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Racing Legend Lester Piggott recalls 2,000 Guineas and Triple Crown Triumphs

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Piggott 2,000 Guineas: To mark the 60th anniversary since he claimed his first victory in the 2,000 Guineas aboard Crepello, Lester Piggott has spoken about that momentous year, 1957, during which he claimed no fewer than eight races which now make up the QIPCO British Champions Series. These include the King’s Stand and Gold Cup […]

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Racing Legend Frankie Dettori: 30 years in Newmarket

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] In 2015 racing legend and top jockey Frankie Dettori became Newmarket Racecourses’ ambassador, which coincided with him celebrating living in Newmarket for 30 years. It was in July 1985 that, as a teenager and speaking no English, he arrived to work for the town’s trainer Luca Cumani. Frankie said: “Newmarket, the racecourses

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