| May 2008 |
| Graduates Go Head to Head In Hunter Chase (14 May 2008) One man’s loss is another man’s gain. One man’s pleasure is another man’s pain. |
Allan Victorious On The Knavesmire (14 May 2008) York’s Knavesmire has always been a happy hunting ground for flat jockey David Allan, and this afternoon was no exception as Stockton-on-Tees born David landed the 1m 4f Handicap by a nose. |
Listed Success For Kirby, Gibbons and Lynch (11 May 2008) If you canvassed a group of jockeys and asked them what race they would most like to win you can bet your life on the answer being, for flat jockeys, the Epsom Derby or one of the other Classic races, and for the jump jockeys the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the |
Stephens Takes Over The Reins At Hereford (07 May 2008) Graduates of the Northern Racing College regularly hit the headlines for their prowess on the racecourse. |
| April 2008 |
| Scream If You Want To Go Faster (25 April 2008) Learning to ride can be challenging, even the most natural can find the experience a trifle daunting at times. |
Three Down, Nine To Go (23 April 2008) Following on from last week we catch up with students Emrah Dogan, 23, and Emma Mitchell, 17, as they enter week four of the 12-week foundation course. |
Assessment Passed With Flying Colours (16 April 2008) The Northern Racing College received a glowing report during a recent visit from ISOQAR, an accredited certification body responsible for monitoring our quality systems and procedures. |
McAvoy Wins Pertemps Series (15 April 2008) Northern Racing College graduate Michael McAvoy has emerged the convincing winner of the inaugural Pertemps People Development Jumps Training Series. |
Two Down, Ten To Go (14 April 2008) Following last weeks introduction to foundation students Emrah Dogan and Emma Mitchell, who had just completed their first week of the 12-week course, we catch up this week with the youngsters for their thoughts on week two. |
Cullinane Returns Triumphant (11 April 2008) After an enforced absence from race-riding conditional jockey David Cullinane made a spectacular return to action this afternoon. |
With A Working Holiday To Play For The Stakes Are High (10 April 2008) The Betfair Apprentice Training Race Series 2008 gets underway this afternoon at Folkestone Racecourse. |
Murphy Rides To Grand National Glory (09 April 2008) Racing has a habit of uniting people and this years John Smith’s Grand National was no exception. |
The Journey So Far (07 April 2008) Just over a week ago a new intake of students arrived to commence the 12-week Foundation Course. |
Leaders of the Pack (04 April 2008) Last Friday saw our first two student representatives Stephanie Thewlis and Kevin Sinclair had over the baton of responsibility to Fiona McGregor and Craig Gallagher. |
Teenage Riding Sensation (03 April 2008) 19-year-old amateur jockey Josh Guerriero took another step towards establishing himself as one of the countries most promising young riders this afternoon as he delivered a never say die ride to land the amateurs national, the John Smith’s Fox Hunters’ C |
Horse & Hound Accolade (03 April 2008) The Horse & Hound ‘Ride of the Week’ has been awarded, once again, to a Northern Racing College graduate, this time to 19-year-old Josh Guerriero for the balancing act he performed to keep the partnership with Exmoor Ranger together when his saddle slippe |
Elsworth and Renwick To Ride In The National (02 April 2008) The countdown to the 2008 Grand National meeting is almost over. In less than 24 hours the first race of the three day meeting will get underway. |
It’s Not Everyday You Meet A Champion Jockey (02 April 2008) Visitors to the Northern Racing College on Taster Day last Friday were delighted to find themselves in the company of former champion flat jockey Kevin Darley. |
| March 2008 |
| Point-to-Point Success For College Graduates (31 March 2008) Graduates of the Northern Racing College continued to clock up the winners in the Point-to-Point field over the weekend. |
Elsworth Newbury Double (29 March 2008) Dominic Elsworth enjoyed an armchair ride to land the Juvenile Novices’ Handicap Hurdle at Newbury Racecourse this afternoon. |
Balance Wins The Day For Guerriero (28 March 2008) Talented amateur jockey Josh Guerriero displayed incredible balance this afternoon to land the Racing Post "Hands and Heels" Jumps Series Finale Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Newbury Racecourse. |
Elsworth Easter Success (23 March 2008) Dominic Elsworth travelled to Haydock Park yesterday to maintain his impressive ride to winner ratio at the Merseyside track. |
People’s Race Finalists Unveiled (22 March 2008) Two weeks today our ten amateur riders will be readying themselves for the race of a lifetime. |
Turner Retains Lesters Crown (21 March 2008) Despite the growing number of female jockeys frequenting the weighing room Hayley Turner retained, for the fourth consecutive year, the ‘Lady Jockey of the Year Award’ at last nights “Lesters” ceremony. |
Turner GB Team Captain (20 March 2008) Hayley Turner has been chosen to captain team Great Britain as they venture into battle at the prestigious Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot Racecourse on 9 August. |
Visit Your Equine Superstars At Their Homes (16 March 2008) At a loose end on Good Friday with no racing? |
Collier On The National Trail (15 March 2008) Dutch born conditional jockey Tjade Collier romped to the biggest win of his career when partnering Himalayan Trail to victory in this afternoon’s John Smith’s Midlands Grand National. |
Elsworth Victorious In Racing Post Plate (13 March 2008) Dominic Elsworth had a day to remember this afternoon as he stormed to victory on 66/1 chance Mister McGoldrick in the Racing Post Plate. |
The Excitement Mounts (10 March 2008) “Mirror, Mirror on the wall will I ride a winner at the Cheltenham Festival?” |
The Day Of Reckoning Is Fast Approaching (09 March 2008) For thirteen wanabee jockeys their date with destiny is just one week away. |
Premio Northern Racing College (07 March 2008) Three graduates of the Northern Racing College have been selected to represent the College this Sunday in a race at San Rossore Racecourse in Italy. |
Ryedale Heritage On Show At Exhibition (06 March 2008) An event like no other is taking place this weekend in the picturesque village of Hutton-le-Hole, on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors. |
Edmunds Eyeing A Return Date (04 March 2008) In has been almost a year since flat jockey Jason Edmunds last rode in public, but the agonisingly long wait is almost at an end as the 36-year-old vows to be back in the saddle and on the racecourse within the next two to three weeks. |
Investing In Their Future (03 March 2008) Congratulations must go to former Northern Racing College students Kristin Stubbs, Marvin Chung and Angela Hartley who have recently completed training courses. |
Guerriero Kempton Double (01 March 2008) Two winners in the last nine days and ten winners from 64 rides (16% strike rate) this season makes 19-year-old amateur rider Josh Guerriero one of the most promising young riders to have graced the national hunt circuit in recent years. |
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