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An intriguing prospect

An intriguing prospect

It wasn’t a surprise to see Newbury abandoned yesterday or today. When I went out on my mountain bike it was tough going and getting worse. I immediately felt the meeting was under threat.

It was a surprise however to see the meeting shifted to Chelmsford City! The meeting and the course seem incompatible, but I suppose racing has saved a meeting. I usually find Newbury quite nice to trade and Chelmsford horrible. Chelmsford markets are the most erratic on

16/04/2016 | By | Reply More
The new kid on the block

The new kid on the block

It’s not often you get a new kid on the block but this week we have.

Well sort of new.  In April 2008 a new racecourse opened, the first completely new racecourse sine Taunton in 1927! It didn’t last long however and the following January it went into administration. It is now being re-incarnated as Chelmsford City and it’s first races are today.

Having another all weather course will probably help the industry, especially as this is in the south, …

11/01/2015 | By | Reply More
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