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Alastair Down

Features writer

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The Gold Cup is a timeless spectacle that stands above the fads of fashion
The Gold Cup is a timeless spectacle that stands above the fads of fashion
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Ascot owes big debt to visionary Erskine Crum who charted a brave new course
Ascot owes big debt to visionary Erskine Crum who charted a brave new course
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Solving the mystery of weird terminology is all part of racing's magic
Solving the mystery of weird terminology is all part of racing's magic
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Sir David Llewellyn: an inspirational hero from the valleys who scaled the peaks
Sir David Llewellyn: an inspirational hero from the valleys who scaled the peaks
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Mr Ed proves much more than a talking horse as ITV wins well-deserved Bafta
Mr Ed proves much more than a talking horse as ITV wins well-deserved Bafta
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It was like reading the last chapter of a jointly written epic tale
It was like reading the last chapter of a jointly written epic tale
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Young Quinlan one for the future – and may benefit your pocket
Young Quinlan one for the future – and may benefit your pocket
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A decision made by fear of supplying fodder to those unsympathetic to racing
A decision made by fear of supplying fodder to those unsympathetic to racing
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The times are a-changin' as seats of power have shifted to Ireland
The times are a-changin' as seats of power have shifted to Ireland
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Grand Annual a perennial problem that must be addressed with change to programme
Grand Annual a perennial problem that must be addressed with change to programme
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