| A day at the races can be a fun and exciting day out. | | | | champagne. Some people even do both. If you're the |
| It can be a perfect excuse to dress up in your fanciest | | | | drinking type, head for the champagne tent. If you're |
| clothes and strut your stuff whilst betting on a horse or | | | | the betting kind then you can walk around and take a |
| two. Of course like many things a day at the races | | | | look at the horses. See which one takes your fancy. |
| would be no fun on your own. In fact the more the | | | | It's always worth asking questions to the bookies or |
| merrier. Why not invite all your friends or make it a | | | | horse handlers, you never know where you may get a |
| work event? The races is a day where everyone can | | | | helpful tip from. Then, once you've placed your bet, |
| have fun. | | | | head to your seat to watch the race but be sure to |
| Most people are unaware of what happens on a day | | | | arrive nice and early so you don't get stuck at the |
| at the races. Well it all begins with the outfit. Most men | | | | back! There are usually TV screens up but there is |
| will wear a suit or even a hat and tails. This is a | | | | nothing more thrilling than seeing your horse come in |
| chance for them to dress up like real gents. The | | | | first with your own eyes. |
| women however will probably spend months in | | | | If all that racing has made you peckish then it must be |
| advance thinking about what to wear or buying new | | | | time for lunch. A lot of people take picnics and enjoy |
| outfits because it's never just the dress, oh no it's the | | | | sitting on the grass (most racecourses don't allow |
| shoes and the bag and the jewellery, you get the idea. | | | | chairs and tables in so make sure you check before |
| Then you have to get there. The best way is probably | | | | you go) in their dresses and suits whiling away a sunny |
| by private coach hire or mini bus. You can fit in as | | | | afternoon. Make sure to have plenty of drink and fluids |
| many people as you need and all travel together. | | | | because it can be a long day. If picnic is not to your |
| Others use limo's however these can be expensive | | | | taste there are always food outlets that you can buy |
| and limit you to how many people. Coaches have the | | | | some lunch from. |
| added advantage of a wash room which can be very | | | | So next time you think about having a social event |
| useful on the way back if you have been drinking | | | | why not make it a day at the races. It's not just for the |
| champagne all day! | | | | hoi palloi of England or aristocracy, anyone can join in! |
| When you're at the racecourse itself you can either | | | | What could be a better way to spend time with your |
| spend the day betting on horses or drinking | | | | friends and have a good time? |