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And especially for all TRF’s National Hunt heathens who will be attending
…..* Eating in public requires all private habits to be closeted. Pace yourself, so neither hoover like a wolf nor pick like a sparrow. Bring food to your mouth rather than drop your head.
* A man should stand up to greet a woman when she first arrives. There is no need, however, to jump up and down like a jack in the box every time she enters or leaves the room.
* Hangovers are generally self-inflicted, so you should approach the day after an evening’s overindulgence with stoicism, and keep your misery to yourself.
* Everyone enjoys a flutter, but ensure that you don’t become overly competitive or, if you’re lucky enough to back a winner, never gloat over less fortunate companions.
* Being punctual always scores bonus points. You will come across as someone who cares about other people, and is efficient, organised and reliable.
* Basic courtesies are easily forgotten on public transport, particularly if delays are lengthy and space is tight. Do not perpetuate this. Always offer your seat to those who need it more than you do.
* Men holding doors open for women is still a chivalrous gesture, even in our less gallant times.
* A genuine compliment will suffuse the recipient with positive feelings, and oils the wheels of social intercourse.
* If you’re somebody’s guest, remember your manners and don’t forget that all-important thank you letter afterwards.
It is rather depressing and a sad reflection on society that the above actually has to be stated – for me they are all blindingly obvious.
Things that all should be second nature and not require any forethought and certainly not need reminding about.
You have to laugh don’t you; all this decorum, yet still the ladies queue in the men’s toilets.
Ladies Day at Ascot (and all other racecourses) is the same as at Chester or Aintree – the difference being the girls in the NW know how to enjoy themselves and are open, frank and honest in their opinions. Ascot on the other hand is generally just chock full of boozed up posh birds wearing very little and out to get hammered by 2pm.
IS
as a matter of curiosity, in which of these Royal Enclosure categories would one find the ladies of the NW ?
http://www.ascot.co.uk/royal/dress_acceptable.html
(that bottom-left thumbnail is a real gyp)
At least with Aintree the girls do show some flesh, well some more than others and they do know how to have a good time and add some atmosphere to the races.
Ascot has always struck me as if most of the people in the Royal Enclosure dont really care about the racing and its more a case of a Toffs Outing.
The only thing that Ascot does not have is the "Roar" which you get when the 20-30 line up for the Supreme Novices, I cant see that happening in the Queen Anne.
One more thing for the NH fans going this week is that any races which begin with the prefix "King George" is likely to be a 1m4f event and not a 3m Chase.
At least with Aintree the girls do show some flesh, well some more than others and they do know how to have a good time and add some atmosphere to the races.
Ascot has always struck me as if most of the people in the Royal Enclosure dont really care about the racing and its more a case of a Toffs Outing.
The only thing that Ascot does not have is the "Roar" which you get when the 20-30 line up for the Supreme Novices, I cant see that happening in the Queen Anne.
One more thing for the NH fans going this week is that any races which begin with the prefix "King George" is likely to be a 1m4f event and not a 3m Chase.
True jumping fans will give it a miss until backing a hurdler like Carraciola in the Queen Alexandra and instead will concentrate on handicap hurdles at Newton Abbot, three mile chases at Worcester (alright I know the distance is 2mile 7 furlongs really) and the big meeting of the week, of course, the opening of Ffos LLas. We will then start thinking of things to keep ourselves out of mischief until the Charlie Hall and the start of the new point to point season.
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Never new you had a handkerchief Grassy
Wish they hadn’t used that picture of Grassy and I it’s so embarassing.
BTW The hankie was all Grassy had Roddy the rest was rental gear and he made me pay for it
* Eating in public requires all private habits to be closeted. Pace yourself, so neither hoover like a wolf nor pick like a sparrow. Bring food to your mouth rather than drop your head.
Quite frankly, I’m a ‘wolfer’ and I’ve certainly been known to ‘drop my head’ whilst ‘wolfing’ and ‘hoovering’ too – although the latter for something quite different. I’m all for a steady pace but picking like a sparrow would defeat the object. Discretion is all important, of course, so a quiet spot in the coach park/toilets would be a good idea.
What else is Ascot for?
And especially for all TRF’s National Hunt heathens who will be attending
…..* Eating in public requires all private habits to be closeted. Pace yourself, so neither hoover like a wolf nor pick like a sparrow. Bring food to your mouth rather than drop your head.
