Bookmaker Fitzdares celebrates the history of the Olympic Games and looks at how Britain has fared at recent Games
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Sporting Wagers: Royal Ascot
Bookmaker Fitzdares takes a look at this highlight of the Flat season, from how it all began to the biggest stars (both human and equine) who have graced its stage
June 2021
A modern conservationist – Our tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (1921 – 2021) Sportsman and Royal Consort Fox-red labradors – Why russet is all the rage when it…
How to protect yourself against dog thieves
How can you ensure that you are buying a puppy from a reputable seller? And what should you do to keep your dog safe from dog thieves?’’ While some people…
Improve your game and clay shooting: 20 top tips
Wanting to improve your game and clay shooting technique is important to everyone who shoots. More tips on how to improve your game and clay shooting can be found on…
The best Scottish salmon fishing beats
Each and every rod has different reasons as to why they fish. For some people, fishing is really no more than an excuse to be in a beautiful place with…
Sporting Wagers: the Guineas
Bookmaker Fitzdares looks back at The Guineas' history and the greatest races to have run on the Newmarket track
Guide to shotgun choke. Everything you need to know
How to make the most of shotgun choke...a how-to guide from The Field
Classic salmon fly: the art and the history
With more than 200 years of history behind it and still evolving, the development of the classic salmon fly is a truly fascinating subject. Michael Radencich traces the history of…
Chocolate and orange fruit tea cake
If you are going to do teatime, you must do it properly. Philippa Davis’ chocolate and orange fruit tea cake is simple to make for even the most kitchen allergic…