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18 Jun 10
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Heading off to the Curragh next weekend, from the UK, for the Irish Derby on the Sunday. A bit dismayed to see that the cheapest admission appears to be 40 euros which seems a bit steep to me considering it's 15 euros on the Saturday. Could I get a cheaper deal from a tout outside (assuming there will be some)? Have been to Punchestown Festival in the past (30 euros entry there) and have usually managed to cut a deal with the touts there. There's nothing on Ebay to go for. Any advice on the matter gratefully received.
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40 %u20AC a rip off all right.
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As far as i know there are two admission charges this year yeah Reserved enclosure is 40euro but open grandstand from 2 furlongs out to the near the winning line is 20euro.. Still good value this year for anyone coming over with sterling rate of exchange at 82pence for 1euro...
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Cheers for that. Only one enclosure mentioned on the website I think but will revisit. I could've missed the cheaper enclosure but would I want to be there having laid out for air fare, hotel etc.?
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Definitely no mention of a cheaper enclosure on the website.
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Last year there was no reserved enclosure. I reckon de bookie boy is wide of the mark.
Cash on the day. Ignore those loudspeakers. There will be plenty of touts but whether you get them under cost price is another matter. There is one other source. The fruit sellers ussually get a few spares from the rich and famous when these people are buying their racecards and turforms off them. You might just get lucky there. What you should do is hang around the entrance where the freebys go in. Spares often materalise there esp after a race or two. There is 8 races on the card so don't be in any mad rush to get in. The derby is the 7th race as TV coverage is guaranteed after the 3 o clock world cup match. Good luck and hope you pick up a free be. |
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Cheers. A freebie would be nice but I'd settle for a cheapie!
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go to the stand house pub across the road u will get a few freebies if not u will get a few cheap ones of touts having a pint nap
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Soapp would u like to av a wager on that?
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The pub option sounds like a "no lose" to me so will have to give that a go. Cheers.
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Workforce skips it for Ascot.
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Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, Sunday 27th June 2010
Reserved Enclosure %u20AC40 West End Enclosure (only available for purchase on day) %u20AC20 Admission with Minstrel Seat (Lower Level) %u20AC65 Day Member (reserved Seat) %u20AC100 Day Member (unreserved Seat} %u20AC80 3 Day Festival Ticket (purchase in advance) %u20AC60 NB West End Enclosure (no access to parade ring) http://www.curragh.ie/plan-your-visit/default.asp |
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Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby, Sunday 27th June 2010
Reserved Enclosure 40EURO West End Enclosure (only available for purchase on day) 20EURO Admission with Minstrel Seat (Lower LeVEL)65EURO Day Member (reserved Seat) 100EURO Day Member (unreserved Seat} 80EURO 3 Day Festival Ticket (purchase in advance) 60EURO NB West End Enclosure (no access to parade ring) Had to change it a bit cos sumthing went fuko on the prices when I copied and pasted. Seems there is a Reserved enclosure[:o] http://www.curragh.ie/plan-your-visit/default.asp |
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soapp i will back thebookieboy on this one
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Thanks for posting Sinndar. I couldn't see any reference to what we would call a "Silver ring" over here. That does make more sense now. So the plan is, go in the 20 euro, back the 1st winner and transfer to the Reserved. Simple.
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Its 40 euros for Tatts
Seems a bargain Last time i went it was 50 euros  |
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Calling Soapp.......Is there anyone out there? LOL
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DEBOOKIEBOY.
That bet is off. I can't be right all the time!! |
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There is no silver ring in the Curragh,the RESERVED enclosure is €40,and the betting ring area which is the same as tatts in U.K. is €20.
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the betting ring area which is the same as tatts in U.K. is €20.
Steinbeck, I wouldn't classify it as the same as Tatts on Sunday. You won't get near the parade ring on Sunday. At least in Tatts you get to the parade ring. The silver ring would be closer to the mark imo on Sunday!! |
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get yourself a ladbrokes odds on card and you will gwt 10e off your entry fee,they are also running a free train down fron euston station on the sunday,also if you are going on the thur or fri and have an odds on card you can get entry for 2 people for the price of 1,hope this helps
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Fair dues fallon for putting that up.
A lot of people wouldn't have known that including myself. |
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Ladbrokes become the first official betting partners for the 2010 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival
Ladbrokes are now the Official Betting Partner to the Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival. The weekend kicks off with Ladbrokes.com Derby Friday where the legendary Saw Doctors will be performing after a sensational card of evening racing. Ladbrokes, sponsors of the Railway Stakes, will also be offering “The Ladbrokes Express”. Two carriages on the 12.15 train from Heuston station will be available free of charge to Derby ticket holders. Passengers will be provided with a return ticket and a shuttle service will be running throughout the day from Kildare Station to the Curragh racecourse. The Betting Partners will also be offering a full range of World Cup betting on the concluding group matches on Friday and Round 16 on Saturday and Sunday. Race goers can view the matches on screens throughout the course. Additional Ladbrokes betting sites will be on course throughout the weekend. Hayley O’Connor of Ladbrokes said “This is the biggest race day of the summer and with the World Cup in full swing over the weekend race goers will be doubly entertained. We are delighted to be associated with the most prestigious, stylish and fun weekends of the racing calendar and this year our focus is on value for our customers throughout the festival.” Ladbrokes will be sponsoring a total of 5 races over the Derby weekend. Ladbrokes.com Derby Friday features two races sponsored by the company, while Saturday the firm are sponsoring the Ladbrokes.com Summer Handicap and Derby Sunday will feature the Group 2 Ladbrokes.com Railway Stakes. The bookmaker have also teamed up with The Irish Heart Foundation and are donating a total of €1000 in charity bets throughout the weekend which will be placed by RTE’s Brian Gleeson, Tracy Piggot, Ted Walsh and Robert Hall live before the highlight. A number of promotions are available for Ladbrokes customers including a 2 for 1 ticket offer to OddsOn! loyalty card and account holders for Friday and Saturday and €10 off Reserved Enclosure tickets on Derby Day itself. |
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Very interesting! Thanks for putting that up.
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Shirley the thursday of Galway is the biggest race day of the summer. At least 3 days of galway are now bigger than Derby day.
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