Travers question

[31lengths]

Originally Posted by XIIPointStables

I'm sure others will agree - Travers is insane.

In terms of the GA, it's a mess. People (myself included) line up about 4:45 outside the gates to run in at 6AM and grab a table in the backyard.

If you don't care about a table and still want a good GA seat, bring a lawn chair but still get there early when the gates open. Every other day of the meet, I'd day you'd be fine leaving the chair with a paper on it and coming back later in the day. But Travers day is for tourists and they don't always obey the usually Saratoga rules.

If you want a seat seat the after-market is the way to go. But it ain't cheap unless you get real lucky.

That's all i got.

Do the gates open at 6 or 7 am? I think the web site said 7 on Travers day.

Also what time do they open on the Friday. The site conflicts about that as well. Going to try to hit the museum as well.....any suggestions on whats the best time to do that? I land in Albany at 130 pm ish and would like to try to get there on that day but dont know if I'd be pushing it.

Thanks again.

[boswd]

Saratoga is only about 30 mins to 40 mins tops from Albany so you'll be fine in making the Hall of Fame but I would double check hours of operations.

The way it will work on Friday is the track will open for Breakfast from 7 to 9:30. If there is wagering on Great Britian you can pay and would be set for the rest of the day. The gates will reopen at 11:00

by the way GO SOX : )

[31lengths]

Originally Posted by boswd

Saratoga is only about 30 mins to 40 mins tops from Albany so you'll be fine in making the Hall of Fame but I would double check hours of operations.

The way it will work on Friday is the track will open for Breakfast from 7 to 9:30. If there is wagering on Great Britian you can pay and would be set for the rest of the day. The gates will reopen at 11:00

by the way GO SOX : )

Thanks. I'll plan on getting there early on both days. Gonna check the hours for the museum now.

Grrrr...again....Sox spanked the Rays last night. The game was not as close as the score said. Neither team could get anyone out.....we didnt get out of there til after 11 pm. Those games are the worst. Something was bothering Francona last night. He had some harsh words for the NESN people outside the clubhouse door. Also, someone took a bat to the bathroom water fountain (again). It was a pretty interesting night.


FYI:
Hours or museum -

Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: noon to 4 p.m.

During the Race Meet, the Museum is open daily from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m

[boswd]

Hall of fame hours are Mon-Sat 10:00 to 4:00 and Sunday noon til 4:00

Yeah Francona can get a little nutty from time to time.

[Ronnie]

Originally Posted by 31lengths

Thanks. I'll plan on getting there early on both days. Gonna check the hours for the museum now.

Grrrr...again....Sox spanked the Rays last night. The game was not as close as the score said. Neither team could get anyone out.....we didnt get out of there til after 11 pm. Those games are the worst. Something was bothering Francona last night. He had some harsh words for the NESN people outside the clubhouse door. Also, someone took a bat to the bathroom water fountain (again). It was a pretty interesting night.


FYI:
Hours or museum -

Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: noon to 4 p.m.

During the Race Meet, the Museum is open daily from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m

Were you able to book a hotel? Its a pretty busy weekend.

[Ronnie]

Oh and make sure you pay the extra 5 bucks at admission to the museum to ride the race horse simulator. Its nothing fancy but kind of fun.

[31lengths]

Originally Posted by Ronnie

Were you able to book a hotel? Its a pretty busy weekend.

Yes....I got a room at the ESA. I already confirmed it just to be sure.

[boswd]

Originally Posted by 31lengths

Yes....I got a room at the ESA. I already confirmed it just to be sure.

Well despite none of the other big boys are racing against street sense you do have an absolutly fantastic card to look forward too. 12 races with a total of 136 horses entered not counting the MTO's and AE's

[Uncle Daddy]

Were you able to get tickets? If not how many did you need for Saturday?

[31lengths]

Originally Posted by Uncle Daddy

Were you able to get tickets? If not how many did you need for Saturday?

I was looking for just one but no...I didnt get a reserve ticket. As long as I'm in I'll be ok...and it sounds like I shouldnt have a problem getting in.