Britain's racecourses were created in the Victorian era, when economic growth spawned a populace in need of entertainment, and a growing upper middle class and aristocracy able to...
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News that the 2023 Epsom Derby has been forced to change its start time has divided the racing community. With the FA Cup final having been brought forward, the UK’s biggest flat race has had to...
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Nick Lees, director of Stratford for over 45 years and Leicester over 50, died last week at home at the age of 83. And so departed one of modern day racing's greatest innovators.
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Like all racecourses in the UK, here at Stratford, we understand how important owners are to the sport of horse racing. As such, we do all we can to make sure owners have the best experience possible...
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Racing is in a fairly healthy position in the UK right now, particularly given the challenges of running a sport without spectators for large chunks of the last couple of years. Even allowing for a...
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In preparation for a busy new season at Stratford, the racecourse is pleased to be at the forefront of improvements in horse welfare, following the implementation of an exhaustive research project by...
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