Videos tagged with "modern"

Ancient Mysteries- The Odyssey of Troy [44:50]
This episode takes viewers on an archaeological expedition to modern-day Turkey and the site of the legendary fallen city of Troy. Scholars examine evidence ...

Roy Higgins rates Victoria's leading jockeys [04:15]
Hall of Fame jockey Roy Higgins is one of the all time greats of the saddle. On the eve of the race named in his honour, the Listed Roy Higgins Quality at Flemington, RVTV sat down with 'the professor' to share his thoughts on modern-day greats including Craig Williams, Luke Nolen and Glen Boss.

Inside Story - Horsemeat scandal: Who is to be blamed? [25:01]
Meat products from across Europe have been found to be contaminated with horse meat - it is a scandal that says a lot about modern eating habbits and the des...

Hollywood Park Dec 13, 2012 Handicapping Horse Racing Pick's [01:08]
THIS DAY IN HISTORY Racing history was made at Laurel Park Dec. 13, as Rapid Redux tied the modern all-time United States record for victories in a calendar year when he starts in the sixth race, a $17000 starter allowance.Citation currently holds the single-season record with 19 wins in 20 starts in 1948, the year he captured the Triple Crown. Hollywood Park Dec 13,2012 MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT (All Weather Track A mile and a Sixteenth RACE 1 #4 Curly Top (KY) RACE2 MAIDEN CLAIMING $50000 -- $40000(All Weather Track 6 ½ furlongs Going to have to take #6 Justification (CA) Race3 STARTER ALLOWANCE Six Furlongs. (Turf) $40000 Will take #6 Sweet Nectar (CA) Race 4 CLAIMING $32000 -- $28000 6 furlongs All Weather Track #6 There Is No Limit (KY) Race 5 CLAIMING $32000 -- $28000 Six Furlongs. (Turf) #3 Drift King (FL) Race 6 CLAIMING $25000 -- $22500 Six And One Half Furlongs. (All Weather Track) #7 Until You (WA) Race 7 ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING $25000 One And One Sixteenth Miles. (Turf) #2 Candy Sunrise Race 8 CLAIMING $12500 -- $10500 One And One Sixteenth Miles. All Weather Track #7 Donato (KY)

Newmarket Horse Racing + Jockey Club Rooms Experience - Templeton Events [03:20]
RACING AT NEWMARKET There has been horse racing at Newmarket since King Charles the Second established a summer court in the town, which has since become the headquarters of English racing, used as a base by many of the top trainers. The course itself is one of the most picturesque in the land, and the entertainment facilities are modern and well-appointed. Executive Boxes Our Executive Boxes with viewing balconies are located on the top level of the Rowley Mile's Millennium Grandstand and offer the most stunning views of the racecourse, the surrounding areas and the racing action. The Executives Boxes are superb, fully-equipped private hospitality suites designed for luxurious entertaining. The boxes can comfortably accommodate between 8 and 40 people for formal or buffet style dining. Larger parties can book multiple boxes. Restaurants In addition we can also offer tables within the two gourmet restaurants at Newmarket - The Champions Gallery at the Rowley Mile and The Summer House at the July Course. Menu Example Choice of Starter, Main and Dessert Poached Sea Trout with Crab Potato Salad & Red Wine Pickled Beetroot Smoked Duck and Fig Terrine with Plum and Chilli Chutney Grilled Goats Cheese en Croute with Black Grape and Walnut Pickle -- Rare Roasted Beef Rump Horseradish Mash and Root Vegetables with a Star Anise and Chianti Liquor Bouillabaisse Fish Stew with Mullet, Mussels and King Prawn with Grilled Saffron Mash, Aioli Dressing Vegetable and Puy Lentil Shepherds ...