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Is This You?My Race Days
Karen has ...
- Aug
- 07
- 2011
announced plans to attend a fixture/event
Ladies' & Gents' Evening fixture at Redcar racecourse on the 27 Aug 2011
- Jul
- 27
- 2011
added a new blog post
FF Final..And The Winner Is........
Waking up on Sunday felt like Christmas morning to me! I was excited; it was unreal! The fact that I had a 4 – 5 hour drive ahead of me didn’t bother me in the least. That’s how much of...
- Jul
- 22
- 2011
added a new blog post
2 Days To Go, It's Like Christmas!
Hi folks! I know i've been a bit quiet lately - apologies - i've actually been away for a week with my family, but that hasn't prevented me from tweeting, and FB about the Filly Factor one bit!The final is...
- Jul
- 05
- 2011
added a new blog post
A Scorcher at Carlisle
Yes! No rain at Carlisle! Things were definitely off to a good start!It took me just over 2 hours to drive to Carlisle from my place. Quite a pleasant one too; in fact I even commented that my other...
- Jul
- 02
- 2011
announced plans to attend a fixture/event
Betfair Weekend Family Fun Day fixture at Ascot racecourse on the 24 Jul 2011
announced plans to attend a fixture/event
The Stobart Summer Family Festival fixture at Carlisle racecourse on the 02 Jul 2011
added a new blog post
Carlisle Tonight!
Hi Everyone!Just a quick note to you all to let you know I'm off to Carlisle this evening. I'm really looking forward to it as it'll be my first visit there. Hoping for no rain as my last two...
- Jun
- 20
- 2011
added a new blog post
Redcar, Rain & a 5 Year Old Genius
Not only was it Ladies Day at Redcar, but it was also my dad’s birthday. I had planned to take him along with myself and Jessica, however he had a rather important bowls match in which he achieved his ‘county...
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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