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whats the latest on this ! are racegoers allowed to epsom in a months time ?
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Its quite amazing when you think of it Elisjohn , it simply doesn't add up..You can spend a whole day in a indoor shopping mall with thousends of people touching off each other yet standing in the open air is considered unsafe...
I'm booked up to go to Brighton on 18th May, there are 6 of us. Not expecting great racing of course but it'll be nice to watch races live again.
Crowds were back at old trafford yesterday for the footie.
elisjohn
epsom between 4,000 and 10,000 royal ascot trying to get 10,000 wembly 22,500 same week,snooker full house today
racing both sides of the sea need to get its finger out and start lobbying for proper crowds.
epsom between 4,000 and 10,000 royal ascot trying to get 10,000 wembly 22,500 same week,snooker full house today
racing both sides of the sea need to get its finger out and start lobbying for proper crowds.
17th , shame just missing the dante meeting then
, my fav meeting to go too id say
, my fav meeting to go too id say
yes jimnast, illtell you this ive no time for barry hearns, but if he was in charge of racing, id assure you that there would be a full house at hq for the guineas meeting , and aintree would have been with fans as well imo
no loss , let racing sort itself out before they allow honest punters back !
Hoping Dante days are sunny, picnic rug up the hill 1.5f out does the trick, not the same but free and 5 beers for a 5er 
york council are not helping they dont want big crowds at the summer fixtures because they dont wont them back in the city,i bet the restaurant owners and pubs are rejoicing at that.
Use the bushes, not arroganly but try my hardest to be out of view, but thats not ideal Jim I agree.
York packed today with a mixture of what looked like Uk tourists, day drinkers and eaters.
Our council possibly like most seem to be stuck in the 20th century but I try not to moan!
York packed today with a mixture of what looked like Uk tourists, day drinkers and eaters.
Our council possibly like most seem to be stuck in the 20th century but I try not to moan!
To be fair been like that plenty of last summer on the grass 1.5f out, plenty of people bringing a picnic and tins by the looks of it, a few of us stay all 7 races or whatever and people have left it immaculate, no mess left, there shouldnt be a problem unless the council or the racecourse create one.
we all have to use bushes from time to time,
are many of the hotels open in york ?
are many of the hotels open in york ?
Apart from last year have been going Ebor meeting on the Friday, loved it, first class train from London,hotel opposite for a few, easy to get to track, easy getting a drink and Champagne at a decent price, great viewing, hope we can go this year.
dis something similar, 1st class train paid in advance cost me only about 20 quid more, than 2nd class, leather seats , tea/ coffee, full english, and on way back , went through a few wine bottles plus a bottle of gin and a meal.
everybody comments on the price of champagne at york deptford ,i would say you could have 3 bottles at york or one at goodwood.
Jim I couldnt tell you sorry!
Its the smaller days I miss, give me a day at Thirsk, Ripon, Weth any day over a load of pish cans @ york, ironic ino when ive just told you I take a bag of cans to see the racing outside!
I did see York made some discussion with BHA to put Dante back a week. Offical line was NO - it doesnt fit in with classic pattern.
Its the smaller days I miss, give me a day at Thirsk, Ripon, Weth any day over a load of pish cans @ york, ironic ino when ive just told you I take a bag of cans to see the racing outside!
I did see York made some discussion with BHA to put Dante back a week. Offical line was NO - it doesnt fit in with classic pattern.
all it would have done is clashed with the lupe stakes and predominante stakes at goodwood ,its like so many are trying to awkward again i thought the pandemic might of ironed that out a bit.
all it would have done is clashed with the lupe stakes and predominante stakes at goodwood ,its like so many are trying to awkward again i thought the pandemic might of ironed that out a bit.
all it would have done is clashed with the lupe stakes and predominante stakes at goodwood ,its like so many are trying to awkward again i thought the pandemic might of ironed that out a bit.
Yeah adapt, do anything, unpopular for many reasons but why not run 2 days of the Dante with the worst 2 thirds of races as normal, save the best 6 races for ANY day the week after, use whatever day of the week you like, 5 odd days diff should be ok for horse prep.I get the feeling they do not want it that badly!
