TALES FROM THE BETTING RING – IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKEND

Simon Nott spends two absorbing days in Ireland

Leopardstown 14/09/19
Today was my first visit to Leopardstown, first impressions were what a wonderfully atmospheric racecourse it is. It’s got that real old-world charm that building new stands, albeit necessary at the likes of Newbury back home, took away a lot of the character. Here there are lots of little nooks and crannies to explore.
The betting ring is impressive too, a permanent structure complete with boxes for the bookies to stow things as well as stan...