Derby Tickets

[engbloomj]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

How many do you need?

Just two. Any help would be greatly appreciate. I have not been more excited about a birthday since 16 getting my driver's license. Get older does not bother me if I get to the derby. Thanks again.

[smuthg]

I just called Churchill Downs and was able to get 4 tickets in the Infield Club. I think its $175 total for Oaks and Derby Days. The guy on the phone seemed pretty fired up about the whole thing and indicated they still have a number of tickets remaining.

[slotdirt]

I'm getting married in May and am strongly considering telling anybody would like to participate in a bachelor party for me to figure out ways to get tickets to the Infield Club.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I'm getting married in May and am strongly considering telling anybody would like to participate in a bachelor party for me to figure out ways to get tickets to the Infield Club.

[slotdirt]

Originally Posted by GPK

Some of us are a glutton, Kev. What can I say?

[slotdirt]

Originally Posted by GPK

Some of us are a glutton, Kev. Would it help or hurt if I mentioned that I met her at the Preakness?

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Some of us are a glutton, Kev. Would it help or hurt if I mentioned that I met her at the Preakness?

hurt

but make it more interesting if you found her in the infield

-bt-

[GPK]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Some of us are a glutton, Kev. Would it help or hurt if I mentioned that I met her at the Preakness?

You're braver than me bro.

[smuthg]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I'm getting married in May and am strongly considering telling anybody would like to participate in a bachelor party for me to figure out ways to get tickets to the Infield Club.

http://www.kentuckyderby.com/infield...rder_form.html

Here's the order form I filled out. I spoke with a gentleman named Chris in the CD Ticket office and he indicated there were as many tickets as I wanted available.

[engbloomj]

Originally Posted by smuthg

I just called Churchill Downs and was able to get 4 tickets in the Infield Club. I think its $175 total for Oaks and Derby Days. The guy on the phone seemed pretty fired up about the whole thing and indicated they still have a number of tickets remaining.

Can you see the track from the new infield club seats (without looking at the jumbotron)? Are there actaul seats in this sports club? Is it elevated in some way? I just want to know what we are getting into. Thanks John

[ghartman02]

I've attended the Derby for 40 years now, and from what I read from the press release is the Infield Club is a secure area in the "middle of the infield". I think they'll have televisions, betting, bar, etc, but I don't think you'll be trackside. I could be wrong, but trackside is for the temp suites they have the length of the stretch now. I think the idea is you can be in the zaniness of the infield but with limited access easier wagering, pruchasing of a drink, etc. Maybe Churchill will surprise me, but my bet is this is a sports bar type thing in the middle of the infield.

[cantknockthehustle]

Originally Posted by engbloomj

Can you see the track from the new infield club seats (without looking at the jumbotron)? Are there actaul seats in this sports club? Is it elevated in some way? I just want to know what we are getting into. Thanks John

My advice is as follows: If this is a special event for you and most likely a one time thing, splurge a little bit and get yourself a seat. You initially listed $200-300 as your price range. Well for $300-400 you most likely could get first floor grandstand seats from Section 124-128 within the first ten rows or so. Although it gets crowded as the day goes on, you will see the early races no problem. The post parade for the derby and loading the gate will be right in front of you and that is the most exciting part. You cant see any of the backstretch but there are jumbotrons, and a minute and a half later they will fly by again in the home stretch.

I have six seats and last year needed a seventh last minute. I got one from an online broker in Section 124, Row C for about $400.

[engbloomj]

Originally Posted by cantknockthehustle

My advice is as follows: If this is a special event for you and most likely a one time thing, splurge a little bit and get yourself a seat. You initially listed $200-300 as your price range. Well for $300-400 you most likely could get first floor grandstand seats from Section 124-128 within the first ten rows or so. Although it gets crowded as the day goes on, you will see the early races no problem. The post parade for the derby and loading the gate will be right in front of you and that is the most exciting part. You cant see any of the backstretch but there are jumbotrons, and a minute and a half later they will fly by again in the home stretch.

I have six seats and last year needed a seventh last minute. I got one from an online broker in Section 124, Row C for about $400.

Sounds like good advice. I am moving up what I am willing to pay and still looking.