New Posts For Thread: Things in the middle of a racecourse [top trumps]https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31824611/things-in-the-middle-of-a-racecourse-top-trumpsI will take an early lead with:AUTEUIL - a public swimming pool - https://www.paris.fr/lieux/piscine-d-auteuil-3324WORCESTER - an open air cinema - https://www.cinemaoutdoor.co.uk/worcester-outdoor-cinemaI have forgotten where the dug track isDoes Sandowsn still haved a ski resort inside it? I haven't been there for a while - either the racecourse or the resort.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31824611/things-in-the-middle-of-a-racecourse-top-trumps?post_id=563637845#563637845Does Sandowsn still haved a ski resort inside it? I haven't been there for a while - either the racecourse or the resort.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 01:49:37 -0600The Knight • December 4, 2023 11:10 PM GMTBut, I do still love all our tracks because they have one thing most of the US tracks do not...character!100% !https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31824611/things-in-the-middle-of-a-racecourse-top-trumps?post_id=563637843#563637843The Knight • December 4, 2023 11:10 PM GMTBut, I do still love all our tracks because they have one thing most of the US tracks do not...character!100% !Tue, 05 Dec 2023 01:46:12 -0600Southwell has some of the adjoining golf course.Sandown used to have (aside from the car park that still remains) golf holes then a go-kart track. But it also has the five furlong course....Last week Wetherby had 2 bookies and absolutely no racegoershttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31824611/things-in-the-middle-of-a-racecourse-top-trumps?post_id=563637659#563637659Southwell has some of the adjoining golf course.Sandown used to have (aside from the car park that still remains) golf holes then a go-kart track. But it also has the five furlong course....Last week Wetherby had 2 bookies and absolutely no racegoersMon, 04 Dec 2023 17:10:52 -0600Newmarket : Gallops.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31824611/things-in-the-middle-of-a-racecourse-top-trumps?post_id=563636993#563636993Newmarket : Gallops.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:11:53 -0600Not sure these would qualify but unique as far as I am aware. Chilivani, a tight oval flat track with four bends, on the inside is a "Steeplechase" course which consists of fences similar to showjumping arenas but includes stone walls and goes in a 3https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31824611/things-in-the-middle-of-a-racecourse-top-trumps?post_id=563636789#563636789Not sure these would qualify but unique as far as I am aware. Chilivani, a tight oval flat track with four bends, on the inside is a "Steeplechase" course which consists of fences similar to showjumping arenas but includes stone walls and goes in a 3Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:48:45 -0600CHESTER racecourse (courtesy of https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/whats-on/seven-things-you-didnt-know-11141629)The Virgin Mary is buried thereOK, not strictly true. But legend has it that a "statue" of the Virgin Mary is buried under the raised moundhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31824611/things-in-the-middle-of-a-racecourse-top-trumps?post_id=563636737#563636737CHESTER racecourse (courtesy of https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/whats-on/seven-things-you-didnt-know-11141629)The Virgin Mary is buried thereOK, not strictly true. But legend has it that a "statue" of the Virgin Mary is buried under the raised moundMon, 04 Dec 2023 12:22:02 -0600Chester home to several also permanently waterlogged football pitches in the winter....a polo pitch in the summer...https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31824611/things-in-the-middle-of-a-racecourse-top-trumps?post_id=563636035#563636035Chester home to several also permanently waterlogged football pitches in the winter....a polo pitch in the summer...Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:37:33 -0600Here's what Aintree looks (and sounds) like in a Triumph TR3...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwgtelKd91Ehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31824611/things-in-the-middle-of-a-racecourse-top-trumps?post_id=563635929#563635929Here's what Aintree looks (and sounds) like in a Triumph TR3...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwgtelKd91EMon, 04 Dec 2023 08:07:32 -0600This is the best thread in ages. Congratulations OP!https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31824611/things-in-the-middle-of-a-racecourse-top-trumps?post_id=563635871#563635871This is the best thread in ages. Congratulations OP!Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:55:19 -0600Great stuff. I think it's mainly used for bike races now.https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/31824611/things-in-the-middle-of-a-racecourse-top-trumps?post_id=563635793#563635793Great stuff. I think it's mainly used for bike races now.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:28:29 -0600