Cheltenham Racecourse Redevelopment
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Grasshopper
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I ended-up not going to Showcase on Friday, but will be happy to give an update after the Open Meeting.
Cheers, I've not renewed my membership for two years and will hopefully do it next season before I have to re register. Last year was work commitments but this season I have a feeling the course will have a make do with the hassle attitude.
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tiggers1972
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It was OK Saturday, but I was in one of the bars that Members can use on certain racedays.
Reckon it will be a bit of a pain for the Paddy Power and the Festival though.
Reckon it will be a bit of a pain for the Paddy Power and the Festival though.
Perpetual
At the Start
I went Friday and our tatts seats were much busier than usual for this meeting. I agree the Paddy Power could be uncomfortable, but think they're putting in significant temporary stands for the Festival, so hopefully it won’t be too bad
Singing Detective
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Went both days. There is plenty of space to move around in though much viewing space around the paddock lost due to all space from horsewalk to wheelchair viewing area being taken up with bookies's stands, but hopefully this may have changed for the next meeting. Much space around the horsewalk near the paddock lost too due to the building of the bridge over the horsewalk and installing of gravel and gardens under bridge. If you want to watch your horse go out to the track you will either have to cram up close to the paddock or walk further down towards the course.
It will be interesting to see how the horses deal with a windy day as the new bridge - which admittedly does look quite good - will become a wind tunnel when the wind comes from the east or southeast. Great view across the course from there though and it will be spectacular once the "flyover" is built.
Of course, things may have changed again in the month between meetings, but I suspect it will be a bit of a crush in certain areas. Advise wear comfy shoes or boots as there will probably be a lot of walking needed to get a good viewing point, but plenty of big screens may make things a bit easier.
It will be interesting to see how the horses deal with a windy day as the new bridge - which admittedly does look quite good - will become a wind tunnel when the wind comes from the east or southeast. Great view across the course from there though and it will be spectacular once the "flyover" is built.
Of course, things may have changed again in the month between meetings, but I suspect it will be a bit of a crush in certain areas. Advise wear comfy shoes or boots as there will probably be a lot of walking needed to get a good viewing point, but plenty of big screens may make things a bit easier.