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1986 GRAND NATIONAL JOCKEY

West Tip ridden by Richard Dunwoody won the 1986 Grand National

 

greville starkey jockey born

Greville Starkey the 1957 Champion Apprentice Jockey was born 21/12/1939

 

Ralph Brown Funeral

Yesterday I went to the funeral of Ralph Brown at St Peter and St Paul′s Church in Wem, Shropshire.

It was quite a cold day but the church was well heated and what was even more warming was the amount of people that turned out to see Ralph off. I shall not hazard a guess at how many but the church was completely full.

The service itself was a good one and was quite light, nothing to heavy.

Ralph′s coffin was covered in the paddock sheet of the horse he used to look after who was called "Call It A Day". It was the sheet that the horse had worn when he finished 3rd in the 1999 Aintree Grand National.

We only sung one hymn which was "All Things Bright and Beautiful" but another song was played on CD which was "The Party′s Over" by Lonnie Donegan whose music Ralph was very fond of.

Among the mourners were quite a number of Ralph′s work colleagues, both recent and from the past. The recent one′s being from the Whitchurch Post Office and the old one′s were those that he had known when he worked in horse racing stables which included stable lads, lasses and jockeys.

The cortege moved from Wem and on to the Emstrey Crematorium at Shrewsbury where Ralph was cremated.

Those mourners still remaining returned to Ralph′s parents house just outside of Wem for the wake where many good stories about Ralph were retold.

Richard Bevan

 

Man Utd 1958 Shirts

Manchester United 1958 FA Cup Final Retro Football Shirt
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Manchester United 1957-58 Results

 

Trainer Stoute Winners 2007

2007 Trainers Championship
31 March 2007 – 10 November 2007

1st A P O′Brien 18 winners from 112 runners £3,484,026
2nd Sir Michael Stoute 111 winners from 489 runners £2,564,739
3rd Richard Hannon 134 winners from 966 runners £1,941,668

 

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Which canadian racehorse won the 2007 Princess Stakes at Ajax Downs

Which Canadian racehorse won the 2007 Princess Stakes at Ajax Downs?

Princess Stakes Winner Electrolyte Kiss & Jockey Jesse Daigrepont

 

English Premier League Points System

English Premier League Points System

3 points for a win
1 point for a draw
0 points for a loss

 

Sporting Chronicle Memorabilia

Sporting Chronicle Memorabilia



SPORTING CHRONICLE RACING-UP-TO-DATE FORM BOOK 9/10/54
SPORTING CHRONICLE RACING-UP-TO-DATE FORM BOOK 9/10/54


Sporting Chronicle Form Book
Sporting Chronicle Form Book


Sporting Chronicle Form Book dated Saturday, March 22nd 1969 featuring that weeks programmes and seasons results.

 

Ralph Brown

A friend of mine died the other day

On Friday 11 January 2008 at 5.30pm Ralph Brown from Wem, Shropshire was killed in a car accident.

The accident happened at Walton which is a very small place along the Wytheford Road in between Shawbury and High Ercall.

Ralph was driving the car but along with him was his friend Paul Murray who was also killed. They both worked for the Post Office delivering mail in and around Whitchurch, North Shropshire.

I had first known Ralph in the Summer of 1993. We both worked for Champion National Hunt Racehorse Trainer David Nicholson.

Nicholson′s stables were at Jackdaws Castle, not far from Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire.

When Ralph first started working for Nicholson he did not ride horses particularly well and more often than not he used to have to ride Nicholson′s hack called Tonto both second AND third lot leading the young horses up the gallops in an effort to gain some sort of horseback experience.

To describe what sort of nag Tonto was one would have to say skewbald in colour (white with patches of brown), a hogged mane and absolutely massive. He had a big head, big knees, big belly and big feet. In addition he was hard mouthed with little to no steering. Poor Ralph was expected to learn how to ride on him.

Ralph may not have been the next budding Dunwoody or McCoy but so what, he′d certainly learned how to ride the hard way and not before too long he had improved enough to be riding out with the string.

