New Posts For Thread: Has the flat season finished?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29875729/has-the-flat-season-finishedthat was quick, who was champion jockey?^ you,re right. We tried to become a 'cafe culture' by doing away with the previous opening/closing times of pubs. Now the uncultured masses just enjoy a longer time in which to throw as much alcohol as they can down their stupid throats - and then vhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29875729/has-the-flat-season-finished?post_id=531440323#531440323^ you,re right. We tried to become a 'cafe culture' by doing away with the previous opening/closing times of pubs. Now the uncultured masses just enjoy a longer time in which to throw as much alcohol as they can down their stupid throats - and then vTue, 16 Apr 2013 05:40:14 -0500The problem goes beyond racing. Britain has a booze culture.Race courses want to make as much money as possible so they cater to that culture.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29875729/has-the-flat-season-finished?post_id=531439633#531439633The problem goes beyond racing. Britain has a booze culture.Race courses want to make as much money as possible so they cater to that culture.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:58:19 -0500There are plenty of them in Tatts too Pinza. Three separate meetings last year I saw people vomiting in the vicinity of the parade ring.I've always liked going to Chester, but as you say, in excess of £30 now for Tatts now is a joke. I will be goinghttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29875729/has-the-flat-season-finished?post_id=531438941#531438941There are plenty of them in Tatts too Pinza. Three separate meetings last year I saw people vomiting in the vicinity of the parade ring.I've always liked going to Chester, but as you say, in excess of £30 now for Tatts now is a joke. I will be goingTue, 16 Apr 2013 03:51:35 -0500The drunks are usually in the Course and Dee stand areas Dr Gonzo.Mainly the Social Club Coach outing visitors from further North.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29875729/has-the-flat-season-finished?post_id=531438813#531438813The drunks are usually in the Course and Dee stand areas Dr Gonzo.Mainly the Social Club Coach outing visitors from further North.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:39:13 -0500Vubiant 15 Apr 13 22:31 Can anyone take charge and put an end to this annual farce -where the 'flat season' creeps in the back door in a stop/go fashion interspersed with downbeat NH fare and AW dross.Start it on a defined date with a bit of flhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29875729/has-the-flat-season-finished?post_id=531438797#531438797Vubiant 15 Apr 13 22:31 Can anyone take charge and put an end to this annual farce -where the 'flat season' creeps in the back door in a stop/go fashion interspersed with downbeat NH fare and AW dross.Start it on a defined date with a bit of flTue, 16 Apr 2013 03:35:53 -0500How can they justify an ongoing price rise each year?Because, unfortunately, it seems that Chester make a fortune flogging tickets to the drunks, at seemingly whatever price they want.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29875729/has-the-flat-season-finished?post_id=531438795#531438795How can they justify an ongoing price rise each year?Because, unfortunately, it seems that Chester make a fortune flogging tickets to the drunks, at seemingly whatever price they want.Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:34:58 -0500Your right to wonder and yes it has been a disgrace over last few years.Started when they got rid of the 3 day Doncaster meeting.It's all about Festival meetings nowadays and the Corporate approach.It should be OK after the start of Newmarket on Wednhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29875729/has-the-flat-season-finished?post_id=531438725#531438725Your right to wonder and yes it has been a disgrace over last few years.Started when they got rid of the 3 day Doncaster meeting.It's all about Festival meetings nowadays and the Corporate approach.It should be OK after the start of Newmarket on WednTue, 16 Apr 2013 03:26:41 -0500the start has become a particular joke - even i who know far more about racing than is good for me - but funnily enough, not enough that it is good for me - only dimly became aware that the flat was back.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29875729/has-the-flat-season-finished?post_id=531430957#531430957the start has become a particular joke - even i who know far more about racing than is good for me - but funnily enough, not enough that it is good for me - only dimly became aware that the flat was back.Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:35:42 -0500absolutely right vubiant - i know nothing of marketing and care even less, but even I know you package a product, hopefully retaining customers. a defined big-deal start and finish to the season would do just thathttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29875729/has-the-flat-season-finished?post_id=531430879#531430879absolutely right vubiant - i know nothing of marketing and care even less, but even I know you package a product, hopefully retaining customers. a defined big-deal start and finish to the season would do just thatMon, 15 Apr 2013 17:32:57 -0500starts Wednesday, no?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29875729/has-the-flat-season-finished?post_id=531429653#531429653starts Wednesday, no?Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:52:30 -0500