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In light of regular Thoroughbred People Blogger John Norbury's piece on his trials and tribulations with "Tips", in an effort to keep the faith I will share with Thoroughbred People readers my best ever "Tip". Early Summer 1983. Three weeks before Royal Ascot.......
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After a pensive few days and rumours that the worst should be expected, the news that Frankel’s latest scan demonstrated that his injury is not career ending is fantastic. After years of seeing the best three year olds packed off to stud, the racing public has been kept warm throughout the winter by
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John Pike has been an avid racing fan ever since his school days. He ultimately parlayed his passion with his other favourite pastime, photography. John's work is well know throughout the industry and he can be contacted through his website www.racing-images.co.uk. Read his interview here.
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Interview by Lissa Oliver: Patsy has recently set up as an Equine Skills Life Coach and anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting her can confirm that she is ideally suited to helping others achieve their goals. She may have worked hard in the past developing her practical equine skills, but her people skills clearly...
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“Tip” This is not so much a blog but a personal quest to express my feelings about something that each and every racing fanatic must have come across at least once in their life. Forever and a day I have wanted to write about this subject matter, and with a determined grimace on my face I set out to do just that.
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The transfer of Richard Hughes's 50 day ban for the riding fence of "not riding to instructions" seems extremely harsh, especially when Richard is adamant that he is not guilty. The rider was dismayed when he was informed that the ban would effect his riding in Britain and that he could not ride here until May 1st.
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