Need some info on Saratoga

[ninetoone]

Ep,

I made the trip up from the DC area a couple of times & I want to say it took about 7 or 8 hours, as Gander mentioned. I stayed at a motel that was only about 10 minutes from the town of Saratoga Springs, and that worked out great. It wasn't even expensive! Can't remember the name of the place, but it was right next door to a BBQ joint. Have fun & good luck...my last experience there was cashing a ticket on Island Fashion in the Alabama. I think Johnny V. had 5 wins that day!

[EpBurns]

Thanks I have been to the foxwoods and of course it makes AC look sick never been to Las Vegas more of a East Coast guy although I do love Cali but really dont enjoy the flying anymore just not my thing and it amazes me having flown so much when I was playing Football, but of course didnt have to go thru airports just drove the bus on the tarmac and away we went but really dont enjoy the flying anymore having to do with cramped spaces and claustrophic (sp) but thanks for the info and I am sure I will have a great time and hopefully win money.

Saratoga was a must for many many years. However, age has caught up to me and haven't been able to travel for a couple of years.
Arriving on the day before of the meet many of the motels will give you a cheaper rate as their racing season rates sometimes start on the opening day.
As mentioned parking is free for morning workouts but you must move your car. A good place to park is in a yard right beside Siros. In the morning you can wander over to the DRF seminar with Harvey Pack and after the races many hang around and have a couple of beers out of your trunk or slide over to the goings on at Siros. ( tent and Music)
You didn't say how long you were going to stay but regardless going to Foxwoods is about 3 hrs + but an easy drive.
The outing makes me jealous but does bring back many memories. ENJOY

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by EpBurns

Thanks I have been to the foxwoods and of course it makes AC look sick never been to Las Vegas more of a East Coast guy

I go to school down by the casinos and from what I hear mohegan sun is superior to foxwoods- I'll know in a few years when I turn 21!

I'm planning a trip to toga for the last weekend of the meet with a few of my friends from school. . . we're staying at the Gideon Putnam in Saratoga- I wanna say it's $288/night - which was a lot cheaper than most of the other hotels we looked at

you'll love saratoga- it's probably my favorite place on earth

[TheSpyder]

Agree, agree, agree. Greatest place on earth, jelous I'm not going, Havey Pack at Siros a must. If you do get up early, and it makes for a long day, go to the morning workouts and get there as early as possible. I think it's Saratoga at its best. Mary Ryan, who will speak from a microphone will amaze you as she knows more about horses that almost anyone. She can spot a horse coming down the stretch, tell you who it is, its trainer, its record etc. etc, etc.

Last find a good spot early. I like to sit down at a little bar that you will find if you follow the path from the paddock to the track. It's adjacent to the dinner room (over priced and confining) and it allows you access to the paddock, finish line, and at least once walk up the steps in front of it and you can stand and watch from the back of the clubhouse seats.

Heaven ahhhhhh yea

[Gander]

Hockey- Your going to love Gideon Putnam. Its an old style hotel, not very modern, but its location is great, smack in the middle of Saratoga State Park. Less than a 5 minute drive to the track. The hotel probably has a shuttle going to the track.

You not being 21 means nothing in Saratoga. You'll be able to get in most places no problem and if you need someone to buy you beer, email me!

Hockey,

Gideon Take your golf clubs if you are into a diversion!!!

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by Miller

Take your golf clubs if you are into a diversion!!!

I was thinking about doing that