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14 results found for '"Race courses"' in Keywords.
Prince Charles rides at Plumpton (1980)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report from Plumpton Racecourse in Sussex on the debut as an amateur jockey of the Prince of Wales (Prince Charles) on his mount Long Wharf (04/03/80). Includes race announcement; interview with former...
Brooklands race circuit 75th anniversary (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Interview
Report on the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Brooklands race circuit in Weybridge, Surrey looking at its history, why it is special and efforts to save it, and upcoming celebrations. Includes archive...
Aintree appeal fund (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Colin Turner interviews a male spokesman (not identified) for the Aintree appeal fund trustees, about trying to raise money to save the racecourse and the Grand National steeplechase.
Aintree appeal fund (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a male spokesman (not identified - poss. Lord Vestey (Samuel Vestey)) for the Aintree appeal fund trustees about trying raise money to save the racecourse and the Grand National steeplechase.
Grand National saved by Jockey Club (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Paul Maurice interviews a spokesman for the Jockey Club (not identified - poss. Lord Samuel Vestey) after the signing of a deal to save the Aintree Grand National steeplechase.
Royals at National Hunt Awards (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Dickie Arbiter reports on the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales (Prince Charles and Princess Diana) to the Piper Champagne National Hunt Awards, where the Prince speaks about the recent deal agreed...
Epsom plans to redevelop (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Havovi Todd reports on a planning meeting tonight considering the redevelopment of Epsom racecourse to upgrade the grandstand and provide conference facilities to bring in cash. Conditions attached to...
Grand National chaos and illegal fishing (1993)
- Genre
- News bulletin; Interview
News bulletin by David Kermode including lead story of the Grand National race declared null and void, with comment from the trainer of the favourite, Zeta’s Lad, John Upson and William Hill spokesman...
Mixed reactions to Grand National chaos (1993)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Mixture of responses to the Grand National race declared null and void following two false starts and some completing laps. One punter at a bookies in North London says the result should stand stand while...
Peter Scudamore on Grand National chaos (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
Champion jockey Peter Scudamore on Grand National chaos following two false starts and some completing laps at Aintree, Liverpool. He says the Jockey Club should take the blame. Interviewer not heard. Some...