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Grassroots racing under pressure

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Northern raids, southern ambitions

After a testing January, Chris Wald is grateful for the team. He reflects on the latest winners, and a stable hitting form at just...

Winter highlights and spring horizons at Wincanton Racecourse

Following a fantastic Boxing Day raceday at Wincanton, we can now turn our attention to an exciting few months of top-class racing and memorable...

Shooting from the saddle

As winter drags on, mud and headtorches give way to arrows and adrenaline as Tamsin Doar discovers the addictive pull of horseback archery Although spring...

Taking a welcome mid-season breath

The Tizzard yard is ticking over through the middle of winter as the quiet spell leaves focus to turn to Winter Millions and young...

Lessons from a yearling (pt2)

In the second part of her series, Tamsin Doar is heading out for a mooch, cautiously trying out loading, and surpassing all expectations at...

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From Piglet to paddock topping

Doug Procter welcomes the final 2025 foal as he tackles baked paddocks, protects delicate noses and wonders if a rain dance might help That’s it!...

Championing apprentices across Dorset

At Dorset Chamber, we are big fans of apprenticeships, and on 12th February, during National Apprenticeship Week, we will open entries for the 2026...

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