An interview with Felix Francis - Eclipse Magazine
网页Felix Francis, the younger son of the legendary jockey and bestselling writer Dick Francis, was involved in the research and writing of his father’s novels for almost 40 years. He recalls for Eclipse Magazine what it was like working with his father and explains how he feels about his new book, Gamble, which sees him taking up the literary ...
George Formby: Film Star, Musician – and Jockey!
网页George Formby was born George Hoy Booth on 26th May 1904 at 3 Westminster Street, Wigan. Though he was later to become one of Britain’s most famous entertainers, horses were in his blood. Pictured above: Jockey Jimmy Sharples was the cousin of George’s mother. EARLY CONNECTIONS.
Eclipse Magazine: Your Gateway to Lifestyle Insights
网页2024年10月1日 · Welcome to Eclipse Magazine, your premier destination for all things racing and lifestyle. Explore our curated content, racecourse guides, fashion tips & more.
The Rookies Guide to Racing – National Hunt (Jump) Racing
网页National Hunt is split into three racing groups: Chase/Steeple Chase – Run over fences, over longer distances. Fences are either ‘Plain’ or include a ‘Water Jump’ or an ‘Open Ditch’. Hurdling – Run over hurdles that are lower and less solid than fences, though horses travel more quickly over them than with ’chasing’.
The Full Guide to Training Like a Jockey - Eclipse Magazine
网页To train your core muscles, you can do the plank (fit jockeys need to be able to maintain the position for an average of 3 minutes), flutter kicks, scissor exercise, the prone superman, and more. Balancing exercises include various one-legged drills: one-leg squats or the running man exercise, or use special equipment such as a BOSU, balance ...
Royal Ascot Race Histories - Eclipse Magazine
网页The Ascot Stakes (Handicap) Two miles, four furlongs, Four-Year-Olds & Upwards. First run in 1839, the Ascot Stakes is run over two-and-a-half miles. Like the Gold Cup and Queen Alexandra Stakes, this race provides a thorough test of stamina. It is one of just four races at the Royal Meeting in which the field passes the winning post twice.
Grand National Ladies – Katie Walsh - Eclipse Magazine
网页With Ruby Walsh, only brother and sister to have ridden in the same Grand National twice, in 2013 and 2017. One of record-equalling three women among the riders for the race, 2018. Record-equalling holder of six rides for a female in the Grand National, 2012–2018, see table below for the results: MS NINA CARBERRY – 6. MS KATIE WALSH – 6.
What to Wear to Ascot Racecourse - Eclipse Magazine
网页When considering what to wear to Ascot Racecourse in the Queen Anne Enclosure, ladies generally wear smart summer clothing and gentlemen dress for a smart occasion during the Flat season. Fancy dress and replica sports shirts are not permitted. Ascot Racecourse reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone deemed to be dressed inappropriately.
Grand National Ladies - Gee Armytage - Eclipse Magazine
网页One of the best female riders of her generation, Gee Armytage had been victorious twice at the Cheltenham Festival before partnering the aptly named Gee-A in the 1988 Grand National. Gee-A was still going well on the second circuit before being pulled up before the 26th fence by his 22-year-old rider after she strained a muscle in her back.
Racing Welfare’s Best Turned Out: Third Leg to be at Royal Ascot
网页Racing Welfare’s Best Turned Out series this week moves on to Royal Ascot with all the runners in Saturday’s Wokingham Stakes in with a chance of winning the £250 prize. Racing Welfare’s Best Turned Out aims to champion the efforts of racing staff in readying their horses to run. All yards with a runner in the race have been offered the ...