Redcar anyone? https://www.redcarracing.co.uk/fixtures/regular-raceday-monday-17th-may/ From what I understand in addition ot face nappies, you can't freely roam to the parade and preparade rings .
Jimnast , hopefully that's not the start of rip off racing...
Ponte might as well have stayed closed for what they are setting up.
Chester is a rip off once you factor in transport (train), ticket, food etc. fook that. I'd rather deposit on here and punt with that money.
What's the point ?
I reckon they're in danger of pricing out many people...
What's the point ?
I reckon they're in danger of pricing out many people...
You could say the same about anything punts. Why go anywhere when its cheaper to stay at home and watch on TV. Some people like to experience events live in the real world.
hello workrider
hope your well
chester is always expensive has been for years ,day members or county stand can cost more than royal ascot one you see ok racing one you see the best racing in the world,chester has a big open space in the middle where people could go and picnic for say a tenner and still be close to the action,but no they will just ram it up everybody,not just with entrance cost but the cost of everything else when you are there,chester bet takes 10%of the sp the punters who use them will not be aware as they do not need to display that fact,i have no doubt if asked why the course is not open they will blame covid as many other walks of life will for the rest of both our lives,its a real shame the way chester has gone i know its not every ones cup of tea but i do enjoy the up coming vase meeting,next week at york who cater for the same kind of racegoer is all round great value to suit everybodys pocket.
hope your well
chester is always expensive has been for years ,day members or county stand can cost more than royal ascot one you see ok racing one you see the best racing in the world,chester has a big open space in the middle where people could go and picnic for say a tenner and still be close to the action,but no they will just ram it up everybody,not just with entrance cost but the cost of everything else when you are there,chester bet takes 10%of the sp the punters who use them will not be aware as they do not need to display that fact,i have no doubt if asked why the course is not open they will blame covid as many other walks of life will for the rest of both our lives,its a real shame the way chester has gone i know its not every ones cup of tea but i do enjoy the up coming vase meeting,next week at york who cater for the same kind of racegoer is all round great value to suit everybodys pocket.
I for one wont be paying decent money to be herded into one section of a course and told off if you pull your mask down. Not my idea of a day out. I'll wait for the day when i can go racing and do what the hell i like when i get there..
There is surely no chance after Chelt the first time around that they will be first to commit to anything?
If the football is back and maskless to 1/2 capacity then surely racing will follow suit, dont see racing being first to do anything.
Jim a couple of questions, I have about 30 UK IRE tracks to do, you dont know which of the 30 are left ofc, but how far down the list would Chester be to visit? Ive been into the town and seen what thats like so dont overly need to see that part again!
And how many of the 50 odd courses we have do you feel are better off financially with no crowds in?
If the football is back and maskless to 1/2 capacity then surely racing will follow suit, dont see racing being first to do anything.
Jim a couple of questions, I have about 30 UK IRE tracks to do, you dont know which of the 30 are left ofc, but how far down the list would Chester be to visit? Ive been into the town and seen what thats like so dont overly need to see that part again!
And how many of the 50 odd courses we have do you feel are better off financially with no crowds in?
good morning swaddle
your first question about chester
i know i gave it some stick earlier on this thread and i do not like the way it is been run and to be honest can only see the company getting even greedier ,it is a great course to visit especially this fixture i accept not everyone likes chester and can understand that,however i would be pretty sure the current vase meeting would suit you, train station about a 20 minute walk through the town,the friday nights and saturdays like york and haydock are probably best avoided,they do have a friday afternoon fixture the day before the st leger which i sometimes go to and in all honesty its a bit to quiet in fact the last time i went i left after 5 races and went in the pub that overlooks the finishing straight,then popped out to watch from the wall,to answer how far down the list i would have chester in the top 20 of courses to visit in fact i could not split the vase meeting over the dante meeting.
