gulfstream angles...

Originally Posted by MLC

I'm going down to visit my daughter in Fort Lauderdale. She and her boyfriend are up for a trip to the track. But I remember reading a lot of negative comments about Gulfstream. They like Monmouth with the picnic area, etc. So will Gulfstream not be a good time? What are the best seats? Is it expensive (drinks, etc.)?

I am in Fl, have been there 10 times this year. For the record, I don't like the place, but its my winter racing so I bite my lip and go. I'd prolly like Tampa Bay more as a more comfortable fan/player friendly place. Gulfstream is like a vegas club atmosphere with restaurants. They say racing is #1 but their planning of the facility belies that statement. That said, here is the dope.

If you go weekdays, the outdoor reserved seating is $3, and plenty of seats available, sat its $10/ sun. $7, and saturday is by far their busy day. There is a ticket booth on the left side of the building on the ground floor, (DON'T buy seats online as they tac on a $15 fee. ) Seats donot have enough leg room so you have to get up alot to let people pass. Row A,front row, has more leg room though. 10 Palms restaurant on 2nd floor has buffet for $30 weekends, a little less weekdays. Simulcasting , (after live racing ) is only available on ground floor clubhouse, north side.

Any other questions, pm me. good luck

[MLC]

Originally Posted by point given

I am in Fl, have been there 10 times this year. For the record, I don't like the place, but its my winter racing so I bite my lip and go. I'd prolly like Tampa Bay more as a more comfortable fan/player friendly place. Gulfstream is like a vegas club atmosphere with restaurants. They say racing is #1 but their planning of the facility belies that statement. That said, here is the dope.

If you go weekdays, the outdoor reserved seating is $3, and plenty of seats available, sat its $10/ sun. $7, and saturday is by far their busy day. There is a ticket booth on the left side of the building on the ground floor, (DON'T buy seats online as they tac on a $15 fee. ) Seats donot have enough leg room so you have to get up alot to let people pass. Row A,front row, has more leg room though. 10 Palms restaurant on 2nd floor has buffet for $30 weekends, a little less weekdays. Simulcasting , (after live racing ) is only available on ground floor clubhouse, north side.

Any other questions, pm me. good luck

Thanks for the information. Right now we're thinking of going 24th or 31st for the Fla Derby.

[Cajungator26]

Mark Guidry seems to be riding well at GP. That's my angle...

[disappearingdan_akaplaya]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Mark Guidry seems to be riding well at GP. That's my angle...

yes another fan of tha guid=) the former chitown kingpin can ride anywhere with anybody, only thing thats ever held him back has been personal issues