Aintree Marred By Drunken Brawling On Ladies Day

This brawling at race tracks is becoming more and more commonplace. It never used to happen so I wonder why it’s so prevalent now?

tickingbird

This brawling at race tracks is becoming more and more commonplace. It never used to happen so I wonder why it’s so prevalent now?

I would say it's because of a decline in acceptable behaviour, coupled with moral compasses that have veered way off course, but that would make me sound like a grumpy old woman

That makes two of us then. 😁

First sunny weekend of the year, cheap plonk, common people and over inflated ego’s, the perfect storm

49,600 people, 8 arrests for brawling, 1 for drug offences.the press just love a headline.
I seem to recall Brighton Rock referred to racecourse fighting in the 1930’s.

Jaxjacky

49,600 people, 8 arrests for brawling, 1 for drug offences.the press just love a headline.
I seem to recall Brighton Rock referred to racecourse fighting in the 1930’s.

Aah, so that's OK then.

Although I love dressing up, this time of year is too chilly for me to go to the races and I’m not too far away.
Also, I’m not keen on beautiful horses dying in the process.

Not all common people GrannyGravy13 and the press always highlights the worst outfits.

hollysteers

Although I love dressing up, this time of year is too chilly for me to go to the races and I’m not too far away.
Also, I’m not keen on beautiful horses dying in the process.

Not all common people GrannyGravy13 and the press always highlights the worst outfits.

Perhaps my common people comment was me making assumptions, the people I know who own racehorses and/or go to race meetings do not brawl in public.

I assume those that do are either ignorant or absolutely plastered

To much to drink, and ignorance. Most people go out to enjoy a day not brawl and make it unpleasant for others.

Hate horse or dog racing I m happy to let them get on with it

Germanshepherdsmum

That makes two of us then. 😁

Me three! 😁

Callistemon21

Germanshepherdsmum

That makes two of us then. 😁

Me three! 😁

Me four !

Isn’t it a case of this type of this behaviour generally happening in streets around the country on occasion not just at the National.
You don’t have to be “common” to be out of control after a few drinks.

What is 'common' exactly?

Kate1949

What is 'common' exactly?

Fluorescent socks and red high heeled shoes 😁

Oops I must take my red shoes to the charity shop. 👠

No, buy some fluorescent socks to wear with them!

Red shoes on their own aren't common. Well, I hope not 😁

I'll get the socks.

My personal definition of common is that of having no respect for one’s surroundings, other people, devoid of all manners, and absolutely no idea how to behave and/or dress in a way fit for the occasion you are attending.

There are exceptions of course, the so called nouveau riche some of which whom think that none of the social norms apply to them…

Kate1949

I'll get the socks.

Together with a very short, tight, white strapless sheath dress, they look very classy!

I thought going to the races was all about drinking and gambling. Are they complaining that common people are doing that - how shocking.

Kate1949

Oops I must take my red shoes to the charity shop. 👠

I love red shoes..

Germanshepherdsmum

That makes two of us then. 😁

Make that three.

...or perhaps five!