Festival Meet

The Wednesday abandonment was the day after Sizing Europe in the Champion Hurdle - I was waiting on him for a record amount and it's the only time I have ever got on my knees in front of the telly watching a race.My head was still shot on the Wednesday and I was happy enough to see the racing called off .Went for a walk on the beach in the afternoon and in to meet the boys in the pub that night -a young apprentice called Declan Cannon rode two 25/1 winners at Wolverhamptonwhich got my head right for the marathon sessions on Thursday and Friday.
 
LUKE said:
For for the first time since 2005 I am working all 4 days-head wrecking.
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Stuck in work myself. Will have the radio comms on if there's a silver lining in there somewhere. Hope all of the TH's going enjoy the week and good luck to anyone with a runner.
 
Hi Luke, sorry to be nosy...what is the story with the preview in Spinnaker? Was thinking of going to it if all above board!!

Pm me if you like
 
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LUKE said:
Unfortunately I am in a situation where either me or my closest colleague will be made redundant or sacked.
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That's really shitty, Luke - sorry to hear it.

I recommend dropping an Eastern-European scud mag, and a couple of baggies of ching into his desk-drawer, when he isn't looking.....and waiting patiently for the HR gendarmes to pitch-up.
 
Grasshopper said:
That's really shitty, Luke - sorry to hear it.

I recommend dropping an Eastern-European scud mag, and a couple of baggies of ching into his desk-drawer, when he isn't looking.....and waiting patiently for the HR gendarmes to pitch-up.
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That's the best phuckin tip you have ever posted here.
 
moehat said:
Can't believe that this is the first year I can remember that I've not gone. It's starting to hurt now. Are their still tickets for the Tuesday?
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I couldn't get through to chap who organised the bus last year. So went for the train and was surprised with the price. on-line I found a £40+ return but decided to pop in to the station as it's by fathers and the bloke behind the counter got me a ticket from Taunton to Bristol and Bristol to Cheltenham and same on way back for just over £21. Exactly the same train. :confused:
 
What's the best route from the course to the Plough? Can you get though via the car park past the Best Mate enclosure or do you need to walk down the main road?
 
Perpetual said:
What's the best route from the course to the Plough? Can you get though via the car park past the Best Mate enclosure or do you need to walk down the main road?
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The quickest way is to walk around the side of the course . This is accessed from the coach car park , on the other side of the bestmate stand. Its a nice 10 min dander and gets you up close to the fences and trainers and jockeys walking the course. After 600-700m you turn right and head across a field which is a right of way, you arrive at a little cul de sac . Walk straight up the road to a cross roads and go straight on to the Mill Rd . The Plough is 200 m up on the left hand side. Go out the back where the picnic tables are and look for a very small Scotsman, a mad Irishman called Paddy, and a know it all Englishman called Paul , the Welsh brigade don't arrive until after the races(Roddy and his minders) .

Ps If you hear a tall Scottish ponce crying that he got some mud on his shoes you know you are very close.

Its worth the effort for the craic Perp.
 
frontrunner said:
The quickest way is to walk around the side of the course . This is accessed from the coach car park , on the other side of the bestmate stand. Its a nice 10 min dander and gets you up close to the fences and trainers and jockeys walking the course. After 600-700m you turn right and head across a field which is a right of way, you arrive at a little cul de sac . Walk straight up the road to a cross roads and go straight on to the Mill Rd . The Plough is 200 m up on the left hand side. Go out the back where the picnic tables are and look for a very small Scotsman, a mad Irishman called Paddy, and a know it all Englishman called Paul , the Welsh brigade don't arrive until after the races(Roddy and his minders) .


Ps If you hear a tall Scottish ponce crying that he got some mud on his shoes you know you are very close.

Its worth the effort for the craic Perp.
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You forgot to add the strong NI accent convincing everyone to back the horse that will finish 9th in the bumper!!:whistle:

As Im staying in the same house as Pat this year I will be in the plough all hours!!! Will hopefully get to see the Mandarin too for the first time
 
frontrunner said:
The quickest way is to walk around the side of the course . This is accessed from the coach car park , on the other side of the bestmate stand. Its a nice 10 min dander and gets you up close to the fences and trainers and jockeys walking the course. After 600-700m you turn right and head across a field which is a right of way, you arrive at a little cul de sac . Walk straight up the road to a cross roads and go straight on to the Mill Rd . The Plough is 200 m up on the left hand side. Go out the back where the picnic tables are and look for a very small Scotsman, a mad Irishman called Paddy, and a know it all Englishman called Paul , the Welsh brigade don't arrive until after the races(Roddy and his minders) .

Ps If you hear a tall Scottish ponce crying that he got some mud on his shoes you know you are very close.

Its worth the effort for the craic Perp.
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Tall?
 
For Grey,Cully and myself The Beehive in Montpelier is headquarters most nights as well as a roving through 21 Club, Queens and a night in The Plough in Ford.
After racing the Istabraq Bar upstairs in The Centaur is a nice spot to meet and chat; the corridor has comfy seats , usually available so you can yourself think which is nice.
Tuesday 8am at the racecourse all weather exercise area is the best fun of all; dreams are still alive for all and you touch the expectation in the air!
I shall have hip flask at the ready !
 
zongalero said:
You forgot to add the strong NI accent convincing everyone to back the horse that will finish 9th in the bumper!!:whistle:

As Im staying in the same house as Pat this year I will be in the plough all hours!!! Will hopefully get to see the Mandarin too for the first time
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You obviously have forgot already what has been written lately in top forums ---- BUMPERKING ------- and don't you forget it.
 
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