On This Day In (Racing) History

Nov 20

On this day in 1993 the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained Indian Tonic won the Becher Chase at at Aintree under Chris Maude.
 
Nov 23

On this day in 1993, Nicky Henderson's Travado claimed the Peterborough Chase under Jamie Osborne beating Deep Sensation by seven lengths.

Today's Amlin Chase at Ascot celebrates the inaugeration of NH racing at Ascot in 1965.
 
Nov 24

On this day in 1950, Manicou gave the Queen Mother her first winner when taking the Wimbledon Handicap Chase at Kempton Park.
 
Nov 26

On this day in 1960 the Hennessy Gold Cup first run at Newbury.and was won by Knucklecracker trained & ridden by Derek Ancil.

On this day in 1991, Desert Orchid's fans were left disappointed as he was beaten into third in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon.
 
Nov 27
27/11/2011
A red letter day in horse ownership/leasership for me.
I had taken a 10% lease in In Bloom for the winter. 1K euro for a share in a Montjeu filly that could jump seemed an okay deal !
On Troytown Chase Day she duly p****d in in 3yo hurdle beating Chill and Bat Masterson after making a horlicks of the last hurdle; I could not believe my eyes. The race dvd made for sweet dreams every night for months !
Alas she got a minor injury and never quite regained that level of form.
She did run on Thyestes, Irish Hennessey, Power Gold Cup and La Touche days that season so we had some fun that winter.
Chill and Bat M finished 6th and 8th in Fred Winter Hurdle and every flower pot in Cheltenham bears the legend "Cheltenham In Bloom " just to tease me !
 
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There's nothing like it when they win on debut, it gives you licence to dream, for a little while at least.
 
Diamond Geezer said:
Nov 23

On this day in 1993, Nicky Henderson's Travado claimed the Peterborough Chase under Jamie Osborne beating Deep Sensation by seven lengths.

Today's Amlin Chase at Ascot celebrates the inaugeration of NH racing at Ascot in 1965.
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I remember Travado, as a lovely horse of mine named Freddy Owen after my father,and trained by permit holder Graham Roach, a good friend of mine and famous for Viking Flagship amongst others, came a fast finishing fourth to him in his bumper at Sandown.Huge promise by this Le Moss gelding which didn't quite fulfil ,went on to be trained badly by Liam Codd, and finished up winning at Leicester when trained by John White. Oh the dreams.
 
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Nov 27

On this day in 1992, Sibton Abbey ridden by Adrian Maguire became the longest-priced winner (40-1) of the Hennessy.
 
Nov 28

28/11/2008
I got my first taste of Dundalk under lights courtesy of Espartano, ridden by Paul Townend.
The track was too quick for the horse and far too cold for me !
Some place though; pity about the crowds (or lack of them)
 
Nov 29

On this day in 1992, User Friendly rounded off a remarkable season in disappointing fashion when beaten in the Japan Cup.
 
Nov 30

On this day in 1997, the great Istabraq won the Avonmore Waterford Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse with contemptuous ease.
 
Dec 1

On this day in 1984, Prideaux Boy took the feature Mecca Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle at Sandown in the hands of Richard Dunwoody.
 
Dec 5

5th December 1970 Red Rum had his second career Chase win when beating Choir Belle in the Hope Inn Chase at Sedgefield.
 
Dec 6

06/12/1986
On this day I got my first taste of Fairyhouse races.
What a day sponsored by Holsten Pils.
Broussard won a 26 runner 3yo hurdle for Ted Curtin.
Barrow Line won a fantastic winners Novice Chase from Weather The Storm and Brittany Boy. A horse I remember fondly as one of the best novice chasers of my time.
The Iliad won the feature handicap hurdle form Helynsar and Deep Idol.
Sound Judgement won a feature handicap chase.
Homer Scott won the bumper ( as was his habit in mid 198os). Well backed too.
 
Dec 9

On this day in 1995, Gordon Richards' One Man gave a brilliant exhibition round of jumping to win the Tommy Whittle Chase at Haydock.
 
Dec 10

On this day in 1993, See More Indians foiled subsequent Grand National hero Earth Summit in the Allied Dunbar Novices' Chase at Cheltenham.
 
Dec 11

This day in 1992 saw Richard Dunwoody and David Nicholson combine for a treble at Cheltenham highlighted by Another Coral.
 
Dec 12

On this day in 1992 Lonesome Glory become the first American-trained horse to win a NH race In Britain. Bruce Miller's 4yo won at 20-1.
 
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