I'm not as excited as previous years, and I can't figure why?
I had a bad year 2 years ago where I only had three winners all week (at an amazing 7/4, 7/2 & 2/1) which massively dented my confidence. Last year was fine without being incredible, but I went two days and I just felt....nervous during every race? Couldn't enjoy the spectacle at all until afterwards (perhaps cos Blow by Blow and Le Prezien were nice ways to round off the week).
Right now, I've a decent position in the graded races on the ones I fancy. A lot of multiples that I don't have a great deal of hope for.
I've then got a warchest for the handicaps (keeping stakes low as I have a fetid record in them), gaultstats and the betting guide and will attack with some final singles, trixies and through the card life changers each evening.
Now to decide what wine to get in and what I'll have for lunch each day