But for me, the best part was people watching and, of course, taking photos for pleasure. One thing I just love is the tradition of it all, women in their finery and men in their suits, top hats and tails. But one thing I was not expecting was just how 'chav tastic' the Silver Enclosure was! Beautiful girls in beautiful clothes, completely inebriated by midday, not caring about the rain, their muddy shoes nor their language! Fights breaking out by the end of the day (one security guard said it was known as 'fight Friday'!) and the queues for the mens toilet were, I have to say, a first - never seen that before! To be honest, what with a live band (they were brilliant), big screen to view the races and all the alcohol, I'm sure there were hundreds of people that didn't even notice the horses, the Queen nor the fact that they were at Ascot for that matter!
However, myself and a few friends braved the weather, ventured out to the track a few times, put on a few bets, lost a few bets, drank some pimms, took some photos and generally had a good laugh. Next year, same again but with SUNSHINE please!!
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