New Posts For Thread: Thoughts From The Curragh.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30325611/thoughts-from-the-curraghEnjoyable days racing despite the weather there today with two highlights.The day showed the genius of two men,Aidan OBrien and Chris Hayes.The first race lost one of its stars by the withdrawal of Portage but had the much vaunted John F Kennedy.He agood post from a different angle ajihttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30325611/thoughts-from-the-curragh?post_id=540923889#540923889good post from a different angle ajiWed, 13 Aug 2014 06:57:36 -0500One of my favourite places in the world ... sat on the top level, wind blowing through the gaps in the balcony, Dessie's dulcet tones announcing "the white flag is raised". I'll be spending a good few £££ next month to go there rather than an hourhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30325611/thoughts-from-the-curragh?post_id=540923521#540923521One of my favourite places in the world ... sat on the top level, wind blowing through the gaps in the balcony, Dessie's dulcet tones announcing "the white flag is raised". I'll be spending a good few £££ next month to go there rather than an hourWed, 13 Aug 2014 06:15:20 -0500I agree with WMFB, I don't go racing for the grub or the drink, I want to go and watch top quality racing. Comparing Killarney with The Curragh is like comparing prime fillet beef and Tesco hamburgers. Killarney is a low grade track with gaff horseshttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30325611/thoughts-from-the-curragh?post_id=540912021#540912021I agree with WMFB, I don't go racing for the grub or the drink, I want to go and watch top quality racing. Comparing Killarney with The Curragh is like comparing prime fillet beef and Tesco hamburgers. Killarney is a low grade track with gaff horsesTue, 12 Aug 2014 12:13:24 -0500park in town and walk down!!https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30325611/thoughts-from-the-curragh?post_id=540907621#540907621park in town and walk down!!Tue, 12 Aug 2014 06:43:20 -0500I love Killarney magnificent racecourse,mind you a nightmare to get out of.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30325611/thoughts-from-the-curragh?post_id=540907601#540907601I love Killarney magnificent racecourse,mind you a nightmare to get out of.Tue, 12 Aug 2014 06:40:09 -0500wildman take a course down south like killarney.well run, vibrant atmosphere.competitive mostly low grade racing.healthy crowds.loads of good facilitys food drink.music after racing.it works.its not rocket sciencehttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30325611/thoughts-from-the-curragh?post_id=540907565#540907565wildman take a course down south like killarney.well run, vibrant atmosphere.competitive mostly low grade racing.healthy crowds.loads of good facilitys food drink.music after racing.it works.its not rocket scienceTue, 12 Aug 2014 06:35:59 -0500There is something childlike about Paulie.Years back when I was bringing my troops off for a day out or a picnic you wouldn't be gone ten minutes when one would want to go to the toilet,you wouldn't be gone another ten minutes when another would be hhttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30325611/thoughts-from-the-curragh?post_id=540907561#540907561There is something childlike about Paulie.Years back when I was bringing my troops off for a day out or a picnic you wouldn't be gone ten minutes when one would want to go to the toilet,you wouldn't be gone another ten minutes when another would be hTue, 12 Aug 2014 06:35:44 -0500was there for st jovite dr devious etc..some atmosphere them times.the irish derby has declined spectacularly in recent years due to its timing and the french derby changing...https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30325611/thoughts-from-the-curragh?post_id=540907535#540907535was there for st jovite dr devious etc..some atmosphere them times.the irish derby has declined spectacularly in recent years due to its timing and the french derby changing...Tue, 12 Aug 2014 06:32:39 -0500I accept there were bad ones,but if you look back on any race you will see horses that now appear useless on the winners list.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30325611/thoughts-from-the-curragh?post_id=540907509#540907509I accept there were bad ones,but if you look back on any race you will see horses that now appear useless on the winners list.Tue, 12 Aug 2014 06:29:15 -0500I was there 2 months ago one sunday and im still receiving counselling for my experience in the jax there.....the stench was overpowering and one im having huge difficulty forgetting.....ive tried lots of things.....but nothing seems to work....https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30325611/thoughts-from-the-curragh?post_id=540907503#540907503I was there 2 months ago one sunday and im still receiving counselling for my experience in the jax there.....the stench was overpowering and one im having huge difficulty forgetting.....ive tried lots of things.....but nothing seems to work....Tue, 12 Aug 2014 06:28:27 -0500