2nd question
i could not put a number on how many would be better of without crowds as it beggars belief that some seem fine with it but whilst they are getting grants i would say 20 upwards, leicester a track i like do try but have always struggled to get crowds large asian population,miles out of the town and other big sporting teams in the city probably the reasons they would be better of just getting the tv/data money as would others as i say i like leicester and they do try there best ,here is a few examples when the public are meant to be allowed back on may 17th.
hexham may 18th no public just members and shareholders
huntingdon no public for the fixtures on may 18th and may 31st clearly getting to much help and thats a jcr course who where trying to sell kempton to raise money,so in fact on the 2nd day of the public been allowed back nobody can go night racing that date,we all saw the stampede to sit outside pubs in the cold for some reason racing does not fancy taking any of that money people want to spend.
newmarket may 22nd 4000 attendance but only 1500 public already sold out who are the other 2,500 ? i think they have around 1200 members so that would leave 1300 owners or perhaps the gravy train is been well looked after.
stratford first 3 fixtures only the centre course is open.
ponte only the 3rd ring open thats a large car park 2 furlongs out.
you say you dont see racing to be the first to do anything nor do i,sageform suggest cheltenham in october as ridiculous as it is i would take that as been back to an unrestricted crowd ,even though its almost 6 months later than barry hearn got a full house in doors at the snooker.
to many in racing have become to comfortable with the situation no traffic nice and easy to wander around the racecourse itv racing seem to have more staff than mcdonalds they are fine and dandy with it in fact they struggle not to show how much they are enjoying been there ,i pay to go racing over 200 days a year and i know a few others from this forum who do the same yet these sort of loyal racegoers are been forgotten,2 tracks that race in the period from may 17th till june 21st are tracks i am an annual member at are making it very complicated to go racing even for a member who just wants to go racing again ,imagine those who are not as keen they will in the end just give up and find something else to do.
from june 21st as we stand social distancing ends however i fear many racecourses with dither around and chase many away from the sport its not just the uk ,the head of hri said the other day he hopes to get some crowds back for listowel which is in late september where on earth is the ambition from the people who run the sport ,50,000 turned up at the kentucky derby last weekend yet it seems like so long as the the industry insiders are ok over here sod the punters.
your first question about chester
i know i gave it some stick earlier on this thread and i do not like the way it is been run and to be honest can only see the company getting even greedier ,it is a great course to visit especially this fixture i accept not everyone likes chester and can understand that,however i would be pretty sure the current vase meeting would suit you, train station about a 20 minute walk through the town,the friday nights and saturdays like york and haydock are probably best avoided,they do have a friday afternoon fixture the day before the st leger which i sometimes go to and in all honesty its a bit to quiet in fact the last time i went i left after 5 races and went in the pub that overlooks the finishing straight,then popped out to watch from the wall,to answer how far down the list i would have chester in the top 20 of courses to visit in fact i could not split the vase meeting over the dante meeting.
2nd question
i could not put a number on how many would be better of without crowds as it beggars belief that some seem fine with it but whilst they are getting grants i would say 20 upwards, leicester a track i like do try but have always struggled to get crowds large asian population,miles out of the town and other big sporting teams in the city probably the reasons they would be better of just getting the tv/data money as would others as i say i like leicester and they do try there best ,here is a few examples when the public are meant to be allowed back on may 17th.
hexham may 18th no public just members and shareholders
huntingdon no public for the fixtures on may 18th and may 31st clearly getting to much help and thats a jcr course who where trying to sell kempton to raise money,so in fact on the 2nd day of the public been allowed back nobody can go night racing that date,we all saw the stampede to sit outside pubs in the cold for some reason racing does not fancy taking any of that money people want to spend.
newmarket may 22nd 4000 attendance but only 1500 public already sold out who are the other 2,500 ? i think they have around 1200 members so that would leave 1300 owners or perhaps the gravy train is been well looked after.
stratford first 3 fixtures only the centre course is open.
ponte only the 3rd ring open thats a large car park 2 furlongs out.
you say you dont see racing to be the first to do anything nor do i,sageform suggest cheltenham in october as ridiculous as it is i would take that as been back to an unrestricted crowd ,even though its almost 6 months later than barry hearn got a full house in doors at the snooker.
to many in racing have become to comfortable with the situation no traffic nice and easy to wander around the racecourse itv racing seem to have more staff than mcdonalds they are fine and dandy with it in fact they struggle not to show how much they are enjoying been there ,i pay to go racing over 200 days a year and i know a few others from this forum who do the same yet these sort of loyal racegoers are been forgotten,2 tracks that race in the period from may 17th till june 21st are tracks i am an annual member at are making it very complicated to go racing even for a member who just wants to go racing again ,imagine those who are not as keen they will in the end just give up and find something else to do.
from june 21st as we stand social distancing ends however i fear many racecourses with dither around and chase many away from the sport its not just the uk ,the head of hri said the other day he hopes to get some crowds back for listowel which is in late september where on earth is the ambition from the people who run the sport ,50,000 turned up at the kentucky derby last weekend yet it seems like so long as the the industry insiders are ok over here sod the punters.
