Product Description

Disc 1. A History of the Flat since 1900 1 x 85:00 min Presented by the legendary John Francome and narrated by Alastair Down, this comprehensive DVD concentrates solely on the high finance and fashion of flat racing. From the rare black and white footage of the memorable races from the turn of the 20th Century right through to the brilliance of Rock of Gibraltar, this is the complete story of the last 100 years of flat racing. Disc 2. A History of the Jumps since 1900 1 x 85:00 min Presented by the legendary John Francome and narrated by Alastair Down, this DVD focuses on the gritty and sometimes grim realities of the jumping scene and, in particular, the rise of the Cheltenham Festival to its unique place in today's sporting calendar and, of course, the world's most famous race, the Grand National Disc 3. Lester Piggott - His Classic Story 1 x 55:00 min In a career spanning over 40 years, Lester Piggott has dominated the sport of flat racing, becoming the housewife's choice, the punter's favourite and the man his fellow jockeys feared above all others. A must for all racing enthusiasts, this film is an historical tribute to Piggott's Classic record breaking performance.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21738 in DVD
• Model: GUDVD6080
• Released on: 2006-07-10
• Rating: Exempt
• Formats: Box set, PAL
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 3
• Running time: 180 minutes