Ran Last.......And Loved It

The 2011 Met has come and gone.

I had my runner in the Derby. He ran last but only I noticed. Now we know that 2000m is too far for him.

I am quick to criticise the workings of local racing but I also believe in being complimentary where it is merited. My treatment by Gold Circle this week ( courtesy of Denise ) was outstanding and I would like to place on record my sincere thanks for the hospitality I received.

I was not planning to go to the Met. It has been two years since I last put foot on a local racecourse. But last Monday I received a call from Denise inviting me and my partner to be guests - along with all the other Grade 1 owners - of Gold Circle at the Met. I really did not fully appreciate at the time that everything from admission to food and drink was included in the invitation.

We spent a really special afternoon in the Kenilworth room. Also seated at our table were the charming and friendly Livanos' ( of Flirtation fame ) and the Peter De Beyer connections who weighed in with a winner in the listed race for juveniles. Collectively we punished the Manhattans & Mojitos and even managed to go home with a profit after a pretty difficult card.

I was reminded just how memorable a big race meeting can be. It certainly capped a pretty special week in the Western Cape following hard on the heels of the first Premier Yearling Sale.

Well done to all. And thanks again.

Nice to read and get the inside of whats happening and the en joyment experience
Great site
Great people to have
Lets have more fro those who attended and the success in the betting
Great to have New Turf too
Input of Hotline and ALL. .
GUYS THANKS YOU DO WELL and its APPRECIATED. .

evening Garrick and and love your little city, would also like to thank Gill for the Gold Circle treatment we had -D

Very nice to hear! Hard luck with the run but congrats for getting there.