The first horses Ralph looked after for Nicholson were Bear Claw, Fixtures Secretary and Shining Light.

Bear Claw was a nice young horse and soon showed promise. He won his first two National Hunt flat races before being moved to Oliver Sherwood′s. While Fixtures Secretary and Shining Light both showed promise in their races but needed more time.

Ralph had shown through his attention to detail with these young horses that he possessed a lot of potential as a horseman.

For the 1994/95 National Hunt Season Ralph was given a new horse to look after by the name of Call It A Day. From day one Ralph had so much faith in the horse and was never afraid to say that he was going to be a good one.

I remember the first time Call It A Day was to run in a race was at Towcester in November 1994. Ralph had been riding him in his work at home and had become very attached to the horse. He was eagerly looking forward to taking the horse racing. The only problem was that "the Duke" had also entered one of Ralph′s other horses Shining Light in the same race.

Which one should Ralph lead up? He thought the world of both of them and I think he had a few sleepless nights coming to a decision.

As I recall Ralph went for Call It A Day but of course the race was won by 40-1 shot Shining Light.

Nevertheless, Call It A Day soon made up for things when winning his next two races at Hereford and Nottingham.

Ralph did seem to have a certain knack with young horses and they seemed to appreciate his considerate handling.

Of course, the best horse Ralph looked after was Call It A Day who in 1998 won the 42nd Whitbread Gold Cup Handicap Chase. Call It A Day was also third in the 1999 Aintree Grand National.

Ralph also led up Relkeel on one of the occasions that horse won the Bula Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Although Ralph was quiet and well mannered he did like to stand out from the crowd. He always wore an earring and whilst being very well dressed he did quite often wear clothes that caught the eye. Such as the rather large flat cap and white gloves that he used to lead up in.

Another thing I remember about Ralph was how much he could eat. When we used to go to the pub he would more often than not have two plateful′s of sausage and chips. There was no justice as he would never put weight on!

Ralph was a good friend and we shared a lot of laughs.

I am sure he will be very much missed by his mum Elaine, dad Colin, sister Rachel and girlfriend "Sis". I would just like them to know that my thoughts are with them at this sad time.

Richard Bevan

Ralph Brown Funeral

 

English Football Team to Win All 4 Divisions

Wolverhampton Wanderers have won all four divisions.

They won the First Division in 1953-54, 1957-58, 1958-59

Second Division in 1931-32, 1976-77

Third Division in 1988-89

Fourth Division in 1987-88

Burnley have won all four divisions.

They won the First Division in 1920-21, 1959-60

Second Division in 1897-98, 1972-73

Third Division in 1981-82

Fourth Division in 1991-92

Preston North End have won versions of all four divisions.

They won the First Division in 1888-89, 1889-90

Second Division in 1903-04, 1912-13, 1950-51

Third Division (or the so called Second Division 1992 to 2004) in 1970-71, 1999-00

Fourth Division (or the so called Third Division 1992 to 2004) in 1995-96

 

1963 derby winning jockey

The winner of the 1963 Epsom Derby was Relko ridden by Yves Saint-Martin

Yves Saint-Martin was born in 1941 at a place called Agen, which is a town midway between Bordeaux and Toulouse in the Aquitaine region of southern France.

Saint-Martin was the son of a civil servant and had no background in racing but was apprenticed to François Mathet and learned a great deal from the brilliant French trainer.

Yves Saint-Martin was only seventeen when he rode his first winner at Le Tremblay in Northern France.

He rode his first British Classic winner in 1962 on Monade in the Oaks.

In 1970 Saint-Martin rode his first Prix de l′Arc de Triomphe winner on Sassafras beating Lester Piggott on Nijinsky II.

