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Two gift book ideas for February
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Two gift book ideas for February from best selling author Steve Palin.
New: Richard Barrett's photo of Yellowstone Park in Winter
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Author of Wild World, Richard Barrett braves the cold to photograph wildlife in Yellowstone in Winter. USA - January 2023
Wildlife photographer Richard Barrett shares his camera tips
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INSIDE YOUR BAG: Peek inside the camera bags of talented photographers and filmmakers worldwide. Richard Barrett's book, Wild World, shares his photography and travel advice on how, where and when to photograph iconic wildlife.
A Day At The Races: Youngest jockey to win the Eclipse Stakes
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A Day At The Races: Youngest jockey to win the Eclipse Stakes Peter May tells the story of the 1951 Eclipse Stakes, which witnessed the arrival of a teenage riding sensation who would become a legend in the saddle. 14 July 1951, Sandown Park Just after three o’clock on the 14th July 1951 a round-faced fifteen-year-old boy perched atop the French-owned horse, Mystery IX, was being led around the paddock at Sandown racecourse in preparation for the Eclipse Stakes. The previous day the apprentice had won the Commonwealth Stakes on Zucchero and was undoubtedly hoping for a quick double. As he looked around...
Winning systems: Analysing Handicap Chases – Variable Influence In his latest column for attheraces.com, Dr Peter May takes a closer look at numerous variables that influence handicap chase races.
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ANALYSING HANDICAP CHASES – VARIABLE INFLUENCE The conventional approach to race analysis requires the Analyst to evaluate various properties of each of the runners and then make a decision based on some form of weighted assessment of these values. Whilst the evaluation of the individual attributes is critical to the outcome of the method, the way these are combined into a single assessment of the runner’s chances of success is an equally crucial part of the calculation. For example, a good recent run would be seen as a positive factor, whereas a significant rise in the handicap may be considered...