I just don't understand people on here. Perpetual moaners.
Many seem to have made their minds up what racing will be like on course from May 17th without having even read the track's websites. Also, so many were so desperate to go back on track a year ago but now only want to do so on their own terms.
Of course things will not be the same to start with but we are, hopefully, going through the tail end of a global pandemic that could easily flare up again in the UK.
In the first week back, I am booked up to be at Notts x 2, Southwell, M Rasen and Haydock. Then the second week, Beverley, Ripon and so on.
I am a member at three tracks but whether a member or not, the booking procedures have not been that onerous, for god's sake! Filling out a track and trace from and returning it, basically.
I do not dispute that some tracks probably like the idea of no spectators for small, midweek meetings but let's not bl**dy well encourage them by not turning up and then giving them good reason to go behind closed doors!
Racing still loves to be a 'club' but those of us not in the club must try to stop that by still going.
But, to be fair, racing has not pushed for spectators because it has not wanted to blot its copybook over the sport returning on June 1st last year - which I somewhat understand.
To end, though, last September I went to the one day pilot at Donny. I was pleased at how close to normal it was, just the pre-parade ring off limits and I wasn't able to get around the whole of the paddock. But viewing was as normal.
So, for the 'racegoers' out there intent on moaning, why not just give it a chance during the first few weeks and then if you don't like it stay at home! But complaining without really knowing what it will be like is not on.
Many seem to have made their minds up what racing will be like on course from May 17th without having even read the track's websites. Also, so many were so desperate to go back on track a year ago but now only want to do so on their own terms.
Of course things will not be the same to start with but we are, hopefully, going through the tail end of a global pandemic that could easily flare up again in the UK.
In the first week back, I am booked up to be at Notts x 2, Southwell, M Rasen and Haydock. Then the second week, Beverley, Ripon and so on.
I am a member at three tracks but whether a member or not, the booking procedures have not been that onerous, for god's sake! Filling out a track and trace from and returning it, basically.
I do not dispute that some tracks probably like the idea of no spectators for small, midweek meetings but let's not bl**dy well encourage them by not turning up and then giving them good reason to go behind closed doors!
Racing still loves to be a 'club' but those of us not in the club must try to stop that by still going.
But, to be fair, racing has not pushed for spectators because it has not wanted to blot its copybook over the sport returning on June 1st last year - which I somewhat understand.
To end, though, last September I went to the one day pilot at Donny. I was pleased at how close to normal it was, just the pre-parade ring off limits and I wasn't able to get around the whole of the paddock. But viewing was as normal.
So, for the 'racegoers' out there intent on moaning, why not just give it a chance during the first few weeks and then if you don't like it stay at home! But complaining without really knowing what it will be like is not on.
a good post the knight and i agree with most of what you say,however whilst you may well have found booking procedures to have not been that onerous some have including myself,now that may well be i am not that great on technology but i doubt i am alone in that,anyway the main thing is you are back racing enjoy it and hopefully many more will have your attitude to returning to this great sport.
What is the point of track and trace? If Fred tests positive how will anyone know if they were near him? Muzzles -for what point -they don't work? Why could it all flare up again in the UK? Is that admitting that the experimental gene therapy doesn't work?
It's not complaining without seeing it, it's seeing what's on offer and thinking that ain't normality .
It's not complaining without seeing it, it's seeing what's on offer and thinking that ain't normality .
Also booked up for Sandown,12 of us in the 1875 lounge, 40 per person, which is enough but I don't mind as I really like Sandown and it's easy for me to get to
Muzzles -for what point -they don't work? Why could it all flare up again in the UK? Is that admitting that the experimental gene therapy doesn't work?
Yes they do. No it is not.
Yes they do. No it is not.
Well said Jim and Knight for different reasons.
Jim agree with eveverything said.
Defo Chester NOT a Sat to avoid the weekend millionaires.
