The so-called sport of kings has many attractions besides the sporting action on display, with horse racing meetings regularly tying in events like music concerts to attract a wider range of audience. Also, due to the area of land needed to facilitate horse racing, British racecourses are often located in some of the most picturesque places in the UK. Here we identify three of the most scenic British racecourses, noting their positions geographically and biggest race meetings.
Aintree
Aintree will forever be synonymous with Britain’s most famous race – the Grand National. Over 150,000 patrons regularly flock to Aintree for their three-day Grand National meeting, with the Grand National’s popularity resulting in the race regularly topping the list of biggest betting races of the year. Tiger Roll and Cloth Cap are currently leading the Aintree 2021 ante-post betting, but competition is fierce in this storied race so there are a number of strong contenders. Located in Merseysid
Author of the article: Lorraine Payette • For Postmedia Network
Publishing date: Jan 25, 2021 • January 25, 2021 • 3 minute read • Jon Kirkham joined Georgina Sutherland to create a traditional Scottish meal in celebration of Robbie B urns Day in Gananoque. They sold 93 packaged haggis dinners for people to bring home and enjoy. Supplied by Dennis O Connor Photo by Dennis O Connor /Supplied photo
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“Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o the puddin’-race!…”
Accompanied by a skirl of the pipes and a dram for the piper, these well-loved words by Robert Burns (poet) herald the evening’s activities at many the January 25 celebration held in his honour throughout the world. With all pomp the haggis is paraded into the hall before invited guests and then ceremonially addressed before being cut with the black-handled knife, conveniently pulled from out the sock of the celebrant.
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Author of the article: Lorraine Payette • For Postmedia Network
Publishing date: Jan 25, 2021 • January 25, 2021 • 3 minute read • Jon Kirkham joined Georgina Sutherland to create a traditional Scottish meal in celebration of Robbie B urns Day in Gananoque. They sold 93 packaged haggis dinners for people to bring home and enjoy. Supplied by Dennis O Connor Photo by Dennis O Connor /Supplied photo
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“Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o the puddin’-race!…”
Accompanied by a skirl of the pipes and a dram for the piper, these well-loved words by Robert Burns (poet) herald the evening’s activities at many the January 25 celebration held in his honour throughout the world. With all pomp the haggis is paraded into the hall before invited guests and then ceremonially addressed before being cut with the black-handled knife, conveniently pulled from out the sock of the celebrant.