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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · 12d

Two weeks have flown by, but surprisingly when I checked the website stats, it's actually been busier without SM links than with! Therefore I won't be posting daily links to the website, but it will still be updated daily. The Facebook group will remain. I actually hate social media!

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · 23d

A sad state of affairs...

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks John

G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · 24d

Away for 2 weeks from tomorrow. The goingbehind.com website is set up to post daily racecards but there'll be no social media posts until I return.

Going Behind Vintage Horse Racing In The Media

Going Behind is a free source for old racecards and horse racing news in the printed media. Private searches and commissions undertaken. Please use the contact form for any requests or questions.

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · 26d

Sixty years ago today a very competitive card at Nottingham was the principal meeting. Monday October 4th 1965 also featured a card from the late, lamented Wye National Hunt course.

Racing Mirror - Monday 4 October 1965

Sixty years ago today a very competitive card at Nottingham was the principal meeting. Monday October 4th 1965 also featured a card from the late, lamented Wye National Hunt course.

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · 27d

Racing Mirror on Saturday 3 October 1981 covered a superb weekend including the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. Chepstow, Towcester and Kelso jumpers were also in action, as well as a flat card at Haydock.

Racing Mirror - Saturday 3 October 1981

Racing Mirror on Saturday 3 October 1981 covered a superb weekend including the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. Chepstow, Towcester and Kelso jumpers were also ...

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · 27d

The first leg of the Autumn Double, The Cambridgeshire at Newmarket, was on Saturday 2 October 1999. Sandown and Redcar also raced on the flat, while Chepstow’s televised card, along with Uttoxeter, provided something for National Hunt fans to get to grips with.

Racing Mirror - Saturday 2 September 1999

The Cambridgeshire at Newmarket, was just one of many nightmares for punters on a day of huge fields across the country on Saturday 2 October 1999. Sandown and Redcar also raced on the flat, while Che...

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · 28d

Racing Mirror featuring Goodwood, Nottingham, Hamilton & Sedgefield cards from Tuesday 1 October 1985.

Racing Mirror - Tuesday 1 October 1985

Racing Mirror featuring Goodwood, Nottingham, Hamilton & Sedgefield cards from Tuesday 1 October 1985.

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 30

Monday 30 September 1974 saw a bumper nine-race Nottingham card, more flat at Hamilton, plus early season jumpers at Fontwell and Carlisle.

Racing Mirror - Monday 30 September 1974

Monday 30 September 1974 saw a bumper nine-race Nottingham card, flat at Hamilton, plus early season jumpers at Fontwell and Carlisle.

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 29

Not much in the way of interaction today, but the horses I was looking for were Indian Diva, Saucy Belle, Never Rock & Prime Justice who were all making their rules debuts before going on to finish last in the 76-79 Grand Nationals. Rough Silk (72) was also right.

G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 29

It's Monday quiz time! Four cards from the archives. Your task is to find one horse from each meeting, and tell me the unique thing they all did once in the 1970s. Answers after 6pm. All guesses and reposts etc are much appreciated...

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 29

Perfect description...

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 29

English wasn't invented by anyone. Language evolves in most places except the USA...

G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 29

It's Monday quiz time! Four cards from the archives. Your task is to find one horse from each meeting, and tell me the unique thing they all did once in the 1970s. Answers after 6pm. All guesses and reposts etc are much appreciated...

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 29

We follow up on yesterday’s post by looking at the following day’s action on Saturday 29 September 1979. Ascot and Redcar were the feature flat meetings, but the jumping cards at Carlisle, Market Rasen and Stratford were full of old favourites on a terrific day of racing.

Racing Mirror - Saturday 29 September 1979

We follow up on yesterday's post by looking at the following day's action on Saturday 29 September 1979. Ascot and Redcar were the feature flat meetings, but the jumping cards at Carlisle, Market Rase...

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 28

A BBC televised Ascot card, plus Redcar and jumpers at Fakenham, from Friday 28 September 1979.

Racing Mirror - Friday 28 September 1979

A BBC televised Ascot card, plus Redcar and jumpers at Fakenham, from Friday 28 September 1979.

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 27

A BBC televised Ascot card, plus Beverley and jumping at Devon & Exeter, Uttoxeter and Perth made for a busy day on Thursday 27 September 1984.

Racing Mirror - Thursday 27 September 1984

A BBC televised Ascot card, plus Beverley and jumping at Devon & Exeter, Uttoxeter and Perth made for a busy day on Thursday September 27th 1984.

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 26

US golf fans: the only crowd where ‘boo’ counts as public speaking. #rydercup2025

G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 26

Ascot, Redcar and Stratford jumpers were the televised cards on Saturday 26 September 1981. Carlisle and Market Rasen were the other two National Hunt meetings.

Mirror Racing - Saturday 26 September 1981

Ascot, Redcar and Stratford jumpers were the televised cards on Saturday 26 September 1981. Carlisle and Market Rasen were the other two National Hunt meetings.Mirror Racing - Saturday 26 September 19...

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 25

Ascot was televised on Saturday 25 September 1971, featuring the great Brigadier Gerard, as were the meetings at Catterick and Stratford. A curious Hamilton morning card and Market Rasen completed the day’s action.

Mirror Racing - Saturday 25 September 1971

Ascot was televised on Saturday 25 September 1971, featuring the great Brigadier Gerard, as were the meetings at Catterick and Stratford. A curious Hamilton morning card and Market Rasen completed the...

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 24

If anyone is looking for tickets for sellout The Beta Band at Manchester Apollo on Saturday 4 October please get in touch. We have tickets available at face value.

G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 24

Ascot and Redcar demonstrated a real geographical North/South divide, with Market Rasen jumpers somewhere in between, on Friday 24 September 1976.

Racing Mirror - Friday 24 September 1976

Ascot and Redcar demonstrated a real geographical North/South divide, with Market Rasen jumpers somewhere in between, on Friday 24 September 1976.

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 23

Ascot was televised on Thursday September 23rd 1982. Beverley, and three National Hunt cards at Perth, Devon & Exeter and Uttoxeter completed a busy day.

Mirror Racing - Thursday 23 September 1982

Ascot was televised on Thursday September 23rd 1982. Beverley, and three National Hunt cards at Perth, Devon & Exeter and Uttoxeter completed a busy day.

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 22

Beaten again! Bashful Lad, Talon, Solihull Sport and Hallo Dandy were the four first fence fallers in the 1985 Grand National. @hazell767.bsky.social was the first to get it right followed by @johnracing.bsky.social well done, very impressive!

G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 22

Quiz time, and a bit different this week. Four cards from history, all from 1978 or 1979. Your task is to find ONE horse from each card and then tell me what they all did pretty much simultaneously on one occasion in the mid 80s. CLUE: Look in the novice hurdles. Answers at 6pm.

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 22

Well done. Absolutely correct! Impressive...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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G⭕ing Behind @goingbehind.bsky.social · Sep 22

Well done. Absolutely correct! Impressive...👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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