Over the jumps they go at Newbury in this cover shot for Horse & Hound in February 1974, Richard Pitman leading the way on the appropriately monikered Outstanding.
Elsewhere in the magazine came the crucial news that the Grand National would continue to be televised amid fears that Aintree’s new owners might not be able to strike a deal with the BBC.
Thankfully, ‘Auntie’ would be heading for Aintree to run coverage involving, ‘17 cameras, 180 technicians, 40 miles of cable and, of course, at least four commentators.’
There were also details of the 50th anniversary dinner being plotted to honour the Cheltenham Gold Cup. ‘Every living owner, trainer and jockey connected with a Gold Cup winner is being invited to this occasion.’ No word about any invites for the horses, mind. See if you can track one down here.
