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I’ve been lucky enough to go racing for the past 40 years, from boyhood to an old sod. I have noticed a relaxation of the dress code over the years. At least now you can check the dress code on-line.
Personally, smart casual is my personal bag whichever enclosure I choose for a specific day. Anything more would makes me feel uncomfortable. Each to their owm. But never judge a book by it’s cover because over the years some of the more smartly attired have been a pain in the butt. For me, as with most ares of life, the common-sense approach should suffice.
Also, what about the Cesarewitch on the same day. That wouldn`t be the same anywhere else. Also, the Dewhurst is on the same day. A true Champion`s day racing, and I for one hope it stays that way.
I shall look forward to making the long pilgrimage from South Wales this year.
You should have PM’d Ken it although I don’t think Ken is that way inclined at the moment.
How dare you second guess his predilections.
However, I think I can’t compete with matthew01 for his affections.
Ken,
The perfect form line for you would be
142857. You’ll have to work that out, but
it is a special number.Hi Matthew,
For me it would be Lester Piggott aboard Roberto
in the 1972 Derby. Although there was controversy over his getting the ride, for me it was an exceptional ride allied with the prestige of the race.And to continue the thread to test young Matthew’s boredom level, Star Appeal won the Arc at PM odds of 118/1, 1975.
As Channel 4 racing isn’t on their iplayer it’s a great shame that these interviews and Jim McGrath’s lists are not generally available. There a is such a paucity of good racing related interview material. Unless of course, anyone can tell me where to find these items.
Matthew01 wrote:The greatest flat jockey of all-time in my opinion, just box office.
Matthew,
If you want to know about the greatest flat jockey of all time, read one of the tomes on Fred Archer. There are 3 biog’s that I’m aware of. Anyway, you’ll be quite amazed and also saddened by the short life of one of the true greats of the turf.
One almost on your doorstep is Chepstow. The flat racing is moderate at best, but hold some tidy NH racing. It also has a picturesque backdrop.
However, if you are of a nervous disposition do not go to the Ladies Night. Alternatively, if you are a male deviant you may be pleased by what you see.
Lastly, the big minus on the latest evening meeting at Chepstow was the incessant drone of Matt Chapman over the PA system. But what the heck give it a go.
conundrum wrote
the same could be expected of Richard Burton, Sir Laurence Olivier
Two different thespian accents there. The Welsh mellifluous tones of Richard Burton and the plummy Sir Olivier. Although, I expect they would have both struggled to have brought any dignity to a non-runner on Saturday, Kiss my Tiara. Or as we say in Cardiff "Kiss me Teeearraa like".
Post by yeats » Sat Aug 07, 2010 9:08 am
Sub judice ?It didn’t stop the racing Post referring to it on the front of their edition yesterday. Nor being done to death on here. Surely, it can still be alluded to without fear of any judicial backlash? It has been the big item of the week in the racing World in may punters eyes.
Anyone else finding him painfu
Matthew,
I went to last Friday’s evening meeting at Chepstow. Unfortunately, for the entire evening I suffered Matt Chapman’s one dimensional interviews with the lady attendees. I know it was Ladies Night, and some very pleasant sights indeed, but if the Racecourse executives think these inane questions blasting over the PA add to the event I believe they are wrong. I appreciate that Mr Chapman is paid to do this, and probably not easy to do, but can’t it be restricted to minimal slots and not all evening over the PA.
Also, I went to the Dog Derby final and the same thing happened there all evening.
Next time I intended going to a meeting and was aware this would occur I would refrain from going. My racing buddies feel the same way. It would be interesting if anyone went to Chepstow last Friday and felt the same, or, conversely found the broadcast rewarding.
Rant over.
It’s putting me off my foie gras and chips.
On the subject of foie gras, I now know what it’s like to be force fed corn all night after listening to Matt Chapman’s banter over the PA system during most of last night’s meetingn at Chepstow. Spoiled what would have been an enjoyable evening. In this case there is no on/off button, unfortunately.
I backed him2 weeks ago, and as with ant-post bets part of
the battle is actually seeing them run which obviously didn’t happen on this occasion. I accept the current situation, and at least there is no ambiguity
in the rules at present.However, I must be to blame, as i kid ye not, I was practising my ineptitude on the classical guitar Saturday morning and whipped through the sheet music for JS Bach’s BWV1068. To you and me "air on a G string",
which I believe was the music for the infamous Hamlet advert.Next Saturday I’ll leave the bloody thing in the case.
