02. Jun, 2010

Cheltenham Festival: Hospitalities

There is a reason why Cheltenham Racecourse is noted as one of the best racecourses in the country – even in the world – and that reason is hospitality. Cheltenham might be hosting the Cheltenham Festival as well as top events such as the Champion Hurdle and Cheltenham Gold Cup, but what makes this racetrack special for visitors is its hospitality.

There are tons of amenities you can enjoy while you are visiting Cheltenham Racecourse for the weekend. Our first pick would be dining options, with several restaurants and special-invitation evening available throughout the race weekend. The Panoramic Restaurant offers simple yet delicious cuisines, with touches of traditional recipes indulging your tastes. The Gold Cup Restaurant features the kind of ambience you will certainly love.

Let’s not forget that there are also restaurants that are open only during the festival weekend. Moscow Flyer Restaurant offers power lunch, perfect for powering you up for watching the race. Horseshoe Pavilion Restaurant is an exclusive dining choice available to those of you who are serious about enjoying the most indulging experiences while visiting Cheltenham.

Private groups and box rentals are also available, so you can easily pick the best spots to watch the race. If you are truly a horseracing fan, the Hi-Lux Chalets is probably the most suitable private box to get. As much as it may cost, it will be worth it down to the last penny for sure. Why? Because the Hi-Lux Chalets offers amazing views of the start moments as well as get the best seat in the house for watching the best horse win the race.

29. May, 2010

Cheltenham Festival: The Enclosures

When attending a horseracing event, the best way to go is to secure a comfortable seat with perfect view. It is the ultimate pleasure for horseracing fan indeed, with all the actions and excitements available to us throughout the race. When it comes to Cheltenham Festival, there are several enclosures you would need to understand before making your decision on which seat to take.

The first and probably the most luxurious and exclusive enclosure at the Cheltenham Racecourse is Club. It is a private enclosure with a lot of amenities including refreshment offerings throughout the race. You can also use all the facilities within Tattersalls, as well as access top amenities provided exclusively for Club ticket holders.

The Tattersalls Enclosure offers extensive grandstand views along with selections of bars and refreshments. You can watch the race while enjoying snacks and light drinks of your choice when you are seated in the Tattersalls Enclosure. Of course, those of you seating in the Tattersalls Enclosure are as well as the Club can access The Centaur and Hall of Fame.

If what you love is being closer to the actual actions and be as close as possible to the racetrack, you will find The Sun’s Best Mate Enclosure the best enclosure for you. It is still very exclusive, with additional amenities guaranteeing you a superb time while enjoying the Cheltenham Festival. Prepare for some indulging experiences and treatments while you are attending the festival; check out resources on Cheltenham hospitalities to know exactly what I mean.

07. Mar, 2010

Cheltenham Betting

Cheltenham Betting

Watching majestic horserace such as the Cheltenham Gold Cup is not complete without placing horseracing bets. Cheltenham betting is an interesting part of Cheltenham race weekend for sure, especially because there are several profitable betting opportunities available throughout the race days. If you are a true horseracing punter, now is the best time to start placing bets.

Avid bettors would probably have placed their bets already – perhaps including you. The odds are better with more time to the race for those of you who are rooting for the favorites. Denman and Kauto Star are the two horses you should be checking out for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, while Go Native and Solwhit are the two horses favored to win the Champion Hurdle.

Don’t focus on the favorite horses just yet, since the odds are getting better as we get closer to race day. Several top horses competing in the Champion Hurdle is receiving handsome odds that would make placing bets on them highly profitable. Khyber Kim is currently placed at 11 to 1, while other top horses such as Medermit and Punjabi are getting similar odds.

The Cheltenham Gold Cup is even more interesting, with Imperial Commander’s and Cooldine’s odds set at 13.5 and 14 respectively. These two horses are potential winners as well, so placing bets on them is highly profitable. With Kauto Star’s odds at 1.78 and Denman’s set at 5 to 1, betting on other potential horses can prove to be highly profitable and can be great money making opportunities.

25. Feb, 2010

Cheltenham Gold Cup

Cheltenham Gold Cup

The Cheltenham Gold Cup is one of the best moments of the sporting year, held in March 19th, 2010. It is also noted as the biggest horseracing event in the UK, with top horses competing for the infamous Cheltenham Gold Cup. If you are a true horseracing lover, this is the event you should be attending. There are several interesting facts about this year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup, some of them will be discussed in this article.

The 2010 Cheltenham Gold Cup marks the third time Denman and Kauto Star race against each other for the title of champion. It is interesting to see how these two top horses compete for the first place, especially because the current standing is 1-1. A lot of horseracing fans are considering this year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup a tie breaker to determine which of these two horses is the best.

Kauto Star also stands a chance of scoring huge record by winning Cheltenham Gold Cup for the third time. There are several select horses who have done this before – by select horses I mean legendary ones such as Golden Miller, Arkle and Best Mate. Another win this year and Kauto Star will join the group of 3-times Cheltenham Gold Cup winners.

Denman would also try to take home the Cheltenham Gold Cup repeating the 2008 success. There are a lot of things at stake here, so utmost excitements and superb actions are to be expected on Friday, March 19th, 2001, at the beautiful Cheltenham Racecourse.

29. Jan, 2010

Cheltenham Festival Tickets: Booking Tips

Cheltenham Festival Tickets: Booking Tips

Cheltenham Festival and the infamous Cheltenham Gold Cup day are the two events you wouldn’t want to miss. With the 2010 Cheltenham Festival closing in fast, getting the best seats in the house to enjoy the most excitements is a must. To make sure you have a great time visiting the Cheltenham Racecourse, you need to make sure you secure seats properly. Here are a couple of tips you can use to get Cheltenham Festival tickets.

First of all, book as early as possible. If you haven’t book a ticket just yet, now is the best time to do it. There are thousands of people who would want to visit Cheltenham Racecourse for the festival, and booking early is the only way you can make sure you have the best seats you want.

There are several sites offering Cheltenham Festival tickets, including the official site of Cheltenham Racecourse available at www.cheltenham.co.uk. If you can’t find the best seat on one site, take your time and browse around for other sources. There are circumstances where you can actually get the best tickets for the festival even when you are booking late; all you need is a little diligence and time.

Last but not least, always check available offers and bundled packages. If you are not from the area, you can easily find packages – including transport to and from the racecourse as well as accommodation – designed for people wanting to enjoy the weekend. You will be able to save some money while still getting the best seats.


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