 

manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers 1967/68

Man Utd v Wolves 1967/68

Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers 1967-68 English Division 1

26th December 1967
Manchester United 4 - 0 Wolves

30th December 1967
Wolves 2 - 3 Manchester United

 

scottish first division league table 1991

Scottish Division 1 League Table 1990-91

PositionTeamPlayedWonDrawnLostGoals ForGoals AgainstPoints
1Falkirk3921126703554
2Airdrieonians3921117694353
3Dundee392289593352
4Partick Thistle39161310565345
5Kilmarnock39151311584843
6Hamilton Academical39161013504142
7Raith Rovers3914916546437
8Clydebank39131016657036
9Greenock Morton39111315485535
10Forfar Athletic3991515505733
11Meadowbank Thistle39101316566833
12Ayr United39101217475932
13Clyde399921416127
14Brechin City3971022448024

 

Epsom Derby Winner Trained in Shropshire

Sir Hugo the winner of the 1892 Epsom Derby was bred and owned by the Earl of Bradford. The horse was trained by Tom Wadlow on his owners estate Weston Park at Weston-under-Lizard near Shifnal in Shropshire.

As a two year old Sir Hugo won the Rous Memorial Stakes at Goodwood and the Boscawen Stakes at Newmarket.

As a three year old he won the Derby at Epsom ridden by Frederick Allsopp at odds of 40/1.

As a four year old Sir Hugo won the Biennial Stakes at Newmarket.


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Newcastle fairs cup team

1969 Inter Cities Fairs Cup Final Result

Newcastle United won 6 - 2 on aggregate

First Leg
Newcastle United 3 - 0 Ujpest Dozsa

Played at St James Park, Newcastle on 29 May 1969

Newcastle United
Manager Joe Harvey
Willie McFaul, David Craig, Frank Clark, Tommy Gibb, Ollie Burton, Bobby Moncur (scored 2), Jim Scott (scored), Bryan Robson, Wyn Davies, Preben Arentoft, Jackie Sinclair
Substitute Alan Foggon replaced Jackie Sinclair

Ujpest Dozsa
Coach Lajos Baróti
Antal Szentmihályi, Benõ Káposzta, Ernõ Solymosi, István Bánkuti, Ernõ Noskó, Ede Dunai, László Fazekas, János Göröcs, Ferenc Bene, Antal Dunai, Sándor Zámbó

Attendance: 60,000

Second Leg
Ujpest Dozsa 2 - 3 Newcastle United

Played at Megyeri úti stadion, Budapest on 11 June 1969

Ujpest Dozsa
Coach Lajos Baróti
Antal Szentmihályi, Benõ Káposzta, Ernõ Solymosi, István Bánkuti, Ernõ Noskó, Ede Dunai, László Fazekas, János Göröcs (scored), Ferenc Bene (scored), Antal Dunai, Sándor Zámbó

Newcastle United
Manager Joe Harvey
Willie McFaul, David Craig, Frank Clark, Tommy Gibb, Ollie Burton, Bobby Moncur (scored), Jim Scott, Preben Arentoft (scored), Bryan Robson, Wyn Davies, Jackie Sinclair
Substitute Alan Foggon (scored) replaced Jim Scott

Attendance: 37,000

 

highest starting price winner of the 2000 guineas

The largest starting price winner of the Newmarket 2000 guineas has been Rockavon at 66/1 who was the winner in 1961.

Rockavon was owned by Mr T C Yuill and was trained in Scotland by George Boyd.

As a two year old Rockavon won small races at Hamilton Park (twice) and Stockton.

At three Rockavon won the 2000 guineas ridden by lightweight jockey N Stirk

Rockavon also won the Heddon Stakes at Newcastle Racecourse

In total Rockavon won five races worth £24,253

 

George Moore

George Moore (5 July 1923 – 8 January 2008)

George Moore was an Australian Jockey who rode for Noel (later Sir Noel) Murless throughout 1967. The most important of the races he won that year were the Epsom Derby and Newmarket 2000 Guineas on Royal Palace, Newmarket 1000 Guineas on Fleet, the King George VI and the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes on Busted, the Park Hill Stakes on Pink Gem (dead-heated), the Princess of Wales Stakes on the Queens Hopeful Venture, the Gordon Stakes on Sun Rock and the Extel Handicap on Sucaryl.

