Cheltenham races

[kettering_baggie]

I’m with you on that, Mick, never liked horse racing, just a cash cow for the bookies, no different to my mind than betting on snail racing; if there was no betting there would be no horse racing. I’ve never been to a horse race and I’ve no wish to go to one but to those that do, well, I hope you all have a good day out.

As for the advertising of online betting, I am of the opinion that it should be banned in the same way as cigarette advertising has been banned.

[Yarmbaggie]

I’m with you on that, Mick, never liked horse racing, just a cash cow for the bookies, no different to my mind than betting on snail racing; if there was no betting there would be no horse racing. I’ve never been to a horse race and I’ve no wish to go to one but to those that do, well, I hope you all have a good day out.

As for the advertising of online betting, I am of the opinion that it should be banned in the same way as cigarette advertising has been banned.

I find it interesting that people who don’t like horse racing think you cannot have a good day out without winning money from betting.

I go racing on a regular basis both here in the Uk and Ireland as well as Australia and New Zealand on regular trips to see family and friends. I was keen at one time to visit every racecourse in the UK but gave up at 25!

Despite being the one who goes most my friends and family are surprised to see that I don’t bet on every race, and can even go through the whole day without having a bet. I live the racing, especially top quality Grade races over the jumps, the atmosphere, the spectacle, everything.

If you have never experienced a day at the Punchestown each April then put it on your bucket list. If not a day at York races, Ascot, give it a go. Then tell me you don’t like racing. So much more enjoyment than any other sporting occasion imo.