Punchestown Festival

Miss Tequila

anyone goin?

I'm hopin to go, but i dont know what day i should go.

Bluetonic

Any day that isn't Friday or Saturday so it's less likely to be inundated with plonkers.

finbarrk

They have changed the starting times to 3.45 for the first race each day except Saturday so they can shove it. There was nothing wrong with it the way it was.

finbarrk

Put in a 'not going' slot in that poll.

convert

finbarrk wrote: »

They have changed the starting times to 3.45 for the first race each day except Saturday so they can shove it. There was nothing wrong with it the way it was.

The reason cited for this is to allow people complete a half day's work before going to the races, so they won't be using up holidays, etc. and that local businesses will at least be able to carry out a half day's work each day of the festival.

From my point of view, it actually works pretty well as it takes a huge amount of pressure off me trying to get all the horses exercised before going to the races. The only downside is that it means I'll be finishing later after feeding, etc.

convert

Miss Tequila wrote: »

anyone goin?

I'm hopin to go, but i dont know what day i should go.

It depends on what races you want to see (if that's important for you). Gold Cup day always has good racing, but tends to be more packed than, say, Tuesday or Wednesday. It you don't mind crowds, go for the top races; if you would prefer it quieter, then Tuesday and Wednesday would be better.

finbarrk

convert wrote: »

The reason cited for this is to allow people complete a half day's work before going to the races, so they won't be using up holidays, etc. and that local businesses will at least be able to carry out a half day's work each day of the festival.

From my point of view, it actually works pretty well as it takes a huge amount of pressure off me trying to get all the horses exercised before going to the races. The only downside is that it means I'll be finishing later after feeding, etc.

Thats the downside allright, the late finishing time. Maybe not getting out of the place untill 7.30 is late.

Whyno

Easy decision..Just go everyday....You may need a new liver after it but what a weeks fun you`ll have

dundalkbhoy

personally i think they are downgrading a top festival meeting by changing the start times but hey what do i know. ill be there every day looking forward to it:cool:

convert

dundalkbhoy wrote: »

personally i think they are downgrading a top festival meeting by changing the start times but hey what do i know. ill

How so?

dundalkbhoy

convert wrote: »

How so?

with the exception of galway no major festival has an evening start and even galway on the 2 big days (hurldle and plate) start around 2pm.do not think it will bolster the crowd one bit having evening start.

finbarrk

They have made a f*** up of it actually.

BobbyD10

Does any have the schedule of races and the start times yet.

I'll probably go to the saturday meeting...I'd say the Friday evening should do well.

finbarrk

BobbyD10 wrote: »

Does any have the schedule of races and the start times yet.

I'll probably go to the saturday meeting...I'd say the Friday evening should do well.

http://www.irishracing.com/v5fixinfo?prc=071&prd=2009-05-02

BangBeater

Grumpy ol' farts against a wee time change by 1 hr 45 mins.....



SAD!

minty16

Its a ****ing joke tbh. Racing is a day time sport, end of. Even 2 bells is late enough for a start. 3.45 means I wouldn't even consider going.

dundalkbhoy

minty16 wrote: »

Its a ****ing joke tbh. Racing is a day time sport, end of. Even 2 bells is late enough for a start. 3.45 means I wouldn't even consider going.

plenty of evening mate this time of year but staging a MAJOR festival in evening time in my humble opinion is not good:cool:

siobhan.murphy

so what are ye backin?
any news from the preview night in naas?

slapbangwhallop

dundalkbhoy wrote: »

plenty of evening mate this time of year but staging a MAJOR festival in evening time in my humble opinion is not good:cool:

actually I prefer it. Its means I can see more racing and miss less work.

ivelostthewill

30 quid admission is a bit steep imho.another vote for not going.

minty16

dundalkbhoy wrote: »

plenty of evening mate this time of year but staging a MAJOR festival in evening time in my humble opinion is not good:cool:

Obviously.. But I just think that actualy going to the races is definitely a day time activity. I've been to Dundalk on a Friday evening a few times and for me its a pale comparison. It's all part of it, the 9 o clock start for the RP, a breakfast roll goes down well, etc etc, I just cant do that at 4 o clock in the day!

convert

minty16 wrote: »

Its a ****ing joke tbh. Racing is a day time sport, end of. Even 2 bells is late enough for a start. 3.45 means I wouldn't even consider going.

A true racing enthusiast!!!! :rolleyes:

Anyone got any tips for tomorrow then?

Bluetonic

ivelostthewill wrote: »

30 quid admission is a bit steep imho.another vote for not going.

Very few pay into these things, ask around outside as there are always loads of free tickets floating around.

finbarrk

The hotpot treble pays about 5/2 tomorrow anyway. 1/3, 4/6 and 4/7.

mike65

Anyone got any tips for tomorrow then?

Masterminded might win

I think Joncol could give Cooldine a decent challange he's at e/w prices so you should get your money back at worst.

On the boylesports website, how come no odds are being shown. Just the letters SP?

minty16

convert wrote: »

A true racing enthusiast!!!! :rolleyes:

Rolly eyes me bollox there love. I think if you knew me you would realise that I am a huge racing enthusiast, and have been involved in the business for years. I just do not enjoy evening racing thanks very much!

convert

minty16 wrote: »

I just do not enjoy evening racing thanks very much!

qed