Walking The Courses

After Richard Farquhar's walk between all 60 UK racecourses for @Racingwelfare during 2015/16 a new chapter will soon be revealed. 2,910 miles walked. Now what?

[Walking The Courses @WalkTheCourses]

Given Covid crisis, I have no choice but to postpone this.
Fear not, only temporarily!
The plan is now to walk from @NewmarketRace to @CheltenhamRaces leaving on morning after Future Champions Day, arriving on first day of Showcase meeting for @Racingwelfare & @PancreaticCanUK.

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

It's time to level with you all on my latest project for @Racingwelfare. In April next year I will leave @CheltenhamRaces to walk, initially, to Lambourn. From there I will walk to @NewmarketRace, arriving for Craven Day, 5 years on from the conclusion of @WalkTheCourses 1/2

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

Absolutely anybody & everybody welcome to come along. I really want to involve as many people as possible. There will a large hole in @Racingwelfare funding as a result of the current crisis & I am determined, with your help, to plug as much of it as I possibly can.

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

I will do it over 10 days, so average daily c 15 miles. I will welcome company along the way: sponsorship essential (min £500). Welcome to join for as much or as little as wanted! We will be holding events along the way (& at Newmarket) to raise as much money as possible 2/2

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

It's time to level with you all on my latest project for @Racingwelfare. In April next year I will leave @CheltenhamRaces to walk, initially, to Lambourn. From there I will walk to @NewmarketRace, arriving for Craven Day, 5 years on from the conclusion of @WalkTheCourses 1/2

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

It’s time to start putting a few clues out there for my next venture to raise much needed money for @Racingwelfare.
1. It will happen in April 2021, subject to social distancing being a thing of the past, God willing, by then.
Next clue later today!
@WalkTheCourses

[Walking The Courses @WalkTheCourses]

I’m giving you all plenty of notice! #walkon

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

It won't happen until next year, but I am getting my lycra & trainers out to do my bit for @Racingwelfare again. I'm going to involve masses of you in racing: trainers, owners, jockeys, journalists, TV, bloodstock etc. Between us we are going to raise thousands for RW. #walkon

[Walking The Courses @WalkTheCourses]

5 years ago I was walking for @Racingwelfare. I'm asking you now to please help them again: demand for services has never been higher & fundraising events being cancelled. They desperately need your help. Read the link &, if you possibly can please help https://t.co/JQbnU6rgzm

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

Come on everyone, this is winnable for the mighty Clouds. He's closing the gap! Team @WalkTheCourses need to get behind their equine ambassador! Keep voting....💚💛☁️☁️☁️☁️

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

My love of racing came from my late father, who adored the game. As this anecdote shows, he fostered a deep love of the sport from an early age & certainly wouldn’t let a minor illness get in the way! I include this and much more about him in my record of @WalkTheCourses. Enjoy!

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

There was never any doubt in my mind that @WalkTheCourses absolutely had to finish at @NewmarketRace on Craven Day. Here’s why......

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

After I completed @walkthecourses I wrote the story of the project: 82k words covering my father's love of the sport, his influence on me, what drove me to undertake the project & diary of the walk itself. Never got round to getting it published. Any interest in seeing excerpts?

[Walking The Courses @WalkTheCourses]

Richard is seeking sponsorship, having accepted the challenge to commentate on a race LIVE at @NewmarketRace as part of @NktOpenWeekend to raise much needed funds for @Racingwelfare. More info at https://t.co/DwzCYjWqzh. All support would be hugely appreciated. Thank you.

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

Want to add a little extra excitement to the #Rydercup2018? Then enter my competition & have a shot at winning a big pot of cash. £20 entry, 75% back in prize money, 25% to @Racingwelfare & @PancreaticCanUK. 20 questions in all, first 5 below. DM me for all details. Pls retweet.

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

All you golf fans! Here's question 2 of my #RyderCup2018 competition. All welcome to enter. 20 questions, 1 posted every day. £20 entry, 75% of which is prize money,25% split between @Racingwelfare & @PancreaticCanUK, the 2 charities for whom I did @WalkTheCourses. DM for details

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

Here is question 1 of my #RyderCup2018 competition. All welcome to enter, 20 questions in all, 1 released every day from today on. £20 to enter, 75% of which prize money, 25% split between @Racingwelfare & @PancreaticCanUK, the 2 charities for whom I did @WalkTheCourses. Pls RT

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

As someone whose family has been hit by this illness, I found @RadioEmmet interview with @patjsmullen compulsive listening. The man's bravery & resolve are inspirational. I wish him a speedy return to health & the saddle. 🤞@PancreaticCanUK @walkthecourses https://t.co/mzxUxSvMIU

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

I am organising a competition on the #RyderCup next month (£20 entry), 50% of pot going to the winner, 25% to the second & 25% split between @Racingwelfare & @PancreaticCanUK, the two charities for whom I did @WalkTheCourses. DM me if you would like details emailed in due course.

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

Without Cole Harden winning the Stayers Hurdle at @CheltenhamRaces on 2015, @WalkTheCourses would never have got one of the great WTC wristband photobombs of all time! Happy retirement wishes to a smashing horse @wgreatrexracing @gavsheehan92 @ScottSalkeld

[Richard Farquhar @RCFarquhar]

For all you @TheMasters golf fans here's the details of the competition I am running in aid of @Racingwelfare & @PancreaticCanUK. All you have to do is pick 4 players (see rules below) & pay entry fee of £20. You could win half the pot! DM me if you are interested.