It would be fair to say that there hasn’t been a huge amount of success enjoyed by Scottish racing connections at the sport’s biggest meetings. Often, it’s horses, jockeys and trainers from England and Ireland that head north of the border to dominate the biggest meetings in Scottish racing, be it the Edinburgh National, the Ayr Gold Cup or the Scottish Grand National. It&rsquo...

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Tally ho all budding photographers! There’s a chance to win terrific prizes and recognition among some of horseracing’s best known faces at this year’s Andoversford Races on Sunday April 5th. The racecourse has teamed up with Cheltenham Camera Club  and Richmond Villages to stage an exhibition of the best images to portray ‘THE HORSE IN OUR LIVES’. Entry is fre...

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Circle 2 Success, the business network with a focus on building connections, is to embark on a partnership with Andoversford Races to draw the attention of Gloucestershire businesses to this eclectic annual racing event.  The 600 members of the network will be offered an exclusive hospitality package at Andoversford to celebrate the annual running of the Robert Hitchins Group Andoversford Gr...

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Slad-based Gloucestershire trainer Tom George heads to Cheltenham next month with plenty in hand as he bids to improve on last season’s impressive haul of three Grade 1 victories. However, in the competitive cauldron that is Cheltenham in March, winning is never easy. “In the yard, they call me Mr 50%,” laughs Tom, referring to his consistent record in delivering a win and place...

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