Originally Posted by
broncobrad
I have been looking forward to going down for the final for a long time now even as the stars that I had hoped to see in the flesh are falling by the wayside. But the fact that the day is supported with plenty of quality events will make the day more than worthwhile. Decided not to reserve seats for the day because I want to be out and about checking out the horses, being able to use the viewing platform in the barn will be a huge plus, and generally try different viewing points throughout the day. Knowing the downsides of Menangle is going to help me out because I will have the cook with me and she has as much appreciation for the sport as I do for the world championship of hand sewing and as we all know if she is not happy, then sure as shit I'm not going to be happy. I would rather hear the bad with the good from someone on here rather than the glowing reports from some PR machine so keep us updated Bob (and bring a new hanky) and if its not much chop I will meet you at the Horse and Jockey lol.
HRNSW has been working hard to bring this event to us. We know their facilities are nowhere near complete and most of us can appreciate that but if they don't make a real attempt at putting on a show that also caters to the fans as well as the participants it is an opportunity lost.