DragonBet are hoping race-goers at Hereford Racecourse have a “lush” weekend as the bookmakers pay homage to Gavin and Stacey ahead of their Christmas Day TV special.
The bookies’ sponsorship of Saturday’s Christmas Jumper Raceday sees them give a big thumbs-up of appreciation towards Gavin, Stacey, Smithy, Nessa and the rest of the gang ahead of what is being billed as the show’s final ever episode.
As well as the colourful festive sight of thousands of racegoers decked out in their Christmas outfits, the race card will also please fans of classic episodes of Gavin and Stacey as there is a sprinkling of favourite characters, themes and plot lines from the cult comedy series.
So, get ready for the “DragonBet in Partnership With Dave Coaches Handicap Chase”, which is bound to be massive hit with admirers of Barry’s top coach driver.
It’s odds-on that punters will will crane their necks to see what’s occurrin’ on the race track when the “DragonBet Better Odds Than Nessa’s Slots Mares’ Handicap Chase gets underway.
Punters feeling hungry by the middle of race day can feast on thoughts of Smithy’s favourite takeaway order with the “DragonBet Chicken Bhuna, Lamb Bhuna, Prawn Bhuna Handicap Hurdle”.
After that, it’s a teaser of this year’s cliffhanger – the infamous fishing trip with Uncle Bryn – as they get underway in the “Book Your Fishing Trips With DragontBet Handicap Chase” .
The final race of the day will bring plenty of festive good wishes from Barry to Billericay as it’s the “Have a Lush Christmas From DragonBet Junior National Hunt Flat Race”.
By then, it will be time to count your winnings, grab a seat with Dave Coaches and head home in time for the Christmas Day Gavin and Stacey final episode.
You can still purchase your raceday tickets here - https://www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-jumper-raceday
