Horse Racing FestivalsFestivals Of Racing
Cheltenham:
Is the home of British National Hunt Racing. Set in the natural amphitheatre of Cleave Hill, Cheltenham is host to the National Hunt's championship races every March and is often described as the greatest show on turf! For excitment, spectacle and competition this festival has few peers. For me there is no greater sight or better place to watch racing. The hairs on the back of my neck stand up when the roar of the first race goes up! Cheltenham also stages the Paddy Power meeting in November where many of the festival participants will do battle on route to a crack at the big one in March!
Aintree:
Home of the Grand National. Probably the worlds most famous race. a Spectacle of endurance and stamina over some of the worlds most awsome fences. Staged 4-6 weeks after the Cheltenham Festival in April, Aintree has a number of high class races where a some of the Cheltenham contestants will do battle again. Stamina is a must at Cheltenham, speed holds sway at Aintree where horses can come from behind on this flat track with a long straight.
Punchestown:
Is the home of Irish National Hunt Racing. 40 miles west of Dublin, Set in rolling green hills outside Naas, Punchestown provides the final Championship races for the NH season in Great Britain and Ireland. Horses that have bypassed Aintree often come here to try and plunder a big prize before resting up over the summer. The Irish come over to England, En mass, for the British Chamionship meetings and now this this fantastic meeting is becoming increasingly popular with the British and British trainers. As you would expect Guiness is kept, poured and served to perfection in bars accross the course!
Newmarket:
Is the home of flat racing in Britain. Known as HQ, horses can be watched as they are put through their paces on the gallops known as the limekilns. Many of the world's top trainers are situated around here and the sight of some of the best race horses anywhere in the world galloping against each other is one to behold. A hotbed for bookmakers as money is put down by many stable staff convinced that their charge cannot be beaten. Two courses at Newmarket, the Rowley mile is used during the Spring and Autumn and the July course is used between June and August! The 1000 and 2000 Guineas are staged on the Rowley mile at the end of April or beggining of May.
Epsom:
The Derby for colts and the Oaks for Fillies are the two biggest races for 3 year olds each season and are held at Epsom in June. Both races run over one and half miles. A two day meeting on Friday and Saturday attended by large crowds many of whom have free access and a great view on the Downs around Tattenham Corner. Open top buses full of party goers enjoying a drink and the fun of the fair cram the area for a fantastic spectacle.
Royal Ascot:
A glorious festival or should i say society event! whatever, the racing is of a very high quality even if events off the track take your mind away, there is no doubt this is the place to be seen! The Gold Cup on ladies day (Thursday) is a race for high class stayers.
Glorious Goodwood:
Famous for cream teas and Panama hats, Goodwood is a buffet of high class racing set on the South Downs ouside Chichester in Sussex. A course that wins awards for being one of the worlds most picturesque. A must in late July or early August. Close to Arundel, its castle and the Duke of Norfolks eleven traditionally the first port of call for the touring Australian cricket team!
York:
As with many of the English and Irish courses, set in beautiful surroundings or enchanting towns, York hosts a fantasic festival in August on the Knavesmire. Along with Doncaster, the pride of Northern racing and a must go meeting!
Listowel:
Situated in rural Kerry, South Western Eire close to Ballybunion this provinsual track hosts a wonderful week long festival. Everything Irish, this town comes alive with music, dance and terrific Flat and National Hunt racing. Follow Ruby Walsh and you wont go broke! The craick is fantastic!
Kempton Park:
When you look like the turkey has been stuffed up your jumper, take a trip to Kempton on Boxing Day and enjoy a huge crowd roaring on the winner of the King George chase. A great NH mid season two day meeting also featuring the Christmas Hurdle.
If You enjoy Horse Racing then festivals like those mentioned above will give you untold enjoyment. Highly competitive, with
large prizes up for grabs, winners at these meetings are difficult to pick. If you can find value then it may be worth a bet, but quite often it is easier to find value winners at less competitive meetings. A 5/1 winner is the same wherever you back it!
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