Turf writer and photographer, originally from Boston, now in England.
Joined June 2012
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May 22
Calling all racing historians: Does anyone have any information about the origins of the Champion Hurdle trophy, ie., where it was made, who made it? Chris is working on a book on the centenary of the Champion Hurdle and would like to include something about its history.
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Feb 25
The horse has spoken, and those closest to him have listened to him.
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Feb 23
In all this discussion over Constitution Hill, one thing stands out: The horse is trying to tell you something. Listen to him.
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19 Feb 2025
Mr Pitt went to Ludlow today and was very impressed with the 'Behind the Scenes' raceday events. The ideal way to get kids (and adults) interested in racing. That's the way to encourage new, especially young, fans into the sport.
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10 Jul 2024
After the unfathomably tragic news today, it's heartening to see the many words of support for John Hunt on here from the good people of the racing community. It's more than a community, in fact. We are a family, and we take care of our own.
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5 Jul 2024
Hey, he's been there the longest. He has the most experience.
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13 Mar 2024
It's Willie Mullins' world, and thank goodness he's kind enough to let us all live in it, too.
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14 Feb 2024
Attention Chris Pitt fans: Come along and hear Chris talk on March 6 and get a twofer: also featured is the excellent and knowlegeable author David Owen.
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5 Feb 2024
Can't get enough of Chris Pitt (and who could blame you?)? Your wish is granted!
5 Feb 2024
🎥 | CHRIS PITT #BettingPeople
🆕 PART 1/3: Author and journalist Chris Pitt talks to @SimonNott about his childhood fascination with horse racing, betting on TV races with his parents, his debut book 'A Long Time Gone', and much more!
starsportsbet.co.uk/bettingp…
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4 Feb 2024
Didn't get enough of Chris Pitt on Luck on Sunday today? Wait, there's more!
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3 Feb 2024
Attention Chris Pitt fans: Chris will be a guest tomorrow (Sunday) morning on Luck on Sunday, on Racing TV, talking about his latest book on the centennial of the Cheltenham Gold Cup and other miscellaneous matters. The show starts at 9am.
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14 Dec 2023
Chris Pitt fans alert: Chris will be signing copies of his book celebrating the centennial of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, 'Let No Memories Fade', at Cheltenham racecourse tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday.
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14 Dec 2023
Former Cheltenham supremo Edward Gillespie, photographer Bernard Parkin and author Chris Pitt at the Cleeve Bookshop in Bishop's Cleeve today for a signing of the Cheltenham Gold Cup centennial book, 'Let No Memories Fade'.
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13 Dec 2023
Attention Chris Pitt fans: Chris will be signing copies of his latest book, 'Let No Memories Fade', celebrating 100 years of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, tomorrow (Thursday 14 December) at The Cleeve Bookshop in Bishops Cleeve at noon.
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14 Nov 2023
Attention Chris Pitt fans: Chris will be signing copies of his new book, 'Let No Memories Fade' covering 100 years of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, at all three days of Cheltenham's November meeting this Friday to Sunday. Get yours and/or get one as a present for someone!
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4 Nov 2023
Attention Chris Pitt fans: Chris' latest book, 'Let No Memories Fade', a fact-filled compendium celebrating next year's 100th anniversary of the Cheltenham Gold Cup (edited and proofread by yours truly), will be out next month.
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12 Oct 2023
Does the general public know or care about the Grand National? From the responses of the panelists on Only Connect last Monday: no. Can't expect them to know the sponsors, as the question asked, but all of them replied when asked that they'd never watched it or been to it.
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4 Oct 2023
I'm not really one to blow my own horn, but I wrote the script for this. I was at Aqueduct in 1985, standing on a bench cheering Pebbles home in the Breeders' Cup Turf. Yes, I backed her!
4 Oct 2023
Now and then, a horse comes along and breaks the mould 💫
Pebbles will always be remembered for being the first British-trained winner at the Breeders’ Cup in 1985 🇺🇸
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10 Aug 2023
Attention anyone looking to access the Jockeypedia website: There have been some issues with it not being available, but it can be found at this address: Jockeypedia.co.uk.
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