Its not all work and no play (a day at the races).

So after a really busy week, finally Saturday came round and with it the opportunity to relax with a day at Chester Races.

Thankfully when I opened the curtains on Saturday morning, I was very relieved to see the sun had made an appearance as ordered...unlike my usual Saturday for Golf when the heavens open all day!!

So along came midday and time for the off, a short walk down to some friends where we were welcomed with a glass of pink...very summery, and a promising start to the afternoon...which set the tone for the rest of the day.

The taxi dropped us off outside the racecourse, and upon arrival into the paddock area it’s time to get the bets on and the Champagne ordered!!! Surrounded by the usual glamour (not just the Mrs!) with all the ladies dressed to impress and the guy’s in their Whistle and Flute’s, a bar full of Champagne, what more could you ask for...maybe a few winners.

And as it so happened we managed to win four out of the seven races, so it was off for a slap up meal to celebrate and round the evening off nicely.

This has to be one of the big plus points of living in and around Chester.  The day was a great success and much fun was had...roll on next year’s racing season.

Left to right: Our friends Rachel and Steve, Me and Sarah (the Mrs).