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The History of Horse Racing....
                      presented by John Francome

"A fantastic birthday gift for a lover of horse racing" and an ideal gift
for special birthday celebrations and parties especially those
milestone birthdays ...18th , 21st , 30th , 40th , 50th , 60th
65th 70th 75th and 80th


This 190 minute DVD is available in PAL format
and comes with a BLANK two-fold greeting card to allow you
to add your own personal message.


The History of Horse Racing presented by John Francome

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.

The History of Horse Racing tells the story of fortunes both won and lost
and stories that became known in every household. It further recounts the
extraordinary and varied cast of characters who have punctuated the sport`s
history.

Horse Racing is really two sports - the high finance and fashion of the flat
which contrasts with the grit and sometimes grim realities of the jumping
scene.

Half of the programme concentrates solely on flat racing and includes
rare black and white footage of the memorable races , jockeys and horses
from the turn of the 20th century onwards together with races from Japan
Dubai and America. Relive the brilliance of pint sized Sir Gordon Richards
and the ruthless artistry of the greatest of them all , Lester Piggott. Watch
again great horses from Mill Reef and Nijinsky through to the Rock of
Gibraltar. A complete story of the last 100 years ending with the 2003
Derby victory of well backed Kris Kin.

The history of the jump racing scene features the rise of the Cheltenham
Festival to its unique place in today`s sporting calendar and of course
the world`s most famous race , The Grand National.

Others featured include Bob Champion and Aldaniti; Michael Dickinson`s
first five home in the 1983 Gold Cup; Arkle and Mill Reef; Red Rum;Jenny
Pitman and Corbierre; Desert Orchid and the recent hero Best Mate , winner
of the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2002 , 2003 and 2004.

Also , take a look at the heroic feat of Tony McCoy , who became the
winning most jockey in August 2002 and Monty`s Pass victory in the 2003
Grand National - landing a massive gamble foe the Irish.


The History of Horse Racing DVD and BLANK card £12.99 / $25.98

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