Clive in Japan (on business allegedly)!!

Over to you Clive

This is the Keirin Race (Chris Hoy is the World & Olympic Champion) at Yokohama near Tokyo. The race is very different to the Olympics - the main difference is that the motor bike at the front is replaced by a cyclist, but the race is otherwise the same. The spectators are big time gamblers. This clip gives a feel of the atmosphere. There is a lot of swearing and some cheering - reminiscent of a day at the dogs. After each race, a team of workers clean the track. The next racers parade in the style of race horses in the padock, the punters then study the form book (and legs) and head off to the betting machines. Meanwhile you can eat, drink and be entertained by dancing girls whilst watching the winner take his prize on a large TV screen. Then the action starts all over again!!!