* A man should stand up to greet a woman when she first arrives. There is no need, however, to jump up and down like a jack in the box every time she enters or leaves the room.
* Hangovers are generally self-inflicted, so you should approach the day after an evening’s overindulgence with stoicism, and keep your misery to yourself.
* Everyone enjoys a flutter, but ensure that you don’t become overly competitive or, if you’re lucky enough to back a winner, never gloat over less fortunate companions.
* Being punctual always scores bonus points. You will come across as someone who cares about other people, and is efficient, organised and reliable.
* Basic courtesies are easily forgotten on public transport, particularly if delays are lengthy and space is tight. Do not perpetuate this. Always offer your seat to those who need it more than you do.
* Men holding doors open for women is still a chivalrous gesture, even in our less gallant times.
* A genuine compliment will suffuse the recipient with positive feelings, and oils the wheels of social intercourse.
* If you’re somebody’s guest, remember your manners and don’t forget that all-important thank you letter afterwards.
It is rather depressing and a sad reflection on society that the above actually has to be stated – for me they are all blindingly obvious.
Things that all should be second nature and not require any forethought and certainly not need reminding about.
You have to laugh don’t you; all this decorum, yet still the ladies queue in the men’s toilets.
In my experience the ladies don`t queue for the men`s toilets. They push us out of the way in desperation.
IS
as a matter of curiosity, in which of these Royal Enclosure categories would one find the ladies of the NW ?
http://www.ascot.co.uk/royal/dress_acceptable.html
(that bottom-left thumbnail is a real gyp)
My point is they’re all the same – just some are more honest about it than others.
As for which enclosure you’d find the great ladies of the NW in – it’s the one with the hat, covered shoulders and full length dresses.
Ascot has always struck me as if most of the people in the Royal Enclosure dont really care about the racing and its more a case of a Toffs Outing.
I would actuall take issue with that Neil – I watched all six races from within the Royal Enclosure and certainly for the first five races and markedly so for the three Group One’s all the vantage points were well full, even as the runners were going down and there was no shortage of atmosphere or cheering at the conclusion of the races.
I would actually suggest, based on my experience in previous years, there is actually less interest in the racing in the Grandstand enclosure than anywhere else.
Sorry Paul, just another rant from someone who has never been to Royal Ascot and is working class!
Sorry Paul, just another rant from someone who has never been to Royal Ascot and is working class!
Royal Ascot is an "acquired taste" I have to confess I used to hate it for the very reasons you allude to.
However I take the view it probably is the best quality flat meeting of the season and I just try to" shut out" those who are not there for the racing and try to concentrate on the racing.
However as I also suggested the more ambivalent racegoers tend to be found in the Grandstand enclosure – especially on the Thursday.
Saturday, for the reasons Jeremy suggested in another thread, seem to have the most "serious" racegoers.
However the downside of both Thursday and Saturday is the sheer size of the crowds make it really difficult to move around the place – luckily I know a few "rat runs" which make life a bit easier. Actually I am tempted to wear a pedometer one day this week just to see how far I end up walking.
I’m amazed at how quiet the Tuesday is, for me this is the only day i would go to as it has the classiest of the 5 days racing.
After all 3 Group Ones,A Group 2,A Listed Race and a 2m4f race for Jumpers for me is ideal.
I’m amazed at how quiet the Tuesday is, for me this is the only day i would go to as it has the classiest of the 5 days racing.
After all 3 Group Ones,A Group 2,A Listed Race and a 2m4f race for Jumpers for me is ideal.
Absolurely agree with you there Neil, although from a purely "selfish" perspective it suits me fine as it is easier to get around and gives a chance to find all the changes they have made from previous years to where you can go and to find the rat-runs etc. (funnily enough they even call them rat runs now as well).
You have to laugh don’t you; all this decorum, yet still the ladies queue in the men’s toilets.
Interestingly they clamped down on this one yesterday – certainly in the area I was they actually had security stopping ladies using the gentlemens facilities – which did not go down that well.
Smart casual wear should be perfectly acceptable in the 21st century. That some racecourses think a racegoer being tie-less is grounds for refusal-of-entry is nonsense.
(Interestingly though, apparently a large majority of the email feedback to The Morning Line seemed to want to continue with he current dress code.)
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