16th April 2007
Big day out Pt.2
Following a stint of getting sunburnt in Holland Park we had to find a pub to watch the Grand National, the outcome of which determined the fate of our evening.
Walking out of the Park, through the exit on High Street Kensington, we saw the pub on Earls Court Road and made haste to see if they were showing the race. They were, so we ordered (expensive) pints and got comfortable.
I had the names of the six horses I had placed bets on scribbled on a scrap of paper, and I felt confident. After a couple of false starts, the race was off but it wasn't long before most of my horses had refused to jump or had pulled up. My last horse came in fourth which apparently would have been great if i'd bet either way. I hadn't, but felt like a lesson had been learnt - must remember that next year!
The Princess Victoria is a small place with a mixed range of people, one of which I developed a quick dislike to. This was more through jealousy of his 330 win than anything else though - lucky git!
Following our loss, we decided to make a return visit to the park following a rapid stop at an off-license.
The pub was fine and did the job of serving a pint while we watched the race but I don't think i'd rush back over another of the pubs in the area.
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