Writer of books and articles, notably about the history of various racecourses; blogs as racinghistorian;
South East, England
Joined November 2016
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At Fontwell's centenary meeting, in the marquee where we have a special exhibition celebrating this special occasion
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Let the centenary celebrations begin 🙌
Our gates are open and the sun is shining for a momentous evening celebrating 100 years of Fontwell Park.
It's not too late to join us for 7 competitive Jumps races and nostalgic entertainment, tickets can be bought on the gates for £24!
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The greatest Mascot Grand National that will ever be run. 😂😂
Warning: multiple viewings required to appreciate all the carnage. Spread some festive cheer by retweeting/sharing with your friends and family.
#RTVFlashback 🎅
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@allmanbros2
Got a very kind review from John Cobb in RP. Attached. Coming to Tatts for mare sale next week with books, next to Injured Jockeys> Please tweet on, as a/ only just started this and not many followers b/ I am incompetent. Discount available.
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Welsh Champion Hurdle Day at @FfosLasRC...
So naturally, @SirBobCooper HAD to have a go on the bucking bronco! 🤣
Thoughts on the dismount?
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The ultra-game Blaze A Trail bags a fourth successive victory under a power-packed @Conbrace01 for @Johnflint_11 in the @FontwellPark finale...
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A wonderful day for our Belly’s Heroes syndicate as Blaze A Trail wins @stratfordraces under @Conbrace01. Many, many thanks to trainer @Johnflint_11 who is having a season to remember. @Rods_Tweet @JimBeavisRacing @SaundersIJ1
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I’ll be signing copies of my new book ‘Champion Jump Horse Racing Jockeys’ at @Ascot again tomorrow; also signing theirs will be @JimBeavisRacing (Racecourse histories)& @JamieReid100 (Victor Chandler). There’s a great day’s racing too in prospect so do come along if you can!
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It’s the Southern National @FontwellPark tomorrow. If that isn’t enough to entice you I’ll also be signing copies of my new book ‘Champion Jump Horse Racing Jockeys‘ alongside @JimBeavisRacing who’ll be signing his Fontwell history book amazon.co.uk/Champion-Jump-H…
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No idea from me, Merlyn. Certainly none I've been to. Excellent photos - as usual. Must take a lot of time, digging all these out.
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Finishing touches to the Map of British #Racecourse’s 2020 (& a small raiding party in Irish Sea) - I think this will go to print as seems amazingly popular & each one bought will result in a donation to the @NHSCharities
RTs appreciated @TheRCA @BHAPressOffice @RacehorseOwners
Unique. An overused word, but genuinely applicable in this case.
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'He came to know every blade of grass on the course and every nook and cranny of the gardens and the buildings at Fontwell'
A tribute to Roger Mant, who was Head Groundsman here at @FontwellPark for over 40 years, courtesy of @JimBeavisRacing...
fontwellpark.co.uk/news/raci…
Selling again at Ascot today, where we have the greatest selection of racing books on sale anywhere!
Also selling my books about Windsor and Fontwell races here at Ascot today at the Marlborough Bookshop stall in the main concourse.
Off to Ascot now to try and sell copies of my books including The History of Salisbury Racecourse. Lots of other great racing books on sale too!
With yours truly talking about the history of the racecourse, the subject of my recent book. It's on sale at the track, by the way.
Another furlong under our belt with the latest #bbcwilts30 breakfast on the road. Discovering @salisburyraces with @benpratershow on #raceday
