Short Recap 1st Time To Gulfstream and Miami Area

[IrishS]

I am going to Gulfstream for the first time for the florida Derby. Is there a best place to be to get to the paddock and back to the track in time for the race trhough crowds of people. Is there a best place to sit? I love Santa Anita for the ease of that. Is it easy to see the workouts in the mornings?

[robfla]

Originally Posted by IrishS

I am going to Gulfstream for the first time for the florida Derby. Is there a best place to be to get to the paddock and back to the track in time for the race trhough crowds of people. Is there a best place to sit? I love Santa Anita for the ease of that. Is it easy to see the workouts in the mornings?

That shouldn't be a problem. It's a very short walk from paddock to finish line. Even if there is a large crowd, less than a minute will get you back and forth.

Originally Posted by IrishS

Is there a best place to sit?

That's the biggest problem with the new GP. Nowhere to sit and watch. For me the best place to sit and watch is at the about the 1/16 pole standing on a picnic bench. There are a few seats at the finish line, but you have to get there very early for that, and there is ZERO grandstand to sit and watch.

Or if you can get past the worker on the stairs leading to the dining room, thats a great place to watch the race halfway up the stairs. You'll see TAP watching the races there.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

I'm not a big atmosphere person.

Mountaineer is easily the nastiest track I've ever been to. That includes dog tracks, harness tracks, and even Jai-Li frontons.

Not that there's anything wrong with being nasty and not that I mind it.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I'm not a big atmosphere person.

Mountaineer is easily the nastiest track I've ever been to. That includes dog tracks, harness tracks, and even Jai-Li frontons.

Not that there's anything wrong with being nasty and not that I mind it.

Mountaineer is gross but not worse than the old Yonkers pre-slots or Beulah or Thistleydowns. Dania Jai-Alai probably gets my vote for grossest parimutuel facility I've been to.

Originally Posted by kgar311

I don't know if its still going on today but Hotwire.com sent me an email about a fire sale for hotel rooms. So I went on yesterday and it said 4 star hotel rooms in Hollywood for $120 a night. I clicked on it and there it was. I booked a room for the Friday and Sat night for Florida Derby for a total of $277. They give you the hotel after you buy but guarantees a 4 star and I ended up getting the Crown Plaza one mile down the road on Hallandale Blvd, right on the beach. I almost crapped my pants. I went on their personal website and the rooms go for $270 a night. I stayed at a run down Holiday Inn for the same price last year. Check this out if you haven't booked a room yet.

It's a great hotel, you will love it.

You guys need to learn the power of Priceline, especially in areas like South FL. NEVER, EVER pay full price.


As for the angst over the "new" Gulfstream, I don't get it. I loved the old place and love the new place. Who cares if it's small? What is the benefit of having a cavernous, Belmont-style place these days? The track is great, the racing is great, and the bar areas are great.

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by philcski

Mountaineer is gross but not worse than the old Yonkers pre-slots or Beulah or Thistleydowns. Dania Jai-Alai probably gets my vote for grossest parimutuel facility I've been to.

Thistledowns?

Thistledowns is like friggen Hialeah in it's prime compared to Mountaineer.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I'm not a big atmosphere person.

Mountaineer is easily the nastiest track I've ever been to. That includes dog tracks, harness tracks, and even Jai-Li frontons.

Not that there's anything wrong with being nasty and not that I mind it.

Oh how I miss Milford Connecticut Jai Alai. My wife actually brought me there the first time and I loved it. Too bad they closed the damn place.

[kgar311]

I don't know if its still going on today but Hotwire.com sent me an email about a fire sale for hotel rooms. So I went on yesterday and it said 4 star hotel rooms in Hollywood for $120 a night. I clicked on it and there it was. I booked a room for the Friday and Sat night for Florida Derby for a total of $277. They give you the hotel after you buy but guarantees a 4 star and I ended up getting the Crown Plaza one mile down the road on Hallandale Blvd, right on the beach. I almost crapped my pants. I went on their personal website and the rooms go for $270 a night. I stayed at a run down Holiday Inn for the same price last year. Check this out if you haven't booked a room yet.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

thats a nice place.been a few times..have fun.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by kgar311

I don't know if its still going on today but Hotwire.com sent me an email about a fire sale for hotel rooms. So I went on yesterday and it said 4 star hotel rooms in Hollywood for $120 a night. I clicked on it and there it was. I booked a room for the Friday and Sat night for Florida Derby for a total of $277. They give you the hotel after you buy but guarantees a 4 star and I ended up getting the Crown Plaza one mile down the road on Hallandale Blvd, right on the beach. I almost crapped my pants. I went on their personal website and the rooms go for $270 a night. I stayed at a run down Holiday Inn for the same price last year. Check this out if you haven't booked a room yet.

I got the same hotel on priceline name your own price for $90 a night. Very nice, the pool area is fantastic and you can walk across the street to the beach. Parking is extra though.

[kgar311]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I got the same hotel on priceline name your own price for $90 a night. Very nice, the pool area is fantastic and you can walk across the street to the beach. Parking is extra though.

DT party at the TIKI Bar??