Anyone been to Great Leighs?

[Marc]

Has anyone here been to Great Leighs Racecourse yet? I'm going next Thursday and was wondering if there were any good vantage points. I haven't been to a racecourse for 20 years and have never taken photos of horse racing. Any other tips would be great.

Cheers

 

[Marc]

So has anyone got any tips for horse racing photos? :shrug:

 

[DonnaM]

I used to live near there, it's pretty flat! The stands were going up when we moved and I suspect that the only photographic vantage points would be up on one of them.

 

[Marc]

Thanks Donna, I was actually standing by the winning post when I received the email notification of your reply!

My parents live in Great Notley so it is very convenient for us. The grandstand that is there is actually still the temporary one and the upstairs is still closed so we had to be at ground level. We found the best place was actually by the bookies' stands as you had a clear view of them coming round the bend into the home straight. Will post some piccies later today or over the weekend.