Anyone heading to Galway?

Colonel Sanders

never been to ballbrit so heading over next week for thurday and friday. don't really bet at Galway, too many poor, big field handicaps but going for a good weekend away.

Anyone been before?

Were-rabbit

Colonel Sanders wrote:

never been to ballbrit so heading over next week for thurday and friday. don't really bet at Galway, too many poor, big field handicaps but going for a good weekend away.

Anyone been before?

Been Last six years Monday to Sat prior to that used to do just the Thursday and occasional Friday. Pray for it not to rain either especially if crowds as mad as usual.:eek:
Thursday last year was insane, gave up trying to place bets with either bookies or tote as was well over crowded. Watched whole day on a big screen from a seat (for which had to fight to keep my space).:mad: If do want to place tote bets advise do so as early as can have lost track number of times been stuck in a line for the tote at the off (now tend to plan ahead and place most at start of day!). :rolleyes:
Great fun though..:rolleyes:

masterK

Sounds like you need Betfair mobile, you'll get better odds and won't have to queue for the bookies or tote.

Were-rabbit

masterK wrote:

Sounds like you need Betfair mobile, you'll get better odds and won't have to queue for the bookies or tote.

A plan all right!!;) then just the network problems especially with big crowds..:eek: Never fear will get sorted have learned from past trips still would not miss it

BMcG05

anyone have any tips on accomodation? Myself and a few of my mates are heading down but havent secured a place to stay yet. i realise times'a'ticking but if you've any info please let me know

HiCloy

Yeah for sure, i'm from galway originally and always go. Going racing friday saturday sunday i think.

Accomodation will be very scarce at this stage and I'd say you'll be unlikely to get anywhere within 20 miles at this stage - try ringing the tourist office. The water crisis may help the accomodation search this year!!

Expect big crowds, especially thursday, big field, all the time, a few good races and lots of beer :-)

The jock

Ive been going to galway since I was 2 and a half months old.My family always goes every year and Ive been going for 23 years now.My Uncles horse Mighty Fine is entered in the Galway Plate and has a chance e.w if it runs.It should be a great meeting again.

Hoofer

ya heading to Galway myself...brilliant week of racing, never miss it...the new stand looks really class. With this soft ground though punting will be cautious....Go on half barrell up the Galway hill!

Healio

The jock wrote:

My Uncles horse Mighty Fine is entered in the Galway Plate and has a chance e.w if it runs.It should be a great meeting again.

Me own old man has a share in Beautiful Vision also entered in the plate, although i think the trip is a little too short for him, the oul fella and mr. taaffe think its within his grasp!!

Bluetonic

Hoofer wrote:

brilliant week of racing

Lets be honest, the quality of the racing is far from brilliant.

ghost-snot

too tight