CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2008

Early day motion 1248, tabled 20 March 2008 by Martin Horwood (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 18 members.

That this House congratulates all the team at Cheltenham Racecourse, the trainers, owners, jockeys and stable staff, businesses and racegoers for making this year's festival such a resounding success despite very challenging weather; pays tribute to those Irish visitors who braved stormy ferry crossings to keep their annual appointment at the racecourse; congratulates Denman and Sam Thomas on their awesome victory in the Gold Cup; reflects that even the cancellation of racing due to high winds provided a welcome boost for the county's unique local pubs, clubs and shops; and sincerely hopes that the rest of 2008 in Gloucestershire will pass without further storms, floods, earthquakes or other natural disasters.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 5, Labour 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.