Saratoga question

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Originally Posted by sundaysilenceforever

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

I have the immense pleasure of being able to visit Saratoga on August 19th. I have never been there and am beyond excited! I have a family reunion that weekend and managed to squeeze in that day to escape the family duties and go to the track! But chances are, I won't be able to go on Saturday, Alabama day, and it's KILLING me! Especially since Rags will more likely than not, be running in that race. I am almost in actual physical pain about it....LOL!!!

But if the opportunity presents itself, and I happen to be able to make it Saturday too, can anyone tell me....will I be able to just "drop in" if I don't get there early, or is it going to be crowded enough that day to have the possibility of not getting in? Obviously, I know I wont have a table or anything, but thats ok! I've heard that people arrive at 4 am to get their tables on big days! In my head, I am assuming not a parking space to be had later in the day, and people line up waiting to get in to see Rags.....am I wrong?

Any other suggestions for me from the Spa regulars?

If you want to see the horses and the paddock is too crowded, park yourself along the fenced off trail that runs through the picnic area.