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editA duel at the racecourse in 1833[1]One of longest and highest racecourses[2]Early races details - started as flat circuit and then became steeplechase. Races postponed during war[3]- Planned changes to racecourse - new group "Haldon Race Club"[4]M
Details of new stand (1911) including architect & contractor.[5]- 1950's claim of highest and oldest racecourse.[6]
- Another news story; poss. about ownership?[7]
- Queen visit 1977[8]
- Nice description of stands.. if you want me to research about the different ones add them to list below.[9]
- Couldn't bury Best Mate at racecourse.[10]
- Haldon Gold Cup day biggest event and info about it & best mate stand[11]
- Princess Royal opened stand 2004[12]
- Chairman of racecourse 1990-6 Percy Browne[13]
- Big race & reference to opening of Brockman stand[14]
- Racecourse history[15]
References
edit- ^ Van der Kiste, John (2011). "The last duel in Devon". The Little Book of Devon. The History Press. ISBN 9780750953948.
- ^ Jones, Paul Anthony (2012). The British Isles: A Trivia Gazetteer. Summersdale Publishers LTD. ISBN 9780857658159.
- ^ "Haldon Racecourse: Plans for resumption at end of war". Western Times. 8 February 1944. p. 6. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ "Haldon Racecourse: Proposed alterations bu newly-formed club". Western morning news. 10 August 1928. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ "Haldon racecourse, Exeter". Exeter and Plymouth Gazette. 6 February 1911. p. 3. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ "Haldon is England's highest racecourse". Gloucestershire Echo. 19 August 1950. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ "Haldon: Racecourse: Curious case". Exeter and Plymouth gazette. 20 August 1919. p. 3. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ "Court Circular". The Times. London, England. 6 August 1977. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ Ashforth, David (9 October 2006). "The Racing Post: Horse Racing: HIT THE HIGH SPOTS". Racing Post. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ Luck, Nick (2 November 2005). "Row over burial of Best Mate". Evening Standard. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ "Best mate starts gold cup campaign". Western Daily Press. 28 October 2005. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ "Court Circular - The register". The Times. 4 December 2004. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ "Percy Browne - Obituary". The Times. 8 March 2004. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ Evans, Richard (5 November 1997). "Viking Flagship lifts gloom with fighting display - Horseracing". The Times. p. 47. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
- ^ "Racecourse History: Haldon meetings in 18th century". Western Morning News. 24 August 1932. p. 8. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
Research needed
editWhich Lord Somerset won the Gold Cup in 1807? More research required! WormTT(talk) 14:08, 14 August 2016 (UTC)
Location
editThe location of Devon and Exeter racecourse is nowhere near Exeter its just as close to Torquay as it is Exeter hence why locals call it Chudleigh racecourse as Chudleigh is the nearest town to it 31.94.58.71 (talk) 14:40, 10 May 2024 (UTC)