Went to Aqueduct for the first time yesterday...

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I went to Aqueduct yesterday too. We got there at 12:30 as the first race was going off. I had a good time as I was hanging out two friends. It was a warm day so we spent a lot of time sitting in the grandstand as all the tables in the Manhattan Terrace were taken.

I agree with the original poster that the place is in need of an upgrade. If they decide to do that there no reason why it can't be improved. Steve mentioned John Nerud's suggestion about closing Aqueduct and moving everything to Belmont. I said the same exact thing when we were on the Cross Island passing Belmont Park.

A racino at Aqueduct might not be the best thing. If you take the train out there, you know it passes through the worst sections of Brooklyn. If you are on the A or C and you are holding a copy of DRF you're screaming " I have a pocket full of money." I know people who ride that line but I prefer to drive when I go to Aqueduct.

Hopefully Governor Patterson names an operator of these slot machines. I have zero interest in ever putting any money into them. The only thing I risk my money on is the stock market and horse racing. It's been eight years since the state was suppose to have slots at NYRA tracks. I think 2010 will be a better year for horse racing in NY.