New Posts For Thread: Anyone else think Cheltenham has got too busyhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29813341/anyone-else-think-cheltenham-has-got-too-busy2 x days in Best mate enclose - mad. Spent two days at home and really enjoyed it on the box, never thought I'd say that.I have to say, I had plenty of room Tuesday to Thursday, however on Friday the Pub was heaving and had to wait at times 2/3 minutes for a drink. The free Supper was spot on though.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29813341/anyone-else-think-cheltenham-has-got-too-busy?post_id=530170389#530170389I have to say, I had plenty of room Tuesday to Thursday, however on Friday the Pub was heaving and had to wait at times 2/3 minutes for a drink. The free Supper was spot on though.Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:03:51 -0500Depends what facility you are in imo. The Annual Members Bar and seats in the Grandstand are still absolutely fantastic.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29813341/anyone-else-think-cheltenham-has-got-too-busy?post_id=530168793#530168793Depends what facility you are in imo. The Annual Members Bar and seats in the Grandstand are still absolutely fantastic.Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:45:12 -0500I don't buy all this 'if you want to witness history you have to accept it' stuff. It's just PR speak aimed at getting punters to continue paying more for less. At least if you go you can avoid the sentimental 'sentinel of Cleeve Hill' twaddle that Chttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29813341/anyone-else-think-cheltenham-has-got-too-busy?post_id=530166255#530166255I don't buy all this 'if you want to witness history you have to accept it' stuff. It's just PR speak aimed at getting punters to continue paying more for less. At least if you go you can avoid the sentimental 'sentinel of Cleeve Hill' twaddle that CTue, 26 Mar 2013 04:42:41 -0500Er - it's the possible announcement of the rebuilding of a stand they're talking about, not the wholesale bayonetting of anyone in tweed.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29813341/anyone-else-think-cheltenham-has-got-too-busy?post_id=530144091#530144091Er - it's the possible announcement of the rebuilding of a stand they're talking about, not the wholesale bayonetting of anyone in tweed.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:48:56 -0500Cheltenham seems determined to turf out the true jumping fansCheltenham racecourse will be outlining their future development plans to the media this Thursday. And you can be certain that the destruction of the Queen Mother stand will be at the corehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29813341/anyone-else-think-cheltenham-has-got-too-busy?post_id=530142967#530142967Cheltenham seems determined to turf out the true jumping fansCheltenham racecourse will be outlining their future development plans to the media this Thursday. And you can be certain that the destruction of the Queen Mother stand will be at the coreMon, 25 Mar 2013 10:04:15 -0500I travel every year from Ireland for the festival and in spite of some negatives I could never miss it. It is a brilliant week. I dont drink,I go for the racing which is a terrific experience. While a lot go for a booze up the boozers are not allowedhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29813341/anyone-else-think-cheltenham-has-got-too-busy?post_id=530001193#530001193I travel every year from Ireland for the festival and in spite of some negatives I could never miss it. It is a brilliant week. I dont drink,I go for the racing which is a terrific experience. While a lot go for a booze up the boozers are not allowedWed, 20 Mar 2013 14:14:41 -0500Its an absolute disgrace imo.queueing for everything and no chance of watching the racing . Much rather stay at home .https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29813341/anyone-else-think-cheltenham-has-got-too-busy?post_id=529998381#529998381Its an absolute disgrace imo.queueing for everything and no chance of watching the racing . Much rather stay at home .Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:42:06 -0500I was there tuesday, wednesday and friday this year. Tuesday best day's racing I have ever been got a ticket with racing post hospitality and had a brilliant day. We were down the end in the long run away from the crowds but great views, weather washttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29813341/anyone-else-think-cheltenham-has-got-too-busy?post_id=529940337#529940337I was there tuesday, wednesday and friday this year. Tuesday best day's racing I have ever been got a ticket with racing post hospitality and had a brilliant day. We were down the end in the long run away from the crowds but great views, weather wasMon, 18 Mar 2013 09:54:26 -0500I hardly ever see drunken behaviour to be fair, although usually drunk myself towards the end. I always use the special toilets so I don't have to Queue!https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29813341/anyone-else-think-cheltenham-has-got-too-busy?post_id=529931251#529931251I hardly ever see drunken behaviour to be fair, although usually drunk myself towards the end. I always use the special toilets so I don't have to Queue!Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:51:39 -0500I don't let anyone spoil my enjoyment of the Festival. I don't get to see too much drunken behavior where I am, the occasional champagne cork fizzing though the air maybe. it's all generally good natured.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/29813341/anyone-else-think-cheltenham-has-got-too-busy?post_id=529929523#529929523I don't let anyone spoil my enjoyment of the Festival. I don't get to see too much drunken behavior where I am, the occasional champagne cork fizzing though the air maybe. it's all generally good natured.Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:27:33 -0500