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What Ever Happened to Horse Racing on Ships?


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I remember the horse races at kid on board the Cunard ships.

 

Back in 2006 my wife and I purchased a horse on the QM2 lucky number six won us $600.

 

It was so much fun to decorate it and pose for pictures at the Winners Circle.

 

I don't understand why the cruise lines don't feature this event anymore, it was always so much fun.

 

Jonathan

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I do recall seeing this in my very early days of cruising, circa 1970's. Then, I thought it an odd form of entertainment though obviously enjoyed by many guests. But, I think offering such was before the days of the larger casinos on today's ships that probably offer a much greater return for whatever investment in Staff resources the ship must supply to offer "race horses".

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They had this on Star Princess in November.

 

 

 

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Well, that's heartening to hear that this cruise line tradition is still alive and well on the high seas.

 

Hope these races gallop over to the Regal in time for our fall cruise. ;)

 

Jonathan

 

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  • 3 weeks later...

Royal Caribbean had it up into the early 2000's, at least on the "smaller" ships. We really enjoyed it. Never bought a horse but always bet on the races. We would win or lose just a few bucks but it was great fun. Now we have those giant TVs blaring Justin Bieber videos. Progress. I think not.

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Royal Caribbean had it up into the early 2000's, at least on the "smaller" ships. We really enjoyed it. Never bought a horse but always bet on the races. We would win or lose just a few bucks but it was great fun. Now we have those giant TVs blaring Justin Bieber videos. Progress. I think not.

I wish the cruise lines would introduce an Old School Night and feature throwback events like horse racing.

 

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I wish the cruise lines would introduce an Old School Night and feature throwback events like horse racing.

 

Jonathan

 

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Yours is an interesting idea and I think would be an excellent addition to the entertainment program, particularly for long cruises. It would add "something different" to a cruise.

 

I recently realized that in some areas of life, what was "old is now new".

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Yours is an interesting idea and I think would be an excellent addition to the entertainment program, particularly for long cruises. It would add "something different" to a cruise.

 

I recently realized that in some areas of life, what was "old is now new".

Thanks Rkacruiser. They always say the cruise lines read these threads. I hope someone at Cunard, Princess or Royal Caribbean takes at gander at this one. ;)

 

Jonathan

 

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We bought a horse on a cruise in 1996. (Sovereign it's) It's name was Capital Gains...and it went everywhere with us! I spent half my honeymoon promoting this horse! We came in 3rd...it was a blast! Who needs a flow rider when you have a wooden horse on a stick decorated with cheap decorations!

Total blast!!

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