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	Thursday 7th November 2024

The Art of Getting Your Leg Over and Jilly Cooper’s Epic Comeback

With the handsome features of Rupert Campbell-Black adorning television screens across the UK, many horsey folk are longing for the days of saucy novels and innuendos between flirty friends.

But how exactly does one go about finding a new filly for the winter season these days? Let’s take a little peek into the world of modern romance and how you can earn yourself a romance that Rivals a Jilly Cooper novel!

Try Speed Dating

Of course, the often fruitless but always fun act of attempting to impress a stranger within five minutes before muddling through a dimly lit restaurant to another table with the exact same lines as the previous table.

Speed dating is somehow still a thing, but it’s gone a bit more technological than it was previously. You see, many event organisers involve apps or questionnaires to be filled out before the event so you perhaps get matched with your “top five” most compatible people instead of wasting your evening rushing between tables. This new method certainly sounds like it has the potential to find you the perfect companion for the next racing season.

Attend a Ladies' Day Race

What could be better than an excuse to get all dressed up and watch some decent horse racing? Back your favourites whilst giving flirty glances to all the eligible singles you’re bound to meet at a ladies’ day event.

Pretty much every racecourse in the country will have one, so just have a little browse of your favourite one's website before booking tickets and purchasing copious amounts of liquid courage to fuel your romantic one-liners all day long.

Join a Facebook Group

Facebook has many uses, but did you know there are singles groups on there? And we’re not just talking mid-life crisis, very elderly, barely conscious singles; Facebook has singles groups for everybody you could ever imagine.

Try to find a local singles group that goes racing regularly. It’s a great way to enjoy a great day racing while looking for love, and even if you don’t find romance, you’ll definitely be leaving with plenty of new friends who share your passion for the turf.

Download a New Dating App

If you’re not afraid to embrace the modern trends of dating, then it could be time to dip your toes into the world of dating apps. You’ll easily find an awesome dating app to suit you, as there are different apps for just about any hobby, interest, sexual orientation or age group you can imagine.

Just have a little browse of your app store or even Google to put together a shortlist of apps and websites that tick all of your boxes. Think of it as if you’re browsing the form guide before a full day's racing! You wouldn’t place a bet without knowing the odds, so be sure to do your research before buying any subscriptions or apps.

Get Out and About

You’ve got to put yourself out there! Nobody will walk into your living room and decide you’re the one, so get out and about. Whether you’re down the pub on a Friday or out shooting at the weekend, you’ll be much more likely to find love if you start leaving the house and chatting with whoever you meet on the way.

Get in the Saddle

If you love racing, then why not try your hand at riding? You’d be surprised at how many Thoroughbreds retire from the sport of kings and end up teaching adults how to ride at local riding schools.

It’s a fantastic way to stay in fine form, and you’ll meet lovely people who share a passion for horses and the Great British countryside. There’s also a surprisingly large social scene that comes with the equestrian lifestyle, although it is perhaps not as exciting as some of the naughty novels imply!

Head Over to Newmarket

Did you know there are organised trips to Newmarket? Hop on a coach, visit the home of horse racing and meet plenty of new faces who share your passion for racing. You’ll get to visit the National Stud, amongst other incredible race yards and venues, whilst meeting some of the descendants of the greatest race horses of all time.

So, What’s Stopping You?

There’s really nothing stopping you now! Choose one of the above options and start getting ready for your romantic comeback. Who knows, perhaps your next relationship will be Jill Cooper-esque, and you’ll be the Rupert Campbell-Black of your own love story!