Who’s going to the races?

[ReasonoverFaith]

Tomorrow I’m travelling to Newcastle for my first meeting in over 20 years. In fact, my last visit to a racecourse was to witness See You Then win his third Champion Hurdle.

I’m not expecting a ‘Cheltenham’ experience (obviously) but I’m now starting to get nervous about going.

So a few questions for you all:

I assume there’s no problem with me using my PDA to bet with Betfair on-course?

Is the food likely to be edible, or am I just a fantasist? (I’m in the Premier Enclosure but don’t fancy the carvery at £99, though I’m sure it’s Michelin quality!)

Will I be thoroughly underwhelmed by it all ? (my biggest fear)

Last time I went racing I had binoculars, I don’t now. Is it worth purchaing a cheap pair before tomorrow?

Many Thanks.

[Ravel]

You will need binoculars because the grand stand is set well back from the course. When I was last there I needed them to see the pictures on the big screen, which although opposite the stands was a long way away.

There were plenty of catering outlets but fare was fairly basic. As a southerner I was amazed by the luridness of the phosphorescent green of the "mushy", a substance which people appeared to be eating voluntarily.

[Wallace]

£99 for the carvery sounds like the biggest rip off ever for racecourse food! Take your own lunch and eat in the car.

The course is big and spacious but lacks atmosphere. If you like to watch races live then, yes take bins but there are a lot of screens around the stands to watch the distant action.

Using your PDA to access Betfair will not be a problem and very sensible thing to do.

[sberry]

not sure about taking your own food, for me, trying the chips and curry sauce/peas, veg/curry/chilli and rice in a bowl, burgers, pasties and teas from the greasy looking vans or kiosks is part of the day out

as a world class drinker i have to say i don’t drink at the races

parade ring must be visited each race imo

[ReasonoverFaith]

Thanks for all the tips folks.

Just a quick edit. The carvery is only £50, it’s the actual ‘Grande Buffet" that is being offered at £100+…..plus VAT!

I may dine elsewhere.

[Ravel]

Kwai, it has been three years since I was there, and it was a very gloomy day weatherwise. I am glad to hear a better class of big screen is in use there now – I must try and go again.

I went the day Harchibald won the Fighting Fifth so impressively. At least I could see that.

[jilly]

Great day out with a couple of winners and some close calls-Including one owned by those Golden Anorak chappies[2 mile 2 furlong next time?]

Also watched the race from Fontwell that The Pipe horse Lough Derg won in fantastic style.I was stood next to Martin Pipe in the newly named Martin Pipe bar.He was happy to pose for a piccy with me in exchange for a kiss or three-The old devil Didn’t come out too well,never mind-great day and Martin is a lovely man who should be knighted,never mind naming a bar after him,IMO.

[jilly]

Forgot to tell you about the best part of the day…

I never bumped into Mully
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headscarfjilly, Let it lie girl, let it lie

[jilly]

Miserable cnuts

Please spare me from this,Corm.

Cut me off-Sever the umbilical-Do whatever it takes to get me away from these people.I have nothing left to say to them and they have,clearly, nothing left to say to me.

Thank you and goodnight

[LetsGetRacing]

Who had the 6/1 that we’d be rid of the ****** by the end of the month…

[Ugly Mare]

hi jilly,
if you are still gracing us with your presence, what happened to your link? I didn’t get round to looking at the photos and I’d like to see them please.

also, why have you got the hump? you’re not allowed to get humpy in the Lounge

*kisses*

[gamble]

I love mysteries

[gamble]

It is the second day of the third
no sign and no sign of a solution

the facts

headscarf jilly is photographed
with a pipe at a horsey venue.
Some photos disappeared
which few saw.
Discord ensued,
Umbilical is cut
and Jilly floats,
floats in a can in space.

A man in a kilt
runs o’er the hills
with scissor blades
strapped to a hairy leg.
The other leg is smooth
and inches ahead
as the midges take cover

[seabird]

Ah! the beauty of those words…………………..my day is made.

Thank you, Sir.

Colin

[cormack15]

This all went over my head. PM me with details Jilly if you’re still looking in.

[gamble]

Mack I think we may have lost her
a small pipe has been found
buried in heather

late racing result…

hairy leg won by a whiskery leg
smooth leg limped in second
wounded by a sharp implement,
protested it was a nose.
Midges found hot but intact
Hills are alive

……………… far far away
………………..floating in a t‘bird

[KendalCavalier]

Grand National….are you attending?
Is there anyone else who is going to be in the Platinum County Lounge, if so let me know and we can compare tweed and I’ll give you the winner! <!– s:wink: –><!– s:wink: –>

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