I’ve often thought if Festival wouldn’t suit those thinking of going to @CheltenhamRaces for the first time, whether it be crowd/cost etc, the April 2 day meeting is ideal. The cards for tomorrow and Thursday are excellent and should be a great introduction for such newcomers.
@johnoconnell6 @CheltenhamRaces Personally thought Trials day also good value, John. £30 entry, one enclosure, 20k crowd but easy to get about. I'll definitely be back for that.
@johnoconnell6 @gwdihwracing @CheltenhamRaces Beer will still be £9 and a meal ridiculous price. I'll never go again and I went every year for 20+ years
@johnoconnell6 @CheltenhamRaces First ever day at Cheltenham was trials day when Jair du Cochet won the Pillar, convinced me to stay down there for the 2 days in April, remember watching the Craven when Haafhd beat Three Valleys in the Craven in the Centaur. Became a 16-24 for the following season.