Easter Weekend of Family Fun at Newbury Racecourse
Celebrate your Easter weekend with a trip to the races at your favourite Berkshire track, as the flat season starts with the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 April and what an Easter treat for the family it will be.
Andy Turnell, an ‘extraordinary trainer’ and great jump jockey dies at the age of 73
Andy Turnell, in his days as probably the most stylish jump jockey of his generationBroad Hinton based trainer Andy Turnell has died age 73.
Andy was the most stylish jump jockey of his generation and a key player from the golden era of 1970s hurdlers thanks to his association with Birds Nest.
Tedworth Hunt Point to Point at Barbury
Tedworth Hunt Point to Point is back at Barbury this weekend.
Somerset trainer Sam Loxton is hoping the ground will be suitable to let Virak take his chance in the JM Finn Tedworth Gold Cup Mixed Open at the Tedworth Hunt meeting at Barbury Racecourse on Sunday.
Father and son join forces at Beckhampton Stables - Training Partnership announced between Roger and Harry Charlton
Roger Charlton at BeckhamptonAfter 31 years in charge at Beckhampton, Roger Charlton has announced he will be sharing the reins with son Harry.
It will make Harry the eighth trainer since 1835.
Roger Charlton has been in charge at Beckhampton since 1990, having taken over from Jeremy Tree and started with instant success with winning the English and French Derby that year.
Race goers will be dusting off their best tweeds for a chilly day at Newbury on Saturday for one of the hottest tickets of the year.