Ah, Cheltenham. What a brilliant time of year. It can also be a stressful time of year – everyone – and I mean everyone – talking about horse racing.
You’re missing out if you’re able to take part so we’ve compiled this handy guide for getting through the week.
1. Taking the week off and sitting in the Pub watching the racing is nearly as much fun as actually going to Cheltenham and doesn’t require sterling or dressing up for ladies day.
2. Everyone will give you a tip for the Bumper. Ignore them all or you’ll end up backing half the field and still end up losing.
3. Everybody who’s ever had a bet becomes an expert for the week.
4. The Bookies may give you a free bet but be in no doubt they are out to take your money.
5. St Patricks Day is that bit wilder that bit earlier when it falls during Cheltenham.
6. Every Bloke under six foot will claim they could have been a jockey but for bad luck, allergies and being fat.
7. Gold Cup sweepstakes in the office will always be won by that annoying person from accounts.
8. Ruby Walsh will either be a Legend or an Eejit depending on the race and the person talking. Either way he’ll win races.
9. If the commentator starts Roaring YEEHAWW don’t be alarmed its just Matt Chapman and he’s still on a high from his night in Kavanagh’s
10. Doesn’t matter if you have €5 on a horse or €500 – a winner is a winner.
