Ludlow Races

You can catch a direct train from Chester to Ludlow but we drove and took the scenic route through Wales - this was actually due to the fact that the A41 was closed because of blown down trees and power cables.

We did in fact get hit by a flying tree branch on the way and did wonder whether we should be travelling at all, it was so windy. The rain was coming down as well adding even more water to the flooded River Severn which was quite spectacular, spreading across about 6 fields either side of us and alarmingly near the road.

Others would have turned back for home well before us but the weather improved as we approached Ludlow....we followed the first signpost to Ludlow Racecourse and were suddenly ON the course...




The B4365 crosses the racecourse at three points of the track and traffic is stopped when the course is in use.

We headed straight for the parade ring



and then across the course to the main stand to watch the race.



It is lovely. Billed as Britain's friendliest racecourse.



But there were not many there. In fact 3 bookies packed up their stuff and left after the 3rd race. Including Dave Smith. Hmmmm I was going to give him some of my hard earned cash....










Interview with winning trainer Paul Webber for ATTHERACES (or whatever)




Not only can we tick off Ludlow in our quest to visit all the courses in the country but we had a few winners between us which is always a bonus. (My face was cold though)