General Chat

[ryanh97]

I'm not basing anything on Liverpool, its just an example. I'm basing it on going to the races for the last 20 years and being surrounded by pissed up youths (usually there solely for the dj after racing). I dont see why a covid race crowd would suddenly develop common decency or sense. Obviously its a minority that get pissed up and act like dicks but any amount is too many

Could this not be worked out on the basis that courses/clubs are allowed x% of their capacity in, and that % must be given to members/season ticket holders. I don't have the stats but I would assume (someone please correct me if I assume wrong) that the vast majority of incidents would be caused by non-members. Then if there are still ugly seasons at a course or stadium, the organisation is fined 10 grand, similarly to incidents in other hospitality venues.

[7barrows]

Do we know who is getting the Barry G rides for JP. Isit jonjo , is it fair to say there a slight weight pull against these runners now (in jockey ability) ? A couple of lbs perhaps ?



... with a name like 7barrows I should be telling you folk !

[Diamond Geezer]

If it's of any interest, there is a virtual preview of the Showcase Meeting tomorrow evening here

https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/our-jumpseason-hub/preview-evening/

[FaugheenTheMachine]

Anyone else having a day in the pub Friday to watch racing? This weekend is first meeting I’m really missing not being able to attend so a few beers is in order instead

[Kevloaf]

Anyone else having a day in the pub Friday to watch racing? This weekend is first meeting I’m really missing not being able to attend so a few beers is in order instead

No, Tier 2 lockdown here.

And I work.

And none of my friends would want to watch racing.

And I have no friends.

And I have no money.

And I don't drink.

[Kevloaf]

More serious note, how is everyone doing?

I am struggling a bit. First lockdown was alright for me because I could be in the garden a lot. It's too cold and dark too quickly now to make that an option.

I was looking at those outdoor heaters that beer gardens have, but they're a few hundred quid, cost a lot to run and are bad for the planet from the very brief look I had last night. Anyone got one/heard different?

[Diamond Geezer]

48 hour decs for Cheltenham Friday

https://www.racingpost.com/racecards/11/cheltenham/2020-10-23

[Kevloaf]

48 hour decs for Cheltenham Friday

https://www.racingpost.com/racecards...ham/2020-10-23

Probably best here...if you don't mind

http://www.fatjockey.com/forum/showthread.php?15468-Cheltenham-November-Meeting-Antepost-discussion/page9

[Muswell]

Do we know who is getting the Barry G rides for JP. Isit jonjo , is it fair to say there a slight weight pull against these runners now (in jockey ability) ? A couple of lbs perhaps ?



... with a name like 7barrows I should be telling you folk !

Assume Mark Walsh will be getting the majority of them

[Istabraq]

More serious note, how is everyone doing?

I am struggling a bit.

I was thinking about you the other day Kev, are you in a tier 3 region ? Not a nice situation for anyone and I feel for everyone with heavy restrictions.
I'm in tier 2 but it doesn't hugely affect everyday life, I have to say the biggest issue I've had for 6 months is not being able to go racing, those racedays doubled up as a mental release, bit of fresh air and all that.
Anyone else here a tier 3 ?
How is everyone coping ?

[Lobos]

Pissed off I can't go racing or watch my Football Team . Plus I'm going to be a Grandpa for the first time next month so that is exciting but also annoying with current restrictions. Apart from that I'm cracking on with things.

[Kevloaf]

I was thinking about you the other day Kev, are you in a tier 3 region ? Not a nice situation for anyone and I feel for everyone with heavy restrictions.
I'm in tier 2 but it doesn't hugely affect everyday life, I have to say the biggest issue I've had for 6 months is not being able to go racing, those racedays doubled up as a mental release, bit of fresh air and all that.
Anyone else here a tier 3 ?
How is everyone coping ?

You're only human.

We're Tier 2 for the time-being, but we border Greater Manchester so it's just a matter of time. To be fair I'm probably similar to you, not real change to every day life, however it's the little things that I miss now. Going to the pub and getting some chips and cheese whilst stumbling home, on a school night.

It's also not having something to look forward to isn't it (I think), no race meetings, potentially no Cheltenham, no holidays?

I'm so, so lucky my best mate lives alone so 'we' have bubbled with him.... so I know I'm luckier than most...but I still can't help feeling a bit flat about it all.

Pissed off I can't go racing or watch my Football Team . Plus I'm going to be a Grandpa for the first time next month so that is exciting but also annoying with current restrictions. Apart from that I'm cracking on with things.

Congrats on the Grandpa news Lobos. "For the first time", if you have another and say "I'm gonna be a Grandpa again" I'll be all over you
Glad to hear that though - you/we are fortunate we have some space on the internet to vent aren't we really. I tried explaining 'the forum' to my Nan a few weeks back. What a can of worms that was. Should have just mentioned the weather again.

[archie]

We're in local lockdown here in North Wales but covid secure pubs, restaurants etc remain open...until Friday when the 'firebreak' lockdown comes into force for 17 days and only takeaways allowed.
My brother, in a Tier 3 area, goes to a hospice tomorrow but, as I understand it, visits are allowed under the 'reasonable excuse' get out given that I'm his closest living relative and executor.

Not great if I'm honest.

[Spectre]

Not great at all Archie. I feel for you and your brother.

My mother is in a carehome. Has chronic emphysema, is five and half stone, caught covid, and incredibly is the only one of the seven who caught it that survived. I've been unable to visit her since lockdown. At her end she's still sharp of mind but bedbound and has been staring at four walls without a single visitor for 6 months. To add to that my Dad died not long before lockdown and she wasn't well enough to go to the funeral. I reckon most of us have it easy compared to her.

[Quevega]

Fucking 'Firebreak'
Loving it these politicians.
I bet some of the meetings have been amazing.