Have applied for York ticket 22nd May but strangely not ars ed if I get it or not. Not the course we need to worry about obvs.
Knight semi agree with what youve said, for example I will do the yorkshire courses and I am not so bothered what they do on the principle I have only travelled an hour max to get there, but borderline places for me like Southwell, Notts, Haydock, Rasen for myself, wouldnt travel 2h to be fenced/penned in somewhere, your maybe right, we shouldnt be moaning, we should be showing we are grateful so midweek behind closed doors isnt the norm.
Jim agree with eveverything said.
Defo Chester NOT a Sat to avoid the weekend millionaires.
Have applied for York ticket 22nd May but strangely not ars ed if I get it or not. Not the course we need to worry about obvs.
Knight semi agree with what youve said, for example I will do the yorkshire courses and I am not so bothered what they do on the principle I have only travelled an hour max to get there, but borderline places for me like Southwell, Notts, Haydock, Rasen for myself, wouldnt travel 2h to be fenced/penned in somewhere, your maybe right, we shouldnt be moaning, we should be showing we are grateful so midweek behind closed doors isnt the norm.
good to see so many looking forward to going racing again.
Jim what is the reason behind the Ponte farce, shooting themselves in the foot surely?
Not everyone is the same granted, but how many like myself would happily pay a 5er a pint and not much change from a tenner for burger and chips but now as we are being stuffed in the picnic end will take 4 cans and a sandwich with me
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Theres 25 odd quid just from me, surely there will be 100 odd people who do the same, arguably nearer 500 on the friday night meetings, crazy stuff.
Not everyone is the same granted, but how many like myself would happily pay a 5er a pint and not much change from a tenner for burger and chips but now as we are being stuffed in the picnic end will take 4 cans and a sandwich with me
.Theres 25 odd quid just from me, surely there will be 100 odd people who do the same, arguably nearer 500 on the friday night meetings, crazy stuff.
what i do wish would happen is the bha and hri would be stonger in there plans for the next few months ,uefa are staging the european cup final with fans from both english teams in turkey,huntingdon wont allow the public in a open space others are f..king about with decisions i realise some councils will poke the noses in which wont help,i sometimes wonder if these councils really do want to get back to normality perhaps they to have got the taste for all this free money.
Again all being said seeing over 100 meetings (dont know the exact figure) for £400 on a yoekshire racing badge is fantastic value and nobody should complain about that as frustrating as some of the viewing will be.
swaddle
norman who is in charge at ponte comes from a legal back ground my guess is he is scared of any claims if things went t.ts up and a few caught covid and blamed going racing,that is only a guess.
norman who is in charge at ponte comes from a legal back ground my guess is he is scared of any claims if things went t.ts up and a few caught covid and blamed going racing,that is only a guess.
Good afternoon noon Jimnast, as far as I'm aware it's a reserved seating and table in a plush(ish) lounge on the first floor. Balcony overlooking the winning line and a balcony at the back overlooking the parade ring. Just 1 complimentary drink and that's it. I'm happy enough yo pay 40 quid for that and, as it's a family get together, really looking forward to it.
May 6, 2021 -- 11:43AM, duncan idaho wrote:
Muzzles -for what point -they don't work? Why could it all flare up again in the UK? Is that admitting that the experimental gene therapy doesn't work? Yes they do. No it is not.
Muzzles work ? https://www.aier.org/article/masking-a-careful-review-of-the-evidence/
All vaccines are experimental at the moment -https://factcheckedorg.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/covid-vaccines.r5.1.pdf -they are licensed for emergency use only .
Hello slippy it’s a nice room with a great view ,I don’t think your doing anything wrong at 40 quid hope you have a great time a find a couple of winners to contribute towards the exis
Wearing masks outside at a race meeting is ridiculous. It is a BHA requirement and nothing to do with legislation.
I was talking to one of the officials at Fontwell last night and he has heard that wearing masks will go on May 17th. Owners will also be allowed into the parade ring,
I was talking to one of the officials at Fontwell last night and he has heard that wearing masks will go on May 17th. Owners will also be allowed into the parade ring,
this is my frustration mr c ,we all agree the bha did a good job when racing restarted but its time to kick on now and get on with things hopefully the fontwell official is right.
thinking about it mr c i can see that been an arc policy who do seem to want to get there finger out more than jcr.
