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Exeter Racecourse unveils its Season's Pass, offering unbeatable value for racing enthusiasts

Exeter Racecourse has announced the launch of its highly anticipated 2025/2026 Season's Ticket, providing racing fans with unparalleled access and exclusive benefits for the upcoming season, which begins on October 9. Designed to offer exceptional value, the new Season Ticket is now available...

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Plymouth Games prove a big hit

Teams from across the city have been battling it out for sporting glory in this year’s Plymouth Games, hosted by the Council’s sports development unit.

More than 1,000 people took part in the event, launched in 2012 to build on the legacy of the London Olympics and promote sport in a fun way.

Friendly competitions were held throughout June and July in 13 different sports –...

Plymouth Devils 54 Somerset 40

Plymouth produced a sound all-round team performance to secure their third successive home win when they beat Somerset 54-40 in Saturday’s Premier League match at the St Boniface Arena, writes Graham Hambly.

In-form Kyle Newman scored a paid maximum from his four rides and reserve Sam Simota suffered only a couple of defeats on his way to a top score of 14 (paid 15) from six outings...

Golfing challenge gets off to a tee

BUILDERS, bricklayers, decorators and hairdressers were among the players aiming to prove they were ‘on par’ during a charity golfing competition. Representatives from almost 50 businesses battled it out in the Skills Group Golfing Challenge, held in two stages at Elfordleigh Hotel Golf and Country Club in Plympton. Competitors were also invited to test their style and swing against PGA...

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Plymouth Devils travel to Somerset

Plymouth will be without recent signing Josef Franc for their Premier League visit to Somerset on Friday evening (7.30pm), writes Graham Hambly.

Franc misses out of the trip to the Oaktree Arena because he has a prior engagement with a Czech Extraliga meeting. However, he will back in time to join a full strength Skills Group Devils team for the return match at the St Boniface Arena...

Trebele at Newton Abbot for Hill and Haddon

Littlehempston trainer Martin Hill and jockey Hadden Frost had an afternoon to remember at Newton Abbot on Sunday, landing three races, including the feature with the popular mare Detroit Red.

With the holiday season getting into full swing, there was a bumper crowd to cheer the nine runners on their way in the Class 3 Happy 18th Birthday Scott Butler Handicap Hurdle. Top weight was...

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New look Devils victorious over Glasgow

NEW signing James Wright played a key role for Plymouth in their 53-41 victory over Glasgow at the St Boniface Arena on Friday evening, writes Graham Hambly.

Despite not having ridden competitively for over 12 months, Wright was unbeaten by an opponent in three of his four races to finish with six (paid nine) points.

Josef Franc also had six points on his home debut for the...

Weymouth 2 Plymouth Argyle 2

Argyle continued their preparation for the 2014-15 season with a 2-2 draw against Weymouth, writes Chris Groves.

The hosts took the lead after eight minutes, thanks to Chris Shephard’s quick thinking and lethal strike from 20 yards out. Their lead was quickly eradicated after Aaron Bentley was fouled inside the area, and Nathan Thomas dispatched the resulting penalty.

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Raiders Basketball Academy to be based at City College Plymouth

City College Plymouth is to host the Plymouth Raiders Academy for the foreseeable future – an exciting development for the club and the College.

The College already hosts the Raiders Basketball league team’s strength and conditioning and player development programmes, and will soon welcome the Academy league team who will train and play their games at the College’s Kings Road campus....

Devils face Glasgow at the St Boniface Arena

Plymouth will have two new signings making their home debuts in the Premier League match against Glasgow at the St Boniface Arena on Friday evening (7.15pm), writes Graham Hambly.

James Wright, who rode for Glasgow last season, comes into the Skills Group Devils side against his old club after being signed in place of Adam Roynon.

There will also be a first home appearance for...

Tavistock 1 Plymouth Argyle 5

Plymouth Argyle breezed through their first pre-season game against Tavistock, defeating them 5-1 at Langsford Park, writes Chris Groves.

Headed goals from River Allen free-kicks – scored by Aaron Bentley and Carl McHugh – put Argyle two goals up, before Matt Lecointe pounced for a third.

After the break Jason Banton scored a dazzling goal, then earned a penalty that Nathan...

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