In 1974 when the big match used to get played on a Sunday lunchtime. Pretty sure Kenny Dalglish sealed my love of them. Was lucky enough to get a ticket see them beat Sunderland in FA Cup final at Wembley in 1992. Greatest sporting event ive ever seen let alone been to.
So ive stuck with them in good times and bad, of which there has been plenty, Salah is the best ive seen at the club
Think it was $35 for gate sales on the day. I was about to gather the kids and go until I seen that - ridiculous really. But looks like they had a decent crowd in the GA section though so I guess there were a few who thought it was value.
There were 160 horses racing at Motukarara on Sunday the 29th, I suspect that is the main reason today's Rangiora fields are a bit disappointing, although....
Rangiora 10 races 89 horses
ATC 31/12 10 races 88 horses
I suppose the once or twice a year punters now have quite a few big days to choose from. Traditionally it used to be largely Boxing Day or New Years Day. Derby Day or Cup Day.
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