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Here are a pair of the fastest Colts ever to race over the hallowed turf of Cheltenham
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Here are a pair of the fastest Colts ever to race over the hallowed turf of Cheltenham
Here are a pair of the fastest Colts ever to race over the hallowed turf of Cheltenham racecourse. They breezed on to the famous Cotswold circuit in an attempt to dry out the soggier parts that threaten to impair the jump seasons greatest occasion, The Gold Cup. Course stewards are prepared to try anything to dry the course before the big event.
Fast Finishers....... Colt helicopters hovering over Cheltenham
March 1981
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Sport
Horse Racing
Helicopters
Jumps
Unusual
Weather
Rain
1980s
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Cheltenham
England
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Media ID 21297295
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Fast Finishers: Colt Helicopters Hovering Over Cheltenham". In this photo print, we are transported back to March 1981, where a pair of the fastest Colts ever to grace the hallowed turf of Cheltenham racecourse take center stage. These magnificent creatures breezed onto the famous Cotswold circuit with a mission - to dry out the soggier parts that threatened to impair the jump season's greatest occasion, The Gold Cup. With course stewards willing to try anything in their quest to ensure optimal conditions for this prestigious event, these unconventional measures were taken. And so it was that helicopters adorned with colt emblems took flight over Cheltenham, hovering gracefully above the racecourse. The sight of these majestic animals soaring through the skies added an unexpected twist to this already thrilling sport. As they flew overhead, their powerful rotor blades stirred up gusts of wind that helped dissipate moisture from rain-soaked grounds below. This unique spectacle captured both racing enthusiasts and casual onlookers alike. It exemplified not only human determination but also our deep-rooted connection with nature and our relentless pursuit of perfection. As we gaze upon this remarkable image today, let us remember those daring moments when innovation met tradition on that fateful day in 1981 at Cheltenham racecourse – forever etching itself into horse racing history as one of its most unusual yet memorable chapters.
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