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SniperSB23 06-03-2008 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by NoLuvForPletch
And before you all get uppity about my stance on the beer ban, if you don't think they prevent you from bringing in your own beer to increase their own beer sales, you are fooling yourselves. You can get just as drunk and stupid paying 750 for a beer as you can bringing in your own.
The beer prices are usually quite reasonable at the Belmont. Much better than most sporting events (including the Derby and Preakness), especially for NYC.

NoLuvForPletch 06-03-2008 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Cardus
And it will be too warm on Saturday, also.
Actually it will finally be a nice day. If I remember correctly, it's been a little on the cold or rainy side the past few years.

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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698
Is there anything you don't whine about? The DRF is too expensive, beer is too expensive, post time's too late. Here's a thought, don't go. It seems like it's more a hassle than anything.
In regards to not going, thanks for the suggestion. I've gone every year since 95 and will continue to do so. In regards to complaining about things, I'm sorry I don't just accept things I feel to be substandard.

Here's another thing I'll complain about, please read the damn post, then comprehend it, then respond. Where did I say beer was too expensive? I said I thought it was foolish to believe the reason the don't allow you to bring beer in is for safety issues as they want you to believe.

ateamstupid 06-03-2008 12:25 PM
LOL @ a 6:40 post time being called "substandard."

Travis Stone 06-03-2008 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Cardus
complaining about anything and everything is a genetic trait for all horseplayers
Ain't that the truth.

Travis Stone 06-03-2008 12:28 PM
This thread tells me its a dark day for most race tracks today.

XIIPointStables 06-03-2008 12:31 PM
The only thing we don't complain about is winning too much money.

Oh wait, then you have to sign a tax slip. Come to think of it we complain about that too!

slotdirt 06-03-2008 12:56 PM
Beer at Preakness was $7 for a 24 ounce Bud Light. You sure as heck don't find a beer for anywhere near that price at the Derby. Belmont is pretty similar to Pimlico.

SniperSB23 06-03-2008 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by slotdirt
Beer at Preakness was $7 for a 24 ounce Bud Light. You sure as heck don't find a beer for anywhere near that price at the Derby. Belmont is pretty similar to Pimlico.
And I'm pretty sure if I recall from last year at Belmont they even have Guinness for like $6 which is better than you'll do in a lot of NYC bars.

Scav 06-03-2008 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by slotdirt
Beer at Preakness was $7 for a 24 ounce Bud Light. You sure as heck don't find a beer for anywhere near that price at the Derby. Belmont is pretty similar to Pimlico.
I think the beers were 7.50 at the Derby, don't remember...

slotdirt 06-03-2008 01:15 PM
Derby has a couple options, but the main one was bottle-cans of 16 oz Bud or Bud Light, and I think they were all in the $9 range.

Scav 06-03-2008 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by slotdirt
Derby has a couple options, but the main one was bottle-cans of 16 oz Bud or Bud Light, and I think they were all in the $9 range.
Bigsmc will know, he was at the track on Thursday and since I left him there for 2 hours by himself after the races, he saw the freshly printed signs going up with a 2.50 surcharge

NoLuvForPletch 06-03-2008 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DaHoss9698
Frankly, I think your complaining is substandard. I'm all for complaining about the things wrong with the sport. Sorry if the post time for the Belmont and price of the DRF isn't one of them. But, good call on cracking the case of why they no longer allow coolers in for the Belmont. If you aren't a detective already, I suggest changing careers.
Thanks for being the complaining police. You are needed over on the Hatta Fort thread. Fat Man is complaining about Gomez's turf riding skills.

SniperSB23 06-03-2008 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Scav
Bigsmc will know, he was at the track on Thursday and since I left him there for 2 hours by himself after the races, he saw the freshly printed signs going up with a 2.50 surcharge
Yeah, I went Thu-Fri-Sat two years ago and the 16 ounce beers went from $5 on Thu to $7.50 on Fri to $9.50 on Sat.

alysheba4 06-03-2008 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ateamstupid
Jeez, some people just love to complain.

The way Belmont does it is better than the way Pimlico and Churchill do it. I'd much prefer the races start at noon and there be 40 minutes in between post times than have them start at 10:30 and have over an hour between races by the time ther stakes come around. That **** is brutal.

Is 6:40 really that much later than 6:15 or 6:20? Really, what's the big deal?

And getting out of Belmont would be a pain no matter what time the Belmont and last race went off, so I'm not sure what you want them to do about that.

We're four days away from a Triple Crown possibility, and you're griping about post time for the Stakes being 20 minutes late?
......couldnt agree more.

alysheba4 06-03-2008 03:05 PM
the 04 belmont was like woodstock in the paddock........dudes were bringing in cases on their kids wagons:eek: being in new york for the 1st time i was laughing my ass off....... here in so cal you cant get away with that stuff.


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