General Chat

[Craigy14]

Huge issue around ENG and IRE atm

Newcastle currently good to firm

be 5/1 Nicky even runs Conny there at this rate

Do they have irrigation at Newcastle? Surely they’re watering plenty already! Given the dry spell and the drop in temperatures as well. It’s the premier fixture and the best horse in training arguably running at your track.

[ComplyOrDie]

Huge issue around ENG and IRE atm

Newcastle currently good to firm

be 5/1 Nicky even runs Conny there at this rate

Yep.

Nicky is in a damned if you do, damned if you don't scenario with Con Hill. Runs him and picks up an injury, the 'why did he run him on that ground' brigade turn up, doesn't run him and the 'wrapping him up in cotton wool' brigade turn up.

I'd not want to see him or any other top profile horse out until the ground is suitable, much to the dismay of some I'm sure.

[Odin]

Do they have irrigation at Newcastle? Surely they’re watering plenty already! Given the dry spell and the drop in temperatures as well. It’s the premier fixture and the best horse in training arguably running at your track.

Feels like every clerk is petrified of watering all of a sudden in case the rain comes and destroys the ground through the winter. Obviously I get that watering "artificially raises the water table" (my quotation marks), but at what point does winter start and end because good to firm ground in November is just ridiculous...

[Lobos]

Huge issue around ENG and IRE atm

Newcastle currently good to firm

be 5/1 Nicky even runs Conny there at this rate

They'll water the hell out of the ground surely? Who will punters be going to Newcastle to see??

[darlojim]

They'll water the hell out of the ground surely? Who will punters be going to Newcastle to see??

Rumours are that Not so sleepy might come out retirement for it

[Lobos]

Rumours are that Not so sleepy might come out retirement for it

[Craigy14]

They'll water the hell out of the ground surely? Who will punters be going to Newcastle to see??

Exactly that mate, I’m down with some mates for a night out and was contemplating going but definitely holding fire until decs to know if he is running or not.

[Guinness Village]

Where’s bigL when you need him? Need a bit of entertainment

[Guinness Village]

Anyone meeting for a pint on Friday?

[Guinness Village]

And anyone need a freebie Friday ticket?

[Cheltenham Novice Chase]

Where’s bigL when you need him? Need a bit of entertainment

Hi GV - I’ll be there on Friday. I’m normally found in the Insurance Bar, how about you?

[Saxon Warrior]

I will be at Cheltenham on Friday and Saturday if anyone wants to meet up - say hello

[Leman14]

General question re: parking at Cheltenham.

I'm planning on heading to HQ for the Saturday of the Xmas meeting.
I've only ever gone for the festival, parked miles from the course and walked in.

Is onsite parking an option for the "smaller" meetings?
Or is still wise to park further out

Any advice welcome.

[Killiney]

Hi GV - I’ll be there on Friday. I’m normally found in the Insurance Bar, how about you?

Hi to Cheltenham Novice Chase, GV et al. For what it’s worth I will also be in the Insurance Bar it would be great to put a face to a name. I won’t be having a rose in my teeth but I’m sure we can sort something out.

[Odin]

Hi to Cheltenham Novice Chase, GV et al. For what it’s worth I will also be in the Insurance Bar it would be great to put a face to a name. I won’t be having a rose in my teeth but I’m sure we can sort something out.

Disappointing lack of commitment when meeting fellow forumites...