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Is This You?My Race Days
Karen has ...
- Apr
- 29
- 2012
uploaded a new video
SOMETHINGBOUTMARY - The Story So Far. Affordable Racehorse Ownership
Check out the beautiful 2 year old filly Somethingboutmary. Racehorse ownership does'nt have to cost the earth & certainly isn't just for the rich & famous! This girl is 1 from 1, join me! It's one the most amazing adrenalin...
- Apr
- 10
- 2012
added a new blog post
The Flat is Back!!!
The flat is well and truly back! CrowdI have always loved the first turf meeting of the year at Doncaster. This for me holds some unusual and special memories as back in 2006 (when the Lincoln meeting was held...
- Apr
- 08
- 2012
added a new blog post
There's Somethingboutmary!!!
SBM 1 We arrived at Kevin Ryan’s yard at 10.30 on 17thMarch. I was really excited to be meeting some of the others involved with the unraced 2yo filly called Somethingboutmary. As usual it was a dull and dreary...
- Mar
- 18
- 2012
added a new blog post
Little Track, Big Run In!
While looking through the calendar for forth coming race meetings, I came across a Sunday meeting for Sedgefield on 4thMarch. Sedgefield is quite local to me, and I thought it would be good to pay it a visit since...
- Feb
- 04
- 2012
added a new blog post
Jumping Up North, There's Nothing Better!
On the 28thJanuary I was lucky enough to revisit Doncaster. Thankfully there was no pressure on me this time round – the last visit was for the semis of the Filly Factor. I was really looking forward to this...
- Jan
- 18
- 2012
uploaded a new video
Stable Visit with Wildcard Racing Syndicate
Step 1 - Enjoy this interview with Andy Bonarius, manager of WRS Step 2 - Apologies for the volume, please turn up to hear Andy, (as i'm the loud Northern one behind the camera) Step 3 - Sign up to...
- Jan
- 15
- 2012
added a new blog post
Wildcard Racing - Top Stable Visit
WRS LogoSince I was very small I always wanted to be in racing some way or another. Being a small part of Love the Races is in some ways fulfilling my dream! Another dream would be to own a...
- Dec
- 20
- 2011
added a new blog post
Hayley Moore Q & A!
One of the nicest people you will meet in racing is Hayley Moore. As you all know Hayley was the winner of the Filly Factor, and it was good to know I was run out of it in my semi-final...
- Dec
- 12
- 2011
About Karen Thacker
Welcome to my page! I’m Karen and I can’t tell you how excited I am to be one of the ‘voices’. I live in Redcar in the North East of England, just a stone’s throw from the racecourse itself. In fact, I can sit out the back and hear the commentary on race days!
You could say I’m a little obsessed by racing and everything to do with it. Let me explain....If racing was a drink, I’d drink it, and if it were a food I’d be obese! Just a glimpse of those plastic white rails makes my heart beat that little bit faster.
From as far back as I can remember I’ve loved horses and racing in particular. I think it stems from watching the racing on TV with my dad from a very early age, which then took hold of me – next thing I’m riding a finish on my beanbag against Lester Piggott!
It’s not just about picking winners (although that’s always a bonus), it’s everything the day and the courses have to offer. Follow me as I go racing and invite you to share in my favourite pastime. Any questions? Just ask!
Racing is a fabulous sport where you can experience every emotion on the planet, and once in a while a truly exceptional equine will come along who will not only take your breath away, but will also bring a tear to your eye.
In six words I’m a mum who loves racing. I ‘Love The Races’. I hope you will too!
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