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The Fastest Town on Four Legs

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A Portrait of Newmarket Would you pay 530,000 guineas for a horse which has never raced? The lucky few can make a fortune but, with the largest thoroughbred population in the world, Newmarket lives on the triumph of hope over experience.
Derek Robinson explores the see-saw centre of flat racing where Charles II once rode a winner. Contributors include Henry Cecil and Greville Starkey.
Producer JULIAN COLES

Contributors

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Derek Robinson
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Henry Cecil
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Greville Starkey.
Producer:
Julian Coles
Source: Radio Times

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