Racing Silks

The origins of Racing Silks probably date back to medieval times, when Knights…

21 Nov 2011 by Simone ⋅ in Trivia ⋅ Tags: Colours, Jockey Silks, Owners, Queen, Racing Colours, Racing Silks

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“Well, That’s Racing”

In 1956 one of the most dramatic Grand National incidents took place when Devon…

14 Nov 2009 by Simone ⋅ in Trivia ⋅ Tags: 1956 Grand National, Devon Loch, Grand National Trivia

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If you’ve ever watched a horse race and wondered why some of the horses are…

15 Oct 2009 by Simone ⋅ in Trivia ⋅ Tags: Blinkers, Calm, Grand National, Head, Horses, Race, Trainer, Wear, Why

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Wonder horse Silverbirch helped one Irish man to a half million euro win after…

04 Aug 2009 by Simone ⋅ in Trivia ⋅ Tags: Bet, Betting, Big Grand National Wins, Grand National Winning Bets, Odds

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Actress Elizabeth Taylor famously won the Grand National in 1945 riding “The…

13 May 2009 by Simone ⋅ in Trivia ⋅ Tags: Grand National Trivia, National Velvet

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William Hill were delighted to finally get a version of their online bookmakers…

11 Apr 2008 by Simone ⋅ in Trivia ⋅ Tags: Grand National Trivia, William Hill