Is The Track A Depressing Place?

Originally Posted by pgardn

You dont have any idea how much you will be paying for those kids. When they break into your car (insurance), when the screw up a school (local taxes), when they constantly are in and out of jail (police force, courts). When they hit some poor guy in the face and he goes to the local county hospital (local taxes). When they get drugged out and visit a rehab facility (fed. and local).

You think you live on some island. You think you are totally disconnected. Welcome to the U.S. for the first time.

This is Spartaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

I haven't been told in a long time. Thanks for telling me what's up. I'll keep an eye out on those scary babies at the track.

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

This is Spartaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

I haven't been told in a long time. Thanks for telling me what's up. I'll keep an eye out on those scary babies at the track.

Its a strange thing but babies become adults. Some can grow up into big ugly thugs under the proper conditions. And you and I will be old when they do. Im not much for hiding out. Kinda into not having to watch my back constantly.

So yes I am a bit concerned when I see parents that dont give a damn about their kids. Im out of this tangent. Just a long term sort of view.

Originally Posted by pgardn

Its a strange thing but babies become adults. Some can grow up into big ugly thugs under the proper conditions. And you and I will be old when they do. Im not much for hiding out. Kinda into not having to watch my back constantly.

So yes I am a bit concerned when I see parents that dont give a damn about their kids. Im out of this tangent. Just a long term sort of view.

Yeah just think that a kid could become a mass murderer because his father didn't bet Tiago. Scary stuff.

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Yeah just think that a kid could become a mass murderer because his father didn't bet Tiago. Scary stuff.

Ok. I give up. Uncle.

I enjoy the track. I had a great time at Gulfstream. Great weather and the beach was only a walk away. The smaller grandstand makes it feel a little more cozy, but the big tracks, especially Belmont can be very depressing during the week.

[Sightseek]

It takes a lot to keep me from going to look at the horses, but the scene around the paddock (and the entire first floor) at Aqueduct is absolutely awful...very depressing.

[estreetposse]

No way is the track depressing especially Belmont...once I couldn't get to the window so I offered some guy my watch (little short on cash), he laughed, he wasn't depressed. This year I'll try the Spa, see if I can meet up with my new friend, hope he doesn't think I'm creepy, just having a fun day at the track!!!

Maybe he can buy a round of margaritas at Filiberto's!!!

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by estreetposse

No way is the track depressing especially Belmont...once I couldn't get to the window so I offered some guy my watch (little short on cash), he laughed, he wasn't depressed. This year I'll try the Spa, see if I can meet up with my new friend, hope he doesn't think I'm creepy, just having a fun day at the track!!!

Maybe he can buy a round of margaritas at Filiberto's!!!

You folks will have to forgive my friend E-Street. He's a little slow.

[Swap Fliparoo]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

It takes a lot to keep me from going to look at the horses, but the scene around the paddock (and the entire first floor) at Aqueduct is absolutely awful...very depressing.

AMEN!!

The most beautiful, serene, relaxing, fun, non-depressing tracks:

Churchill, Keeneland, Arlington, Belmont, Saratoga, Monmouth, Del Mar, Santa Anita.

Aqueduct, Turfway, River Downs, Thistledown, and others of that ilk are alright in a pinch (better than nothing) but can be too sad to bear on anything but the biggest days.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Swap Fliparoo

AMEN!!

The most beautiful, serene, relaxing, fun, non-depressing tracks:

Churchill, Keeneland, Arlington, Belmont, Saratoga, Monmouth, Del Mar, Santa Anita.

Aqueduct, Turfway, River Downs, Thistledown, and others of that ilk are alright in a pinch (better than nothing) but can be too sad to bear on anything but the biggest days.

How would you classify the Meadowlands?