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[Nostradamus]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I would show up if I could. I don't live anywhere near a track (with the exception of Tampa Bay Downs one hour away.) I enjoy the smell of the horses... yes, even the horse shiat. It's exciting to me to see them in the paddock and the post parade live and up close.

That is what the mornings are for. The afternoons at any track, including Saratoga, are like going to a picnic. Most people watch the races on television even if they are at the track. I live right next to Belmont and the track is awesome but watching it live is pointless. They even put large screen televisions on the infield so people can watch.

The only people that show up at Belmont or Aqueduct during the week are workers and old people. The weekends can be ok, but why go there when you can watch on television and flip around the football games between races.

NYRA could care less about attendance. It is all about handle.