If you haven't visited the Fakenham Races, then you are missing a great few hours of fun with friends or family!
Even though the weather was cold and a bit damp, the six races on 1st December were anything but a damp squib. With a few hot tips and the race card in hand, I was determined to have a small flutter of no more than a modest fiver during the North Norfolk Tourism Raceday.
After the first nail biting steeplechase, I joined in the cheers as my horse - the favourite, 'Sydney Sling' came in first, boosting my winnings to £30. The afternoon continued with the buzz. For a novice race-goer I was well entertained by the thrills of the six races ..... ensuring my initial fiver's worth was repaid to my purse. Yes there were ups and downs, riders unseated and close finishes which enthralled the good-natured, excited crowds. The joy of the day with friends and family was a memorable experience and I'm happy to report I returned home with far more than the £5 I gambled. So if you're about in North Norfolk at race time, give it a try!
Fakenham Races Diary for 2009
Monday April 13th
Tuesday May 5th
Sunday May 17th
Even though the weather was cold and a bit damp, the six races on 1st December were anything but a damp squib. With a few hot tips and the race card in hand, I was determined to have a small flutter of no more than a modest fiver during the North Norfolk Tourism Raceday.
After the first nail biting steeplechase, I joined in the cheers as my horse - the favourite, 'Sydney Sling' came in first, boosting my winnings to £30. The afternoon continued with the buzz. For a novice race-goer I was well entertained by the thrills of the six races ..... ensuring my initial fiver's worth was repaid to my purse. Yes there were ups and downs, riders unseated and close finishes which enthralled the good-natured, excited crowds. The joy of the day with friends and family was a memorable experience and I'm happy to report I returned home with far more than the £5 I gambled. So if you're about in North Norfolk at race time, give it a try!
Fakenham Races Diary for 2009
Monday April 13th
Tuesday May 5th
Sunday May 17th
