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Aug 15, 20225 min read

13. To Baaeed, or not Baaeed

The Juddmonte International is probably the race I look forward to most each season. It is a race that consistently attracts the...

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thebeardedjockey

Mar 22, 20224 min read

12. Willie Mullins: British Champion Trainer?

Nobody ever really paid too much attention to the Prestbury Cup result until last year. A 23-5 demolition of British-trained horses by...

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thebeardedjockey

Feb 19, 20223 min read

11. Sir Mark Todd: Hero Or Villain?

Social media, particularly Twitter, has a tendency to see discussions become polarised. Situations are depicted as black-and-white; right...

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thebeardedjockey

Oct 1, 20218 min read

10. A vintage Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe

The 2021 Arc has long looked like being a vintage renewal. Tarnawa, who probably would have won last year’s race if she had lined up,...

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Aug 30, 20214 min read

9. What exactly are we trying to promote?

This week has seen renewed discussion concerning how best ‘we’ should promote our sport. The problem is – as is often the case with...

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thebeardedjockey

Jul 27, 20213 min read

8. Racing League

With the first Racing League fixture taking place at Newcastle on Thursday evening, it is not at all surprising to see the individuals...

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thebeardedjockey

Apr 3, 20213 min read

7. Micro-ownership?

As someone who has spent the last decade promoting racehorse ownership and managing syndicates (for no financial gain), I was not at all...

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