Steeplechase vs. Flat track horseracing

[Rhubarb]

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I haven't done much with racing. My grandad would walk over the Downs to small courses, Badbury Rings or Salisbury. We went as children a few times with him and the atmosphere was electric.
Then I went to Newbury (flat racing) with hubby's 'work do' and this time we were betting with vouchers. The people watching was more fun on this occasion, seeing them win or lose.

I found Greyhound racing had just as much electric buzz, but I really did think that was cruel, knowing how these dogs are just cast out once they reach the end of their career. One of the local dog-walkers rescues them and finds them homes, once she has them house trained.