George Moore rode 72 winners from 233 mounts in Britain in 1967 but he did not return for 1968.

Earlier, in 1959 Moore had won the Free Handicap at Newmarket on Petite Etoile trained by Noel Muless and owned by the Aly Khan.

George Moore Classic Wins
2,000 Guineas
Taboun 1959
Royal Palace 1967

1,000 Guineas Fleet 1967

Derby Royal Palace 1967

 

Automobile Race Track Grand Prix Course New HAMPSHIRE

New Hampshire International Speedway

Address
1122 Route 106 North, Loudon, NH 03307 USA


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Champions League Final Goal Scorers

The 2000 Champions League Final saw Real Madrid beat Valencia 3 - 0 at the Stade De France, Saint-Denis.

It was the first Champions League Final to be contested by two teams from the same country.

Goal scorers for Real Madrid were Morientes, Steve McManaman and Raul

 

Nicky Richards Racehorse Trainer

Nicky Richards

The Old Rectory, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0UJ

Telephone Number 01768 483160 and Office 01768 483392

Fax Number 01768 483933

 

Leeds AC Milan Cup Winners Cup

1973 European Cup Winners Cup Final Result

AC Milan 1 - 0 Leeds United

Played at Kaftanzoglio Stadium, Salonika on 16 May 1973

AC Milan
Manager Nereo Rocco
Villiam Vecchi, Giuseppe Sabadini, Guilio Zignoli, Angelo Anquilletti, Maurizio Turone, Roberto Rosato, Gianni Rivera, Romeo Benetti, Riccardo Sogliano, Alberto Bigon, Luciano Chiarugi (Scored)
Substitute Dario Dolci replaced Roberto Rosato

Leeds United
Manager Don Revie
David Harvey, Paul Reaney, Trevor Cherry, Mick Bates, Paul Madeley, Norman Hunter, Frank Gray, Terry Yorath, Peter Lorimer, Joe Jordan, Mick Jones
Substitute Gordon McQueen replaced Terry Yorath

Referee Mihas

Attendance: 45,000

 

british player who has played for two british teams in the champions league

Phil Neville born Bury, Greater Manchester, England has played for Manchester United in the Champions League and also played for Everton in the 2005-06 Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round 1st and 2nd legs against Villarreal.

 

Hamilton M74 Junction

For Hamilton Racecourse get off the M74 at Junction 5, at the roundabout take the Hamilton exit and follow brown signs.

 

Scottish Cup Winners 1951

1951 Scottish Cup Final Result

Celtic 1 - 0 Motherwell

Played at Hampden Park, Glasgow on 21 April 1951

Celtic
Manager Jimmy McGrory
George Hunter, Sean Fallon, Alex Rollo, Bobby Evans, Alex Boden, Joe Baillie, Jock Weir, Bobby Collins, John McPhail (scored), Bertie Peacock, Charlie Tully

Motherwell
Manager George Stevenson
John Johnston, Willie Kilmarnock, Archie Shaw, Don MacLeod, Andy Paton, Willie Redpath, Wilson Humphries, Jim Forrest, Archie Kelly, Jimmy Watson, Johnny Aitkenhead

Referee Jack Mowat

Attendance: 131,943

 

The Arkle Chase 1992

Waterford Castle Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase Grade 1
Cheltenham Racecourse 10th March 1992
For 5 year olds and over
12 fences over 2 miles

1st £37,345.00, 2nd £13,855.00, 3rd £6,677.50, 4th £2,762.50, 5th £1,131.25

1 Young Pokey O Sherwood 7 11-8 J Osborne 4/1
2 Tinryland N J Henderson 8 11-8 Peter Scudamore 5/1
3 Space Fair R Lee 9 11-8 A Maguire 11/1
4 Deep Sensation J T Gifford 7 11-8 D Murphy 3/1F
5 Fragrant Dawn M C Pipe 8 11-8 G Bradley 20/1
6 Bounden Duty (USA) G Harwood 6 11-8 M Perrett 50/1
7 Mass Appeal V Bowens 7 11-3 C F Swan 12/1
8 Valrodian (NZ) Michael Robinson 9 11-8 I Lawrence 16/1
UR Flashy Buck (GB) A L T Moore 8 11-8 T J Taaffe 20/1
F Shamana D Nicholson 6 11-3 R Dunwoody 10/1
PU Alkinor Rex G Harwood 7 11-8 M Richards 11/1

