I love going to the races. Something is exciting about Royal Ascot and Ladies Day (I have tickets this year for 21st June!) in a wide-brimmed-hat-and-suede-shoes kind of way. Half the fun (apart from betting) is celebrity spotting and seeing who came the best and worst dressed. The tabloids can’t possibly love it half as much as I do.
Tomorrow, I am off to Epsom in Surrey for a private hospitality event. I’m being chauffeured there and back by Clive, my well-to-do horsey friend. Clive and his friends breed thoroughbred racehorses and race them publicly and privately for vast sums of money. Put it this way: I couldn’t put a “tenner on each way” in that circuit.
Clive and I met at Newmarket last August. I was sipping Pimms with a group of fellow 24-hour Companions. We weren’t drawing attention to ourselves in any way, but, as if by magic, the waiter came over and presented us with three bottles of champagne. As we followed his gaze across the room, we spotted a group of gentlemen (a direct ratio of them to us) laughing and joking together. One of them raised a glass to us, and we waved gaily back. Within ten minutes, we chatted away like old friends and went to dinner with them back in London at Wild Honey on St George’s Street.
A few tips for horse racing
We were all incredibly pampered, and Clive seemed to favour me. While we don’t spend much time together, whenever he needs a stunning brunette to accompany him to an event, I get the call. In the meantime, I’ve picked up a few horse-racing terms and tips to ensure I’m well-informed if the topic arises. It’s all about learning, after all!
With my knowledgeable client, I’m sure to place a few bets that will pay off, and Clive knows he has a good chance with me.
So, if you’re looking for a special companion in London to join you at the races, our ladies certainly know how to dress to impress. They will capture attention with their elegance and charm, and who knows, they might even bring you some good fortune at the races.
