Keeneland Moves the Bluegrass Back to 4 Weeks Out

I agree. The national Pick 3 and Pick 4 and even the Mana Pick 5 were great bets and often times would pay very well. I would love if they bring that back.

[booner]

Originally Posted by helicopter11

I agree. The national Pick 3 and Pick 4 and even the Magna Pick 5 were great bets and often times would pay very well. I would love if they bring that back.

I miss this one. Had a blast playing it each week during the cold months.....

[tanner12oz]

Stress test for BC cup? Expect very large crowds if the weather holds

[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by tanner12oz

Stress test for BC cup? Expect very large crowds if the weather holds

With them capping ticket sales to the BC this day will be far more crowded

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by South Beach Luv

With them capping ticket sales to the BC this day will be far more crowded

Moving it up a week will also make no difference at all crowd-wise. Blue Grass day is packed no matter what, and it'd be hard to imagine the weather being better and the crowd being larger than it was this year.

[saratogadew]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Moving it up a week will also make no difference at all crowd-wise. Blue Grass day is packed no matter what, and it'd be hard to imagine the weather being better and the crowd being larger than it was this year.

I was there for Bluegrass 2012. I don't mind crowds at all but that day was over the top. I'm used to the big lines at the windows, concessions, and bathrooms. I just go with the flow and expect it on big days. Keeneland's problem is they allow all of the aisles to be jammed up with people. I had grandstand seats and just to get through all of the people camped out in the aisles was quite frustrating. It would take 15 minutes to work your way through all of the people just to get to the normal 15 minute betting window or bathroom lines. I love Keeneland and will go back on a non Bluegrass weekend.

[saratogadew]

Originally Posted by saratogadew

I was there for Bluegrass 2012. I don't mind crowds at all but that day was over the top. I'm used to the big lines at the windows, concessions, and bathrooms. I just go with the flow and expect it on big days. Keeneland's problem is they allow all of the aisles to be jammed up with people. I had grandstand seats and just to get through all of the people camped out in the aisles was quite frustrating. It would take 15 minutes to work your way through all of the people just to get to the normal 15 minute betting window or bathroom lines. I love Keeneland and will go back on a non Bluegrass weekend.

To anyone who complained about NYRA and the Belmont Stakes day exit. Get yourself a grandstand ticket on Bluegrass day. You"ll be longing for that shining star in Elmont, NY all day!

[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by saratogadew

I was there for Bluegrass 2012. I don't mind crowds at all but that day was over the top. I'm used to the big lines at the windows, concessions, and bathrooms. I just go with the flow and expect it on big days. Keeneland's problem is they allow all of the aisles to be jammed up with people. I had grandstand seats and just to get through all of the people camped out in the aisles was quite frustrating. It would take 15 minutes to work your way through all of the people just to get to the normal 15 minute betting window or bathroom lines. I love Keeneland and will go back on a non Bluegrass weekend.

That's why I get a seat, eat before I sit down, and bet from my phone and only get up if I need to use the bathroom or really want to see a horse in the paddock.

We have went to the last three Bluegrass Days, not sure now about this year. If Judy the Beauty is going in the Madison that will probably be a game changer.

[tanner12oz]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Moving it up a week will also make no difference at all crowd-wise. Blue Grass day is packed no matter what, and it'd be hard to imagine the weather being better and the crowd being larger than it was this year.

umm its opening weekend which is also a huge weekend..your saying attendance won't change packing 2 monster attendance days into 1 ?

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by tanner12oz

umm its opening weekend which is also a huge weekend..your saying attendance won't change packing 2 monster attendance days into 1 ?

No. It will be packed on the new date, a la a normal Blue Grass day and will still be crowded the following week.

Your comparison to Breeders' Cup has little to no bearing as attendance is clearly going to be managed (limited ticket sales) by the BC for those days.

[Kasept]

Opening Day is typically 20k with opening weekend luring 60k.

Blue Grass Day attendance has been 33k, 33k, 37k, 39k, 40k the last 5 years.