Horse Racing Hen Weekends

Have a flutter with a Hen Weekend Day at the Races. To wager or not to wager, that is the eternal question.

A glass of wine, an open track and the winning ticket in your hand is all you need to experience the glory that is a hen weekend horse racing.

A great way to spend an afternoon, horse racing combines care-free fun with intense and nerve-wracking anticipation as you cheer your horse on along the track.

The crowds at the races are certain to entertain a diverse mix of people, from the most knowledgeable bookie, to the most hapless student; so their is always someone new to meet.The atmosphere is guaranteed to get you and your hen party in a lively mood, as the stalls erupt with cheers and boos you certainly feel the energy that emerges.

At the horse races, whether you win or lose (hopefully win!) you are promised an amusing distraction from everyday life, a place to socialize with a great crowd and the chance for you and your hens to thrive on the electric atmosphere.

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What to expect from Horse Racing on your Hen Weekend

Top phrases to know at the horse races

  • On the nose - Betting a horse to win only
  • Lock - Slang for "sure thing" winner
  • Odds on - odds of less than even money. In England it is simply called "on" thus a horse "5-4 on" is actually at odds of 5-4
  • Tout - A person who professes to have, and sells, information in advance to a race
  • Exacta (or Perfecta) - A wager in which the first two finishers in a race, in exact order of finish.

Is Horse Racing for me?

For those of you who have never tried horse racing we can highly recommend it.

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