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Sandown, Ayr Abandonments Cause Stir
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By Press Release (22 May 08 9:00)
Ayr’s Flat season got off to a controversial start yesterday when the meeting was abandoned before a race had been run, after jockeys walking the course discovered a false patch of ground. - Read Article
‘Don’t even think about it, Toby, you’ll never get over it’
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By Press Release (28 Mar 08 8:00)
They are the most famous fences in the world and they have to be ready on time. - Read Article
The race that stops a Nation
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By Editor (09 Feb 08 15:00)
Standing at the entrance to Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia is a majestic bronze statue of one of the country’s greatest sporting icons. Indeed, there is a case for saying that he is the most famous sporting legend of all in a country that is awash with sports stars. For, as far as we know, he is the only one who has been stuffed and has become the main attraction at the city’s museum - and has been for the last seventy years. - Read Article
Ton up for Perth
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By Press Release (08 Dec 07 10:00)
A special race meeting was held at Perth racecourse at the end of September celebrating 100 years of horse-racing at Scone Palace Park. - Read Article
Why these groundsmen are all National treasures
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By Press Release (19 Nov 07 13:15)
They say a woman’s work is never done – but what about the groundsmen? - Read Article
Poor water spells 'no worries' down under
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By Carol Dutton (17 Aug 07 12:00) - 3 comments
Drought orders may be a receding memory in the U.K. and Europe, but for turf managers in Australia’s New South Wales they are an ever- present problem. - Read Article
Speedcut keeps Chepstow Racecourse right on track
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By Mike Beardall (13 Aug 07 16:00)
Heavy storms which left neighbouring areas under water caused delays to major drainage work at Chepstow Racecourse. - Read Article
Flemington Raceway
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By Bruce Stephens (12 Jul 07 15:00)
Horse Racing in Australia is a major part of the country’s Turfgrass Industry. - Read Article
In a Festive Mood
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By Laurence Gale MSc (25 May 07 15:00)
This year’s Cheltenham Festival again proved to be one of the most popular events of the British horseracing calendar. - Read Article
Coursepaka on a roll at Cheltenham
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By Press Release (14 Apr 07 9:00)
A revolutionary new turf roller is helping to keep Cheltenham Racecourse in prime condition for racing. - Read Article
Ground staff jump to it for a perfect National
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By Press Release (13 Apr 07 8:00) - 1 comment
Day One of the Grand National meeting got under way Yesterday with Aintree’s new head groundsman looking forward to his first festival. - Read Article
Groundsman's career takes a jump
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By Press Release (09 Nov 06 13:00) - 2 comments
MARK AYNSLEY is more used to tending for grass trodden by relaxed golfers than 40 thoroughbred racing horses.
But the 30-year-old from Ormskirk is fast becoming familiar to new challenges.
Mr Aynsley has recently left his job at Leasowe golf club in Moreton to become head groundsman at the famous Aintree racecourse. - Read Article
New Ascot - From the Horse's Mouth
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By Press Release (28 Jul 06 15:00)
“A resounding success” has been the common verdict following the opening of the new grandstand and race track at Ascot in June.
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Kubota joins the thoroughbreds at the National Stud
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By Mike Bird (17 Apr 06 10:00)
Covering an area of 500 acres, The National Stud’s impressive site just outside Newmarket is no walkover when it comes to grounds maintenance. - Read Article
Kestrel help Kempton Park Racecourse unveil new All-Weather Track
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By Tina Ribbans (16 Apr 06 11:00)
Following an £18.8million redevelopment programme, the Kempton Park racecourse in Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, has reopened after 11 months with help from Kestrel (Contractors) Limited. - Read Article
All Weather Racing
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By Laurence Gale MSc (14 Apr 06 14:00)
Wolverhampton is currently Britain's only floodlit horse race track and one of only three with complete all weather artificial surfaces. The venue is owned by Arena Leisure Plc, the UK's largest operator of horse racing venues with seven racecourses in their portfolio. It has invested over £3 million pounds into new track facilities at Wolverhampton alone. After its 2nd generation All Weather Track was opened in October 2004, Wolverhampton was described by a leading jockey as one of the best in the world. - Read Article
Winter work at Aintree
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By Adrian Kay (17 Mar 06 8:00)
There is a long break between our last meeting of the year, in November, and our first of the new season, the Grand National meeting in April, and there is a perception that me and my team of seven have very little to do. Nothing could be further from the truth. - Read Article
The Oldest Track in Town
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By Laurence Gale MSc (21 Oct 05 14:00)
Ludlow racecourse is one of the UK's oldest racetracks. Tradition has it that in the fourteenth century soldiers from Ludlow Castle came to the site not only to practice archery but also to match their horses. Historic records show that the course was in existence as far back as 1729. More Inside
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Chepstow jump race gets go-ahead
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By Editor (30 Sep 05 18:00)
Chepstow Racecourse's first race of the jumps season on 8 October will go ahead after the track passed an inspection. - Read Article
Jimmy Two Hats
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By Laurence Gale MSc (22 Jun 05 15:00) - 1 comment
Jimmy Stevenson is one of the few people in the horse racing industry with the responsibilities of being both the Clerk of the Course and the Estate Manager. More Inside.
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