This will be my 2nd derby. Last year I was surprised how empty the windows were up to the Derby. For the undercard you could make a wager easily with 5 minutes to post. They were touting a betting app that I believe was separate from Twin Spires to make bets. My partner went online with his phone and was able to make bets all day. I'll always remember that I was amazed that so many of the tellers seemed to be on the job for the first day. Ask for a part wheel or something not too complicated and they gave you a look like you were speaking a foreign language. I assumed that they would staff the windows with their most experienced people but I was wrong. That said even with the non stop rain and minor inconveniences I had a ball and this year I hope to add to the good times and stay dry.
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