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The Hambletonians - the history behind the former racecourse and training centre.

If the turf at Hambleton had a voice, it would tell a long a colourful story of aristocracy riding up onto the hill and men coming down the drover's road from the north to race, of a royal trophy.

HISTORICALLY, it is no exaggeration to suggest that, but for its geographical location, Hambleton would have rivalled Newmarket as adedicated racing and training centre in the U.K.From at least the early 17th century, there was a racecourse at Hambl…

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THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED IN - EUROPEAN TRAINER - ISSUE 42