During the last 100 years racing has changed radically from the preserve of royalty to a sport that is now a worldwide industry with mass appeal. Racing can be considered two sports the high finance and fashion of the flat contrasting with the grit and sometimes grim realities of the jumping scene.The first half of the programme concentrates solely on the flat racing and includes rare black and white footage as well as some of the most memorable races and jockeys. The secon
John Francome is himself a legend of the horseracing world having been seven-time Champion Jockey during the 1970s and 1980s. A channel 4 racing presenter since 1986 John's involvement in the sport has spanned nearly 40 years. In this unique programme John Francome in conversation with Nail on Sunday racing journalist Jonathan Powell discusses his legends of both the flat and the jumps counting down from his 10th selection to his ultimate legend. And what a scintillating mix of
Presented by the legendary John Francome and narrated by Alastair Down this comprehensive DVD collection concentrates solely on the high finance and fashion of flat racing grim realities of the jumping scene and in particular the rise of the Cheltenham Festival to its unique place in today's sporting calendar Lester Piggott and his career spanning over 40 years.
The changing face of the world of horse racing which is now enjoying mass appeal with riders horses and trainers becoming household names. Archive footage features highlights of the Derby.
Get under starters orders for the most extraordinary races you've ever seen in the interactive DVD game Wacky Races.
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Racing entered the 20th Century as the preserve of royalty and the rich but during the last 100 years it has changed radically and the sport is now a worldwide industry with mass appeal.It is the story of fortunes won and lost on horses that become household names and of the extraordinarily varied cast of characters who have punctuated the sports history. But racing is really two sports the high finance and fashion of the flat contrasting with the grit and sometimes grim realities of the jumping scene.From the tragedy of suffragette Emily Davidson's death under the King's horse in the Derby through the disruption of two World Wars to today when horses are valued in tens of millions the great characters both equine and human are all featured on this DVD.Unique black and white footage from the turn of the century portrays the huge popularity of the major racing occasions especially the coverage of the early century Derbys. See Bahram in action the first triple crown winner of the 20th century who retired undefeated for the Aga Khan whose grandson was to own the mighty Shergar. Marvel at the pint-sized brilliance of Sir Gordon Richards and the ruthless artistry of Lester Piggott the greatest jockey of all time. As he refuses to accept defeat in the final furlong. Relive the great races of the century - Grundy and Bustino Sea Bird's Derby Mill Reef Brigadier Gerard and Dancing Brave to name a few. All the stars in racing's firmament.
Racing entered the 20th Century as the preserve of royalty and the rich. During the last 100 years it has changed radically and at the start of the 21st century is now a worldwide industry with mass appeal. Presented by the legendary John Francome and narrated by Alastair Down A History of Horseracing tells the story of fortunes won and lost on horses that became household names and of the extraordinary and varied cast of characters who have punctuated the sport's history. . The pr
Incredible horse racing action introduced by Clare Balding plus an interactive Day At The Races game hosted by John Francome. Includes: 1. Horseracing's Greatest Ever Races - The Flat 2. Horseracing's Greatest Ever Races - The Jumps 3. Day At The Races DVD Game
Adrenaline charged excitement with 30 real life dog races in this interactive DVD game Night at the Dogs.
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