On Boxing Day.....

[ARyan]

Originally Posted by scanman

As a racecourse, you will probably enjoy Chepstow more than Kempton, as it in the country and more scenic. The enclosure and paddock are very nice; and the racing should be very good.

Since you will be in Wales for 8 days, you may want to try and check out the other Welsh racecourse, Bangor. They race on Saturday, 12/29. The level of racing will not be as high, but Bangor would still be an enjoyable day out. The one draw back about Bangor is they do not have an enclosure. There is a rather large hill that overlooks the racecourse that serves as a natrual grandstand.

I am heading to Bangor, as I have family there (as well as where my grandparents were born). Not sure we had planned it for the 29th, but now plans may have to change.

[scanman]

Sounds like your going to have a great trip. Will this be your first experience with National Hunt (jump) racing?

[ARyan]

Originally Posted by scanman

Sounds like your going to have a great trip. Will this be your first experience with National Hunt (jump) racing?

Only been to steeplechase racing here in the States (mostly at Saratoga).

[scanman]

Originally Posted by ARyan

Only been to steeplechase racing here in the States (mostly at Saratoga).

Based on your location, I figured you would have seen the hurdle races at Saratoga. I think you will find racing over fences very exciting. If possible, try to get as close as you can to one of the fences or hurdles and watch the racing/jumping up close.

All the best for a safe and enjoyable trip.

[ARyan]

Originally Posted by scanman

Based on your location, I figured you would have seen the hurdle races at Saratoga. I think you will find racing over fences very exciting. If possible, try to get as close as you can to one of the fences or hurdles and watch the racing/jumping up close.

All the best for a safe and enjoyable trip.

Thanks! I am very much looking forward to leaving tomorrow!!

Instead of actually working at work today, I am on youtube watching all of Kauto Star and others races.

[brockguy]

seeing Harchibald looming up to win the Christmas hurdle will be one of the most exciting things you'll see on a racecourse. It just looks so so good..

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by brockguy

seeing Harchibald looming up to win the Christmas hurdle will be one of the most exciting things you'll see on a racecourse. It just looks so so good..

I hope you're not speaking too soon. I fully expect him to win on Weds, but there is a BIG noise for Punjabi over here.

[brockguy]

I like Punjabi, he's a smashing little horse, but if Harchibald was able to mow Rooster down, he'll take care of Punjabi and the rest... some nice little races all over the country and ireland on the 26th.. just going through them now

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by brockguy

I like Punjabi, he's a smashing little horse, but if Harchibald was able to mow Rooster down, he'll take care of Punjabi and the rest... some nice little races all over the country and ireland on the 26th.. just going through them now

I agree, I'd be very surprised and somewhat disappointed if Harch couldn't deal with Punjabi, but that is the only name I've been hearing in the last few days.

The Henderson camp are very sweet on him.