Saratoga question

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by sundaysilenceforever

I can think of no better place to get the "Saratoga scoop" than the DT forum!

Any other suggestions for me from the Spa regulars?

Siros

[Travis Stone]

Tables - must get there early.

Parking - never an issue if you don't mind walking a bit.

Benches in front - Sun, sun, sun. To me, the sun takes its toll after a few hours at the track.

Racing - best in the country.

Last year was the first year I didn't go to Saratoga... this year will be the second. I really miss it.

[TheSpyder]

If you're only going once you have to:

1. Get up at 6 am and go to the track. Morning workouts are about as close to heaven as it gets. It's free, walk in, and go anywhere. Anyone not listening to Mary Ryan once is in for a treat. You can get food there or bring what ever you want.

2. Place to sit. Carolina BBQ - Steve's place. Always seems to be a spot.

3. Parking, like they say, you'll find a space and maybe have to walk a bit but check out those houses!

4. Siro's after the races. Have to do that once too.

5. Around 10:30 am. Harvey Pack and Andy Serling handicapping seminar. A must!

Enjoy..I'm sure you will.

Spyder from SC

[sundaysilenceforever]

Originally Posted by TheSpyder

If you're only going once you have to:

1. Get up at 6 am and go to the track. Morning workouts are about as close to heaven as it gets. It's free, walk in, and go anywhere. Anyone not listening to Mary Ryan once is in for a treat. You can get food there or bring what ever you want.

Thank you for letting me know that, Spyder! Racetrack mornings are what I miss most about all the years my family had a stable. I love going to Clocker's Corner for breakfast at Santa Anita and hanging out watching the workouts there. When my dad and I went there, of course, he ran into people he hadn't seen in 20 years and the old stories started flying!
My dad will be with me at Saratoga, so I'm gonna make that early morning suggestion and get our day started off right! The rest of the family can come later...LOL

Thanks a lot everybody, for your suggestions. Its always been a dream for me to go, but life events have always kept me from it in the past. I am super-excited!

[TheSpyder]

Oh yea, also bring a camera. Some great shots in the am. They have a pricy breakfast buffet but I prefer bringing something and going to the 2nd floor clubhouse. Again, all free.

Spyder

[TheSpyder]

Sorry, keep remembering. You can take a trolly ride in the am to the backstretch and stables. The driver gives the history of the place and tells you about whose barns are where. Never did it but on my list of things to do. Hear it's great.

Spyder

[Linny]

The 19th may be a Sunday so it may be a giveaway day with tons of spinners. If you can makea day of it, it's worth the time. If not, you can amble in at any time for standing room only.

I should be there that day, I rarely miss a day.