They closed the book at Paris for construction and had all the seats reserved at Bally's. I was worried early on you would show up and I would have to explain this had never happened before.

Fortunatly, we were betting there Friday and met a guy who had 4 seats that was going to the Caesar's BC party. We sat at his seats. Great guy. Allegedly won $40,000 on the BC. I didn't see it but have no reason to doubt him and he earned enough with the seat giveaway that I hope it was true.

They set up seats in the bar and along the walkway (just seats and a table, no tv) above the book all marked "reserved for breeders cup". 100's of seats. My friends and I were looking around the book and realized we didn't need the courtesy we were shown the day before. It was 1/2 empty. Anyone who showed up and had the balls to sit at a seat with a TV had no problem.

All the money went elsewhere in Vegas. Which is why I still think BC and the Derby at Bally's is the best kept secret there.

See you in May.