question about Saratoga
 

is there a dress code for the paddock and winners circle? if so what is it?:o

No shorts. Prefer no jeans.

And 'old school' Saratoga called for gentlemen to wear their jackets while in the boxes.. and leave them on no matter how hot it got..

This is why it's lovely to be a lady. ;)

Except the part about having to dance backwards while wearing high heels .... :)

Chuck has updated the blog...Sumwon gets work on Sat. and ships to the Spa on Sunday...can hardly wait!!!

Chuck: I'm going to be there from Wednesday(25th) through Monday. How can I get access to see our girl and when's a good day and time?

dudes can't wear tank tops?
well F that BS

i guess trying to go hippy style and wear flip flops with your slacks and sport coat is looked down upon eh?

-bt-

i have to wear long pants aug 5th, Sumwon better win or no peppermints!:rolleyes:

LMFAO

Take pictures, please!

I want pictures of her on the Oklahoma, at the Siros seminar getting a peppermint from Harvey, hanging out at the 'Que, with BTW on board taking a stroll around the shedrow ... :)

Too bad I'm not good with photo editing. I'm sure someone could put those pictures together. Just need a picture of BTW in a straddling position. :eek:

Hey, Bob, does that mean you will not be there the following week-end if Sumwon runs?

In case anyone was wondering...
 

Guess who might run in a race at Saratoga this summer? If you said The Green Monkey, grab yourself a banana.

The debut of The Green Monkey, a record $16 million purchase at a 2-year-old sale, was derailed last year because the colt had problems with a gluteal muscle. A year later, the Monkey still hasn't run, but he is getting closer, according to trainer Todd Pletcher.

"He could possibly run up there; he is doing well," Pletcher said. "He is training more forwardly now than he was last year."

The Green Monkey was all the buzz last year with his first start being hyped on a daily basis until he got hurt early in the meet.

"I don't know if it will be quite as much this time," Pletcher said of the buzz, "but I am sure people would come out to see him, see if he could make some headlines."

Pletcher has not yet picked a race for The Green Monkey.

Elegant Attire is a Tradition at Saratoga Race Course. Ladies and Gentlemen who Honor this Tradition are Always Appreciated.

Paddock Dress Code
No Shorts or Abbreviated Wear
Gentlemen are required to wear collared shirts

Clubhouse Dress Code
The Paddock Tent, The Porch, Club Terrace & Carousel Restaurant
Proper Attire Required at Management's Discretion. No-short-shorts, cut-off shorts or abbreviated wear permitted.
Gentlemen: No Tank Tops

Turf Terrace Dining Room & Box Area Dress Code
Gentlemen: Suits or Sports Jackets Required
Ladies: Dresses, Skirts, Thongs or Pant Suits
No Jeans, Shorts or Abbreviated Wear permitted.

At The Rail Pavilion Dress Code
Neat Casual Attire
No Jeans or Shorts Permitted
Gentlemen: Collared Shirts Required
Management reserves the right to use its discretion to determine Neat Casual Attire.

Luxury Suites Dress Code Proper Attire Required at Management's Discretion
No abbreviated wear permitted.
Gentlemen: No Tank Tops

The dress code never stops John Parisella. Ever seen that guy? He's a riot.

Tom Amello once told me when N.Y. bred trainer - Joe Lostreeto (I'm sure I misspelled his name) has a "suit" on the day of the race...he's in the winner circle! ;)

Looks like I'm gonna hafta buy some clothes :(

Carolina BBQ Shorts & Flip Flops

kinda disappointed that no one caught the addition of ladies Turf Terrce attire

Um .... I did.

Nice try, Wing :D

Guys just have to go with Universal Horseman's Attire ... khakis and a shirt.

panties are optional... ive seen the proof:eek:

Gimme A Break! Dress Code At A Race Track? Sounds Like The Snobs Found Only In The Turf Club.................

Talk to the guys about that, will ya? ;)

I will be there that weekend also. I was just hoping to catch a glimpse of her before the big day.

On Chuck's blog, he mentions where Sumwon is going to be stabled at Saratoga. I've always had an easy time visiting Sumwon in the morning. Chuck and his crew have always been very friendly.

I'm planning on being at Saratoga on the week-end Sumwon is supposed to run. Hopefully, the race fills and is run. But we won't know that until the Friday before (I'll probably already be on my way to the airport). Oh well, I've always wanted to see Saratoga....

whats the dress code for the bbq.? same as the clubs or winners circle?

Unstable: I'll be there on the 4th and 5th. I'll be sitting in Section M, Row O, seats 7-11. I should have an empty seat for you. Looking forward to seeing you then.

Do you have to get reserve seating there? I was hoping to just do Grand stand and hang out at the paddock

Rail is always open if that is your thing. :)

Bob, I'll stop by. It sure seems like a long time since Keeneland, where you were the first partner I met.

If you aren't scared of the sun or benches then you can always sit for free out front near the rail. There are also tons of picnic tables near Carolina BBQ that should be the DT hangout spot.

Looks like I am going to be moving soon.. could make the trip difficult.

I will have to wait until the last minute to decide to make the trip. Is there a place to stay west of Saratoga/ Albany that you would recomend.
anywhere I should avoid on the 16 hour DRIVE over.

Where you coming from and how far west of Albany would you want to stay?

coming from central Illinois. eventually end up on I-90

and I would like to stay close but not necessarily in Albany

I drive 45 mins from the Spa (Fonda), I'm sure you could a nice motel in the Johnstown/Gloversville area, 40 mins from the Spa.

I don't know of any spots that are bad to be on I-90, the drive through PA and western NY is wicked boring though.

Like HHH said the Johnstown/Gloversville area is about 40 minutes west. Utica is a little over an hour west, Syracuse about two hours west, and Rochester a little over three.

Thanks..

umm. I live in corn country
there is nothing but flat roads and corn

Then you'll feel right at home in on the Thruway until you hit Herkimer.

The "Sand Flats" is corn country in the valley!