16 racing highlights from 2016

From Champion Hurdle winner Annie Power to Arc heroine Found, it’s been a 12 months of evocative moments and unforgettable memories, both in National Hunt and on the Flat. Here are 16 of the best from 2016 from Darren Norris.

16 racing highlights from 2016
Fri, 23 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
Darren Norris

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