2 things affected my interest...when the previous generation of jockeys retired (AP, Ruby, Geraghty etc.) and when the Willie Mullins monopoly/benefit began. Also the first day (and the build-up to it) is so intense that the next 3 days are a bit of an anti-climax (the Gold Cup being an exception.) Bring back 3 days, reduce the amount of races (far too many mares races for a start) and that makes each race a special event.
2 things affected my interest...when the previous generation of jockeys retired (AP, Ruby, Geraghty etc.) and when the Willie Mullins monopoly/benefit began.Also the first day (and the build-up to it) is so intense that the next 3 days are a bit of a