Eliza interviews owners of Zafranagar whose son rode their horse to victory! [02:18]
Promising young jockey George Downing rode a strong, determined finish to gain victory on Zafranagar in the Universalrecyclingcompany.co.uk Apprentice Handicap at Doncaster's Lincoln meeting. Eliza interviews the horse's owners; who are also George's parents...! George can be seen in the background talking to race sponsor John Hughes who sponsored the race for apprentice jockeys. John's company Universal Recycling produces three different types of specialised surfaces for schooling and all weather gallops and tracks made from recycled cables.
Tags: Jockey, apprentice, claimer, strong, horse, racing, Zafrangar, George, Downing, Doncaster, Lincoln, meeting, Eliza, model, love, the, races, voice, of, leather, gloves, jacket, North, beach, Michael, Hoban, fashion, hat, millinery, vintage, military, look
The Snail belies his name to enthuse the crowd at Howick beating Royal Ascot winner Baddam! [00:53]
At the first Howick meeting in february 2012 The Snail wins the Confined and the race gets the crowd excited....point to point is a great day out for the kids too as they can get close to the action and respond with enthusiasm! And what class horses - The Snail, a former successful Evan williams trained chaser under rules has a ding dong battle with former Royal Ascot 2006 flat winner Baddam.
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Point to Point Howick: Molon Labe and Grandturgeon battle it out [00:24]
John Mathias and Jane Williams battle it out as they approach the last at Howick near Chesptow March 2012. Molon Labe is an exciting 5 year old chaser and his name refers to the Greek - "Molon Labe!"; "Come and Take Them!" - King Leonidas of Sparta's response to the Persians when asked to lay down their arms.
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Eliza interviews injured jockey Christian Williams at the 2012 Cheltenham festival [01:36]
After sever injuries to both Christian Williams arms and 8 operations; he came back on Boxing day 2011 only to be injured again a month later. Eliza interviews him.
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Part 2: Eliza takes us through her Cheltenham Festival fancies Thursday & Gold Cup day [03:55]
My fancies for day three and four of the 2012 Cheltenham Festival. I am dressed like this because I have just modelled for a 1940's pin up painting ; see the results on my blog. Also I review some 1940s and 50s horse racing movies with great vintage style that could be inspiration for a day at the races...
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