According to some of the websites it looks like a lot of it will be outdoors only. I assume its to the change again due on June 21st and courses don`t want to change inside areas around for maybe just one meeting.
if its only until the 21st ekbalco i will settle for that but my concerns are it wont be at some racecourses.
Mr C not only is wearing masks outside at a race meeting ridiculous it looks ridiculous too,no one in 100 yards of you and you have to be seen to be doing the right thing,hope you're right about masks re May 17,they are purely about control imo and plenty bought into it thinking they're doing their bit.
Tom Dascombe just been interviewed saying the rules on course are crazy.
Tom Dascombe just been interviewed saying the rules on course are crazy.
Yes, this mask wearing is tiresome and outdoors it is just about being politically correct. But, better to be able to go and have to wear a mask than not be able to go at all.
I am booked to go racing at least 4 times a week now until end of year all over the midlands and the North, but the only track I have not bothered with yet is Ponte. Either it is Norman's legal background, or it is picky local authority, but what on earth the track is doing I cannot fathom.
Either the third stand nearer the M62 than the finish line (well, nearly) or a Premier Enclosure where you have a bit of grass to watch the races from plus a bit of paddock viewing. No grandstand steps even, if the website is correct. No, Ponte can await my return to a bit more sense prevails.
Lastly, to Jimnast. Yes, sorry mate I am 61 and had a long IT career with some major banks, so I do have an advantage. But, too many of us older generation imagine it is all harder online than it actually is. If you do have any issues or questions with booking racing tickets etc online and have nobody else to ask, message me via this site. I would do anything to assist other genuine racegoers.
I am booked to go racing at least 4 times a week now until end of year all over the midlands and the North, but the only track I have not bothered with yet is Ponte. Either it is Norman's legal background, or it is picky local authority, but what on earth the track is doing I cannot fathom.
Either the third stand nearer the M62 than the finish line (well, nearly) or a Premier Enclosure where you have a bit of grass to watch the races from plus a bit of paddock viewing. No grandstand steps even, if the website is correct. No, Ponte can await my return to a bit more sense prevails.
Lastly, to Jimnast. Yes, sorry mate I am 61 and had a long IT career with some major banks, so I do have an advantage. But, too many of us older generation imagine it is all harder online than it actually is. If you do have any issues or questions with booking racing tickets etc online and have nobody else to ask, message me via this site. I would do anything to assist other genuine racegoers.
I'm led to believe that Ponty Tatts isn't going to be open as it's part of the current 'green zones' that are in place everywhere
The masks & distancing have to be history from June 21 onwards or we could be stuck here forever
The masks & distancing have to be history from June 21 onwards or we could be stuck here forever
Mandatory wearing of masks outside is ridiculous. Not a legal requirement in the UK to do it in a city centre, so why is it necessary to do it on a racecourse?
meanwhile in 2 and a bit weeks , nearly 10,000 fans will be allowed to travel to istanbul from uk to watch champions league final
Newmarket has a meeting either side of the 21st June date.
The meeting before is selling tickets for 'general admission', whereas after theres tickets for silver ring, grandstand and 'champions lawn'
I take from this, general admission = being coralled into certain areas on a one way system with little hitlers watching your every move.
i'll wait til after June 21st..
The meeting before is selling tickets for 'general admission', whereas after theres tickets for silver ring, grandstand and 'champions lawn'
I take from this, general admission = being coralled into certain areas on a one way system with little hitlers watching your every move.
i'll wait til after June 21st..
Ref 'little hitlers', this is the list of officials present at Lingfield tomorrow, where I have a runner (and won't be going):
Assistant Steward: Kate Smith.
Clerk of Scales: Jeremy Lind.
Equine Welfare Integrity Officer: Kelly McSorley, Nick Holman, Peter Double, Sarah Collins.
Judge: Jane Green.
Social Distancing Officer: Cody Watkins.
Starter: Steven Avis, Wayne Hutchinson.
Steward: Fergus Sweeney, Sam Angell.
Stewards’ Panel Chair: Sarah Ellison.
Veterinary Officer: Colin Roberts.
Can you imagine the personality type that would even consider applying for a job as a 'Social Distancing Officer'?
