It's pretty annoying to be that close to a good trifecta.

The course commentator spent the last five minutes before the jump, rabbiting on about how last years winner seldom doubles up in this race.....

The place was packed,,bus companies were running pub crawls to the racetrack and by the time their patrons arrived at the track they were well shickered.I came through Kurri an hour before the first and there were three coaches at the local pub.The same at Abermaine....

Was a bit of a hoot watching the women lined up twenty deep at the portaloos.

I noticed they are showing us their tits these days,,makes a pleasant change from some pretty ugly midriffs.

Everyone seemed happy.I saw one guy in a pinstripe suit,black shirt,white tie and a dyed mohawk looking haircut.The picture of sartorial elegance.
Except,,,,,,,the barsted was wearing thongs,,,,

Roll on next year......