How do you plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year? You don’t have to be Irish to get in on the fun, and if you happen to live in the U.K. then there is never a shortage of activities taking place. One fun and unique way you may want to celebrate St. Patty’s Day is to head to the races – the Cheltenham Festival that is.
If you can’t get there in person, you can always take advantage of great betting offers for St. Patrick’s Racing Day – March 2017 from places such as FreeBets.
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May the Luck of the Irish be With You
Where better to use the luck of the Irish then when placing bets for the Cheltenham Festival. This festival takes place from March 14-17th and features 27 different races/events that you can test your luck in. Last year, the festival drew in more than 260,000 visitors and that number is expected to grow again this year.
It’s more than just the races themselves, it’s the fact it is a whole festival complete with food, drinks, live music, and entertainment. People from all over the country end up flocking to the event whether it be just for one day, or the entire duration of the festival.
If you do plan on visiting in person, then perhaps the best place to spend St. Patrick’s Day is at the Guinness Village, located right inside the festival. It is only open to ticket holders, annual members, and hospitality guests, and is always an incredible atmosphere. The village features live bands all day and night, plenty of beer and other drinks, and places to sit down and relax with friends. It’s got all the makings of a great St. Patty’s Day.
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A Look at What’s Happening
If you do plan on attending the Cheltenham Festival on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th), then you’ll be happy to hear there are a number of events taking place. The events scheduled are the JLT Novices Chase, Pertemps Handicap Hurdle, Ryanair Chase, World Hurdle, The Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Handicap Chase, the Mares Novices’ Hurdle, and the Kim Muir Challenge Cup.
Even if you don’t plan on attending in person, this gives you plenty of opportunities to place wagers and possibly enjoy some big winnings on St. Patrick’s Day. In fact, the experts are already predicting that Thursday’s race schedule will be the most exciting of the whole festival, and possibly the whole season.
A Nod to the Irish
Of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention a special Irish connection that will be taking place on this day in particular. All eyes will be on The Trull House Stud Mares Novices’ Hurdle as there is a chance Willie Mullins, who is an Irish Jockey, may be able to take the trophy. What a fabulous way to top off St. Patrick’s Day – with a trophy! Of course, there is some stiff competition that will make Mullins’ quest as difficult as possible, so he’ll definitely need the luck of the Irish on his side.
Don’t Delay on Tickets
If you do plan on attending the event in person for St. Patrick’s Day, tickets have already gone on sale. It’s best to purchase them in advance to ensure you get them.
Racing and St. Patrick’s Day – a Winning Combination
Who knew that horse racing and St. Patrick’s Day could make such a great combination, but that is exactly the case at this year’s Cheltenham Festival. Whether you are planning to attend in person, or just place bets online, it’s a fabulous way to celebrate the day.
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