Assistant Steward: Kate Smith.
Clerk of Scales: Jeremy Lind.
Equine Welfare Integrity Officer: Kelly McSorley, Nick Holman, Peter Double, Sarah Collins.
Judge: Jane Green.
Social Distancing Officer: Cody Watkins.
Starter: Steven Avis, Wayne Hutchinson.
Steward: Fergus Sweeney, Sam Angell.
Stewards’ Panel Chair: Sarah Ellison.
Veterinary Officer: Colin Roberts.
Can you imagine the personality type that would even consider applying for a job as a 'Social Distancing Officer'?
thats a kind offer the knight i may well take you up on it.
how on earth you spot these things anorakhopefully he will be looking for another ridiculous job soon.
hello bb hope your well and backing a few winners.
how on earth you spot these things anorak
hopefully he will be looking for another ridiculous job soon.hello bb hope your well and backing a few winners.
And if you are still unsure it will be written all over his hi viz jacket.
Jimnast,
My horse running at Lingfield is not a great fan of starting stalls, always blindfolded and usually goes in last, and even then he can rear up. So I was looking to see which starters are on duty and there was the new job title on the line above.
My horse running at Lingfield is not a great fan of starting stalls, always blindfolded and usually goes in last, and even then he can rear up. So I was looking to see which starters are on duty and there was the new job title on the line above.
hopefully he goes in with no problems tomorrow anorak good luck with him.
will you go ?
will you go ?
Definitely not - can't sit and have a drink with the trainer beforehand, can't go to the saddling boxes, can't go in the paddock, can't go in the winners enclosure, refreshments only outdoors and wear a mask all day.
I'd have more fun on a day trip to Porton Down.
I'd have more fun on a day trip to Porton Down.
what a shame its come to this,i was reading tom dascombe saying its mad i can not have a drink with my winning owners on the racecourse but i can go into town and have one with them.
nice to see hughie morrinson being interviewed on tv racing, no mask
I think they are now interviewing jockeys and trainers in a designated area where muzzles are not required . Earlier Luke harvey was unfacenappied on the course while the stalls handlers were only yards away. He'll kill them all .
elisjohn
surely the game can not take place in turkey its just been added to the red list.
surely the game can not take place in turkey its just been added to the red list.
elisjohn,
Yes, you and me both. Beverley on the Tuesday and then three days at York - a wonderful week. Fingers crossed that we can do that very thing next year but it is hard to believe in 2022 it would have been a 3 year interval!
Yes, you and me both. Beverley on the Tuesday and then three days at York - a wonderful week. Fingers crossed that we can do that very thing next year but it is hard to believe in 2022 it would have been a 3 year interval!
y Peter Scargill
UPDATED 7:25PM, MAY 8 2021
Owners returning to the paddock and the removal of the need to wear a facemask outside are among the relaxations racecourses are seeking to bring in for racing after May 17 provided government coronavirus restrictions are eased a week on Monday.
It is understood from multiple sources that the strict demarcation between trainers and owners, which has been in force since racing returned in June last year, is likely to end and enable those owning the horses to interact more freely with professionals on racedays.
It is not yet clear how the move will impact the zoning arrangement at the tracks with the likes of trainers, jockeys, staff and media so far operating in a 'green zone' and owners distanced from the action in an 'amber zone' where spectators will return to from May 17.
The separation of owners and professionals on racedays has increasingly led to irritability within the sport with trainer Tom Dascombe last week saying it "makes no sense" he could not have a drink with his winning owners at Chester but could do so at a pub.
Mandatory masks: but after May 17 new protocols may mean owners will no longer have to wear them outside
Mandatory masks: but after May 17 new protocols may mean owners will no longer have to wear them outside
Pool
In response, Racecourse Association chief executive David Armstrong outlined that racing was beholden to government rules, but added: "If racing could make its own changes to how things are now then it might look different."
Racing figures are nervously awaiting an announcement from prime minister Boris Johnson in the coming days as to whether conditions have been met to unlock England further from May 17 which would enable crowds of up to 4,000 to attend racecourses, including paying spectators for the first time since the end of last year.
While there is no expectation that larger attendances will be permitted on racecourses until June 21, the date scheduled for the lifting of all lockdown restrictions in England, those at the course from next Monday are likely to no longer need to wear a facemask when not inside, with a source outlining that and greater contact for owners "will form part of" the changes.
