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August 2008 - Events

Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood, The Cheltenham Festival ... whether Flat or Jumps, the racing calendar is studded with memorable events. Read our writers' special previews, thoughts and selection for these grand occasions in the Events section.

Ante-Post Punting: Leger beckons but market remains open to dramatic changes

Graham Cunningham takes a look at two of the biggest races still to come on the Flat calendar - the St Leger and the Arc....

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Graham Cunningham

29 Aug 2008

Sandown Betting: Variety Club rundown with Graham Cunningham

Tarby is the banker bet....but don't dismiss Rosaleen as the 'stars' hit Sandown....

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Graham Cunningham

29 Aug 2008

Ante-Post Betting: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe

Wayne Bailey rates the main contenders, as the Longchamp classic approaches......

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Wayne Bailey

28 Aug 2008

Weekend Horseracing Preview: Heavyweights line up for Juddemonte International Stakes

In the blue corner sits Duke Of Marmalade. And in the green corner is New Approach as the two heavyweights of European racing finally get it on in the rescheduled Juddmonte International Stakes. Racing UK...

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Graham Cunningham

22 Aug 2008

Ebor Meeting Update: Negotiations underway to restage Group One races this weekend

Mike Vince joined Dave Stewart on Betfair Radio to give us the latest news on the contingency plans for the Group One races from the Ebor meeting....

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20 Aug 2008

York Races: Remaining races abandoned

There will be no racing at York this week, we understand. After further rain this morning, the noon inspection has been cancelled and the meeting has been called off. Betfair Radio has the latest from...

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20 Aug 2008

York Racing: Will there be racing on Thursday?

WIlliam Darby, the clerk of the course at York Races, reports on the state of the ground on Wednesday morning. There will be an inspection today at noon to decide whether to race on Thursday....

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20 Aug 2008

Racing cancelled for a second day at York

Hear interview with James Brennan, the course's marketing director here. Betting begins on whether racing will take place on Thursday......

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Joe Dyer

19 Aug 2008

Duke drifts as York ground deteriorates

New Approach could start as favourite even if The Duke lines up....

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Editor

18 Aug 2008