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The race that stops a Nation
9 Feb 2008 -
Racing -
Editor
- Issue 16 - Dec / Jan 2008
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.
Ton up for Perth
8 Dec 2007 -
Racing -
Press Release
- Issue 15 - Oct / Nov 2007
A special race meeting was held at Perth racecourse at the end of September celebrating 100 years of horse-racing at Scone Palace Park.
Why these groundsmen are all National treasures
19 Nov 2007 -
Racing -
Press Release
They say a woman’s work is never done – but what about the groundsmen?
Poor water spells 'no worries' down under
17 Aug 2007 -
Racing -
Carol Dutton
- 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.
Speedcut keeps Chepstow Racecourse right on track
13 Aug 2007 -
Racing -
Mike Beardall
Heavy storms which left neighbouring areas under water caused delays to major drainage work at Chepstow Racecourse.
Flemington Raceway
12 Jul 2007 -
Racing -
Bruce Stephens
- Issue 13 - Jun / Jul 2007
Horse Racing in Australia is a major part of the country’s Turfgrass Industry.
In a Festive Mood
25 May 2007 -
Racing -
Laurence Gale MSc
- Issue 12 - Apr / May 2007
This year’s Cheltenham Festival again proved to be one of the most popular events of the British horseracing calendar.
Coursepaka on a roll at Cheltenham
14 Apr 2007 -
Racing -
Press Release
A revolutionary new turf roller is helping to keep Cheltenham Racecourse in prime condition for racing.
Ground staff jump to it for a perfect National
13 Apr 2007 -
Racing -
Press Release
- 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.
Groundsman's career takes a jump
9 Nov 2006 -
Racing -
Press Release
- 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.
New Ascot - From the Horse's Mouth
28 Jul 2006 -
Racing -
Press Release
“A resounding success” has been the common verdict following the opening of the new grandstand and race track at Ascot in June.
Kubota joins the thoroughbreds at the National Stud
17 Apr 2006 -
Racing -
Mike Bird
Covering an area of 500 acres, The National Stud’s impressive site just outside Newmarket is no walkover when it comes to grounds maintenance.
Kestrel help Kempton Park Racecourse unveil new All-Weather Track
16 Apr 2006 -
Racing -
Tina Ribbans
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.
All Weather Racing
14 Apr 2006 -
Racing -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 1 comment
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.
Winter work at Aintree
17 Mar 2006 -
Racing -
Adrian Kay
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.
The Oldest Track in Town
21 Oct 2005 -
Racing -
Laurence Gale MSc
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
Chepstow jump race gets go-ahead
30 Sep 2005 -
Racing -
Editor
Chepstow Racecourse's first race of the jumps season on 8 October will go ahead after the track passed an inspection.
Jimmy Two Hats
22 Jun 2005 -
Racing -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 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.
John Smith Grand National Preparations
23 Feb 2005 -
Racing -
Adrian Kay
- 9 comments
In a matter of weeks the biggest steeplechasing event in the world will be held here, with over 148,000 spectators over the 3 day meeting and another 60 million watching it worldwide on television. The course has to be looking its best.
Aftermath at Aintree
13 Apr 2004 -
Racing -
Laurence Gale MSc
- 1 comment
Having watched the race on the TV, I thought it might be a good idea to visit Aintree and meet up with Adrian Kay, the Course Manager, and see for myself the aftermath of this prestigious event. More inside
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