Distances
3½ lengths, 2 lengths, 2½ lengths, 2½ lengths, ½ length, 10 lengths, 4 lengths

11 Ran
Time 4 minutes 0.1 seconds

1st Owned by M L Oberstein Bred by P And D H Cockcroft Trained by O Sherwood
2nd Owned by Michael Buckley
3rd Owned by Mrs R Fifield

 

Frankie Dettori Derby

Frankie Dettori won the 2007 Epsom Derby on Authorized. It was his fifteenth ride in the race.

 

Someries Stud Newmarket

Someries Stud in Newmarket is used for boarding maiden and barren mares. Someries Stud was formerly home to Persian Gulf who was the sire of three times Champion Hurdle winner Persian War. Someries Stud is also used as a rest and recuperation facility for fillies out of training.

Someries Stud in Newmarket on the Map

 

who trained the racehorse called boardroom shuffle?

Who trained the racehorse called boardroom shuffle?

Josh Gifford 1996-1999

Noel Chance 1999-2000

 

Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers 1967/68

Man Utd v Wolves 1967/68

Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers 1967-68 English Division 1

26th December 1967
Manchester United 4 - 0 Wolves

30th December 1967
Wolves 2 - 3 Manchester United

 

Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers 1976

Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers 1975-76 English Division 1

4th October 1975
Liverpool 2 - 0 Wolves

4th May 1976
Wolves 1 - 3 Liverpool

 

Kauto Star Sire and Dam

Kauto Star (FR) Sire and Dam

Sire Village Star (FR)
Dam Kauto Relka (FR)

Kauto Star (FR) is the winner of the 2007 Cheltenham Gold Cup at Cheltenham Racecourse, the 2006 & 2007 King George VI Chase at Kempton Park and the 2005 & 2006 Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown Park

 

Telephone Number Dubai Car Racing Circuit

Contact Details for Dubai Autodrome

Postal Address
P.O.Box 24649, Dubai, UAE

Telephone Number
+971 (0) 4 367 8700

Fax Number
+971 (0) 4 367 8750

email
info@dubaiautodrome.com

web site
www.dubaiautodrome.com

Dubai Autodrome on the Map

 

1982 Derby Winners Jockey

1982 Epsom Derby Result

1 Golden Fleece (USA) ridden by Pat Eddery 3-1
2 Touching Wood (USA) ridden by Paul Cook 40-1
3 Silver Hawk (USA) ridden by Tony Murray 14-1

Distances 3 lengths, 1 length
Time 2 minutes 34.2 seconds

Winning Trainer M V O′Brien in Ireland
Winning Owner Mr Robert Sangster

 

1977 Doncaster St Leger Result

1977 Doncaster St Leger Result

1 Dunfermline ridden by Willie Carson 10-1
2 Alleged ridden by Lester Piggott 4-7
3 Classic Example ridden by Pat Eddery 16-1

Distances 1½ lengths, 10 lengths
Time 3 minutes 5.2 seconds

Winning Trainer W Hern
Winning Owner Her Majesty The Queen

 

Placepot Wolverhampton 27 dec 2007

Placepot Wolverhampton Races 27 dec 2007

PLACEPOT £73.70 to a £1 stake
Pool: £100,778.25
997.10 winning tickets

 

Estrapade finished in front of Dancing Brave

1986 Breeders Cup Turf at Santa Anita

1st Manila
2nd Theatrical
3rd Estrapade
4th Dancing Brave

Estrapade was the 1986 Eclipse Champion Grass Mare in North America

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