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(((((((CHELTENHAM 5 DAYS)))))))
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And nothing gets in the way.
We have Grade 1's throughout the season with very few runners with trainers not wanting hard races and not wanting to face certain horses,because it may affect their chances come March. Today we have a top Grade 2m chase which is effectively a match with the same two horses that ran in the last top Grade 2m chase. Bet your life the top Grade 2m chase in March will have a few more runners!! Same happens with the top Greade 2m hurdle races throughout the season,hardly any runners,even the one at Cheltenham in December is poorly represented. We just seem to accept this as the norm now,and all because of the holy grail. Please don't get me wrong,I love the festival,and I am probably as guilty as anyone for the way it is now,well anyone with no clout anyway!! |
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Cheers Foxy, be lucky.
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Was always a pi55 up, vast majority go for the party.
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I was surprised Hendo did not declare his support for a 5 day festival earlier. It's almost a given as he's sponsored by a bookie. Next will probably be The Skeltons given their association with Ladcrookes. But, a 5 day festival is never for me. I'll pick and watch what's on the box, and bin the rest.
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ribero1 • January 17, 2020 9:13 PM GMT
Henderson the latest to support the 5 days in tomorrows post, its obviously a well planned PR campaign, drip drip drip. .....supposed to be THE NH CHAMPIONSHIP.....the drip feed news continues (from Scott Bowers Team).  (((((WHO WE ARE))))) The Joke Club... stages thrilling sporting occasions including the Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival and The Derby. Millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, [i]music, food and entertainment on race days and beyond.[/i] Governed by Royal Charter, every penny we make goes back into British Racing to help the sport to thrive. We were founded in 1750 and today we are the largest commercial group in Britain’s second-biggest spectator sport (2017 turnover: £201.1 million), operating 15 racecourses nationwide, The National Stud, Joke Club Estates, Joke Club Catering, Joke Club Live, Joke Club Services and our charity, Racing Welfare. Our Vision is for British horseracing to be the best in the world for many years to come and for the sport to be accessible for millions of people in the UK to enjoy. Our Mission is to act for the long-term good of British racing in everything we do. Delia 'Redbush' Group CEO Scott 'Bores' Group Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications - Over the last 15 years he has devised and led award-winning multinational and domestic communications campaigns across sectors including sport, leisure, automotive, financial services, technology, aerospace, drinks, cosmetics, retail, confectionary and music; advising CEOs, Boards and high-profile individuals in the process. |
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its out of our hands ,as someone said earlier in the thread like it or lump it it will happen .
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A watered-down programme for commercial purposes is never a draw for any top event. We'd vote with our feed and leave early or not show-up at all instead watch selective races in the comfort of our own home.
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There's even some sort of DJ set in the car park during racing this year!
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Just an extra £25!!!
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c tizzard and g moore the latest to back a 5 day festival
all we need is p nicholls, w mullins and g elliott to back it and the jobs done.  |
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the best solution is to sit down in front of the box laptop ready a good whack in yer betfair account and cash for the shops offers and enjoy it in comfort .
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Indeed, no surprise there. Do retailers object to x'mas? I'm cutting back going to race meetings eventually maybe only two a year eg Kempton at x'mas and Ascot. Why the hassle and expense when hospitality could be appalling? There are too much mediocre racing already, and to have the same at Cheltenham Festival can only mean commercialisation before quality.
A RP journo thought the out-going BHA head honcho Nick Rust ought to be applauded for making a difference. Really? An individual who saturated weekday racing with mediocre races? Advocator of fobts? 1.0000000000000000000001 pocket talking. |
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It's like the General Election
You're either warm and comfy and living in the bubble .....or you're a real person |
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I'd consider going even if it was a 4 race per day programme over 3/4 days with a 40 min gap between races starting at 2.30pm as long as the quality resembled Royal Ascot. And, I'd do a multi bet if every handicap race was scheduled for one specific day even saturday, but I'd not go on the day.
Quality before quantity any day. |
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Fergal O'Brien on twitter remarks " that no one has asked us if we want a 5 day festival,thats probably because we don't,that seems to be how it works." well said Fergal.
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Ribero
Sad to say the Indian over the road from the wine bar has closed after 32 years had over a hundred meals there. hope you are well regards Ronnie. |
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Used to be merit in (owner/trainer/jock) saying "I HAD A CHELTENHAM WINNER" !..... alas, thems were the days
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when's the closing date for horse registered in each race
also closing date if trainer wants to switch races |