Derby Tickets

[slotdirt]

$200-300 for Derby seats? Good luck.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

$200-300 for Derby seats? Good luck.

I paid $120 for ours last year, we were at the 1/8th pole, perfect view of the break and the final turn and of the big screen to the left.

[jwkniska]

mine were right in front of the starting gate for $88 each derby day and $42 oaks day.

[Supah Brother]

Another good place to look is Craigs list the week of or even the day of. We got great tickets for half price last year.

[jwkniska]

Originally Posted by jwkniska

mine were right in front of the starting gate for $88 each derby day and $42 oaks day.

I was sec 128 row F (6th row).

[Habersham000]

Originally Posted by Scav

I paid $120 for ours last year, we were at the 1/8th pole, perfect view of the break and the final turn and of the big screen to the left.

I think slotdirt is talking about trying to buy them from someone other then Churchill for $200-$300

[slotdirt]

If you're just deciding to go to the Derby now, your chances of paying face value for tickets are somewhere between slim and none unless you happen to know Cannon Shell.

Thanks, Habersham.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

If you're just deciding to go to the Derby now, your chances of paying face value for tickets are somewhere between slim and none unless you happen to know Cannon Shell.

Thanks, Habersham.

I know Cannon Shell and still think the chances are between slim and none.

[brockguy]

I was half thinking of trying to get out to Louisville for the Derby this year as it fits in real well.

[slotdirt]

Honestly? Any "seat" is decent enough at the 'Downs. I know some guys here swear by the infield, but I like to see some horse flesh when I roll to the track, though those guys probably see plenty of another variety of flesh. Ahem.

Anyway, I sit in Section 125, Row A, and love it. That seat will probably cost you in excess of $300 on stubhub or whatever rightnow.

[infield_line]

You can go to Keeneland and watch the whole card simulcasted on the big screen. I know, not the same, but big crowd, similar atmoshere, much easier access to windows and pretty much a really great time for $3 admission. If you plan ahead there are party tents and upper scale buffet parties.

Unless I could get decent CD seats, I would do Keeneland without any remorse,

I/L

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by brockguy

I was half thinking of trying to get out to Louisville for the Derby this year as it fits in real well.

Do you spend any time in Ireland?

[engbloomj]

Originally Posted by Scav

I paid $120 for ours last year, we were at the 1/8th pole, perfect view of the break and the final turn and of the big screen to the left.

How did you buy your tickets