Next month is a key one for racing in Britain with the Cazoo Derby meeting at Epsom and Royal Ascot taking place, and owners and spectators are eager to return to the racecourse after months of participating in the action remotely.
Officials at Ascot stated this month that they were "hopeful" of being able to get up to 10,000 people on the course for the royal meeting.
The fixture is understood to be being considered as a pilot event for the next round of tests being conducted by the Events Research Programme, which is testing different scenarios involving getting people to, from and around venues in a safe way ahead of the phased reopening of society following lockdown.
UPDATED 7:25PM, MAY 8 2021
Owners returning to the paddock and the removal of the need to wear a facemask outside are among the relaxations racecourses are seeking to bring in for racing after May 17 provided government coronavirus restrictions are eased a week on Monday.
It is understood from multiple sources that the strict demarcation between trainers and owners, which has been in force since racing returned in June last year, is likely to end and enable those owning the horses to interact more freely with professionals on racedays.
It is not yet clear how the move will impact the zoning arrangement at the tracks with the likes of trainers, jockeys, staff and media so far operating in a 'green zone' and owners distanced from the action in an 'amber zone' where spectators will return to from May 17.
The separation of owners and professionals on racedays has increasingly led to irritability within the sport with trainer Tom Dascombe last week saying it "makes no sense" he could not have a drink with his winning owners at Chester but could do so at a pub.
Mandatory masks: but after May 17 new protocols may mean owners will no longer have to wear them outside
Mandatory masks: but after May 17 new protocols may mean owners will no longer have to wear them outside
Pool
In response, Racecourse Association chief executive David Armstrong outlined that racing was beholden to government rules, but added: "If racing could make its own changes to how things are now then it might look different."
Racing figures are nervously awaiting an announcement from prime minister Boris Johnson in the coming days as to whether conditions have been met to unlock England further from May 17 which would enable crowds of up to 4,000 to attend racecourses, including paying spectators for the first time since the end of last year.
While there is no expectation that larger attendances will be permitted on racecourses until June 21, the date scheduled for the lifting of all lockdown restrictions in England, those at the course from next Monday are likely to no longer need to wear a facemask when not inside, with a source outlining that and greater contact for owners "will form part of" the changes.
Next month is a key one for racing in Britain with the Cazoo Derby meeting at Epsom and Royal Ascot taking place, and owners and spectators are eager to return to the racecourse after months of participating in the action remotely.
Officials at Ascot stated this month that they were "hopeful" of being able to get up to 10,000 people on the course for the royal meeting.
The fixture is understood to be being considered as a pilot event for the next round of tests being conducted by the Events Research Programme, which is testing different scenarios involving getting people to, from and around venues in a safe way ahead of the phased reopening of society following lockdown.
73,000 at the boxing in america last night . huntingdon zero paying punters for there two fixtures after may 17th,
I think Huntingdon is something to do with building work going on.
I am doing windsor on May 17. Face nappy rule is ludicrous and I believe will continue all summer
Was at Plumpton this afternoon. 157 owners booked. Mask police were very active unlike Fontwell on Wednesday.
I would have thought the mask would be light touch today as it is going out of fashion on Monday week.
I would have thought the mask would be light touch today as it is going out of fashion on Monday week.
thanks ekbalco flood damage seems the problem i had not realised that.
Warwick isthe only meeting allowing punters next week that is sold out. Find that a tad strange.
Not really -Track and trace, muzzles,covid marshalls. As the Anorak said, a day out at Porton Down would be less bothersome.
I've also seen one item on the website for Salisbury that any sane person would assume was a spoof:
"There will be limited seating available, therefore it is highly recommended that you bring your own portable/folding chair."
But it's for real!
"There will be limited seating available, therefore it is highly recommended that you bring your own portable/folding chair."
But it's for real!
As a member at Kelso I got a letter regarding attendance at the May 30th meeting which will be Members only. There was a fair list of "thou shalt nots", and an indication that all the best viewing places will be out of bounds, at which point I had decided that it's probably best to wait until the September meeting before returning, assuming we aren't on the the 4th/5th/6th (delete as appropriate) wave by then.
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