Cheltenham Festival set for randy racegoers as one in 10 punters bonk at meeting
One in 10 racegoers have had sex at a big meeting.
With Cheltenham starting on Tuesday, frisky fans confessed to romping at the famous course.
Sex, boozing and drug-taking are more popular than watching the horses at Britain’s top races. Just 34% said they were there for the on-track action – with 25% saying drinking was a top priority.
A further 12% enjoy getting dressed up to the nines, while 7% cheat on a partner at the races. And a shocking 5% like to brawl and take drugs.
Betting site freebets.com asked 2,000 racegoers what they enjoy most about a day at the races. Spokesman Tim Agnew said: “There is always plenty to do at a big race meeting, with lots going on behind the scenes
“Little did we know it is the non-racing activities that are a big attraction for many fans with sex, drinking and even fighting topping the list.”
Of those who have had sex at the races, many have romped at Royal Ascot – 16% of those quizzed had had sex at the meeting. The Cheltenham Festival was second most popular on 14%.
Revellers will be warned to behave at the Gloucestershire festival this week. Organisers will be posting trained dogs at the entrances to sniff out drugs. And strict booze rules will be in place during the drink-soaked gathering, with even hip flasks banned for race-goers.
The 2023 Cheltenham Festival starts on Tuesday when a whole host of runners go to post for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle. There are 28 races in total across the four days, giving punters plenty of time to enjoy raceday festivities.
However, racegoers this year will be keeping their eyes out for the price of a pint at Prestbury Park after punters at last year's event complained of sky-high prices. The Jockey Club recently confirmed that the price of a pint of Guinness would remain at £7.50 for Cheltenham Festival.
A spokesperson said: “There are a lot more set-up costs with a major UK sporting event compared to a smaller and more locally resourced event.
