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The back reads:
”Racing entered the 20th Century as the preserve of royalty and the rich but during the last 100 years it has changed redically and the sport is now a Worldwide industry with mass appeal.
It is the story of fortunes won and lost on horses that become household names. But racing is really two sports, the high finance and fashion of flat contrasting with the grit and sometimes grim realities of the jumping scene. The complete story of the last 100 years.
FLAT RACING
Unique black & white footage from the turn of the century portrays the popularity of the major racing occasions, especially the coverage of the early century Derbys.
Marvel at the pint-sized brilliance of Sir Gordon Richards and the ruthless artistry of Lester Piggott, the greastest jockey fo all time.
JUMP RACING
Central to the story is the rise of the Cheltenham Festival to its unique place in today's sporting calendar and the men and women who have carved their names in the record book - Vincent O'Brien, Pat Taaffe, Fred Winter, Jenny Pitman and John Francome. The Grand National is still the World's most famous race and many of ots heroes are featured.
This two hour compilation paints a rich picture of racing's 20th Century and is a collector's item for all those who know and love the sport.” |
