Have not read most of the posts on this topic but....a few positives from my weekend at Cardiff...
Good train journey from the North West but expensive tickets....
Good Hotel at Cardiff, ideal location and paid average city price..
Great seats at the Millenium stadium but expensive for food and refreshments, eg about £4.00 for a bottle of cider or can of bitter, £1.50 for bag of crisps!
Is it just me or are the bars getting rougher and seedier every year near the stadium....i like a pint or two but ......!!
The racing at Somerset on Friday is usually on par with the racing at Cardiff!!