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April 16th 2010

Published: May 3rd 2010

So from Aberdeen, south on the train to..... Newcastle It was a quick wander around for an hour or so between trains but I managed to enjoy seeing a miniature version of the Sydney Harbour Bridge (complete with a miniature version of the Rocks) and a larger version of the pedestrian bridge over the Yarra at Southbank! Next stop.... Hartlepool So who knew what delightful tales, tall and true, or... Read Full Entry

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Clare bridge, Cambridge

St John's College, Cambridge

The Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge

Classic

Some of the punters on the Cam were dressed to impress!

Canadian goose

Hanging out on the Cam.

National stud - Ladies in waiting

Two mares close to full term

National stud - Lady in waiting

...with the stallion barn in the background

National stud - Lady in waiting

This one was very bored - playing with water!

National stud - Mum and bub

In the paddock next door, some lovely mares and their foals

National stud - Foal

Soooooo cute!

National stud - Foal

Seeking plenty of attention

National stud - Mill Reef

Sculpture of one of the most beloved stallions, Mill Reef, in front of the immaculate stallion barn

National stud - Stallion

Just one of the boys....

The Newmarket Stallion

A magnificent sculpture which greets everyone at the roundabout approaching Newmarket

Newmarket Racecourse

The grandstand at the Rowley Mile

Undulating track

Plenty of small rises and falls along the straight of the Rowley Mile (which is actually more like a 2000m straight than the mile after which it is named!)

The home straight

Past the post

Just a big paddock!

The beaten brigade

The excuses starting spouting from the jockey's mouth as soon as the strapper approached

Excuses, excuses

"And, sir, we got checked at the start and again at the 200 and......."

The winner's circle

Post race celebrations for some!

3rd May 2010

Robert Bruce
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Horses and such/Newmarket
Newmarket/Races.....not a bad day.....Your wagering luck was much the same as mine at the Kentucky Derby this year. Our Judge John hit the trifectia and went home a happy man. Glad to see you enjoying the days given . Cheers.

4th May 2010

sarah
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wow! You are covering some territory. Lucky you!! Hope you are now getting some better weather. Where to next?

4th May 2010

Marg Lightfoot
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I loved your blog on Ortneys and and Scotland, have nejoyed your new one, like you have been to Newxastle Durham, Cambridge and Newmarket, where of course I lost my dough. Our friends in Northampton love racing, so of course had to go take care

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