Fakenham farewell victory for Tony McCoy

I have photographed the legendary AP McCoy many times over the years, so it was great to be at Fakenham yesterday for his final appearance at the course and  watch him win  his final ride of the day on Artifice Sivola. The horse was trained locally by Lucy Wadham of Newmarket. Tony returned to the…

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Tony McCoy breaks the record

This afternoon saw 4000 winners for Tony McCoy – the greatest jump jockey ever! I’ve had the pleasure of photographing him many times at Fakenham Races. He is a great person as well as sportsman and is always there for fellow racegoers.  

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Frankel at Ascot – a dream come true!

What a day!  I booked a special break to Ascot to watch the legendary Frankel race for the last time.  In spite of my best efforts I couldn’t secure a photographer’s pass for the course but using all my knowledge, skills and elbows I managed to get a prime position on the rails by the…

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Big Beefy’s walk comes to Norfolk

What a day! I was asked if I would cover Beefy’s Great British Walk through Norfolk. Over the course of the day I met some great people including my old mate from Norwich City Gossy!  Of course the highlight of the day was meeting legend “Beefy” Ian Botham himself along with another great British sporting…

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Roger now one of the official photographers for Great Yarmouth Races

Roger Harris official photogrpaher Fakenham Races

I’m thrilled to be able to report that I am now one of the official photographers for Great Yarmouth Races!  This means that I now cover Norfolk’s two major race course as I am currently the official photographer at Fakenham race course earlier in the year.  For Great Yarmouth I’m equally thrilled to be sharing…

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Great start to the New Year

I was thrilled to be offered th job of acting as official photographer at the first race meet at Fakenham in the new year.  A full gallery of the photographs can be seen HERE – but below is a taster of some of the action!    

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