Tips/Thoughts on Breeders' Cup tickets this year?

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by Kasept

As of 10-14 days ago, there were a couple of thousand seats still available. BCL had held some back and then released them. Check the Cup website to see current status..

Thanks! I've dug a bit further and found pricing....which seems to initially indicate one must buy tickets for both days. For the lower prices that would be fine in this case, though I think I would only be able to be there for Saturday.

Usually at the big races I never sit anyhow. I wander from the best available standing view of the the paddock, to the best available view of trackside starting gate or finish line, and the Winner's Circle.

(come to think of it, that's what I do most any day of attending races.....)

I'm see General Admission at Santa Anita allows paddock viewing, so I guess the trackside ground level viewing is a given?

It has been that way at any other track I've ever attended.

[Revidere]

Originally Posted by westcoastinvader

Thanks! I've dug a bit further and found pricing....which seems to initially indicate one must buy tickets for both days. For the lower prices that would be fine in this case, though I think I would only be able to be there for Saturday.

Usually at the big races I never sit anyhow. I wander from the best available standing view of the the paddock, to the best available view of trackside starting gate or finish line, and the Winner's Circle.

(come to think of it, that's what I do most any day of attending races.....)

I'm see General Admission at Santa Anita allows paddock viewing, so I guess the trackside ground level viewing is a given?

It has been that way at any other track I've ever attended.

I've been to all three BC's at Santa Anita. Its best to roam around. Unless it's changed, General Admission is the way to go. You can go from paddock to apron easily.

[10 pnt move up]

Cant you just by the second day on a site like Stubhub or Razorgator? I have a feeling they wont even bring face value.

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by Revidere

I've been to all three BC's at Santa Anita. Its best to roam around. Unless it's changed, General Admission is the way to go. You can go from paddock to apron easily.

Thanks Revidere. That's what I was hoping to hear.

I think General Admission is only $20 per day....quite reasonable compared to the triple digit prices on most of the seats.

[Revidere]

Originally Posted by westcoastinvader

Thanks Revidere. That's what I was hoping to hear.

I think General Admission is only $20 per day....quite reasonable compared to the triple digit prices on most of the seats.

Anytime. If you dont mind being in midstretch you can even walk right up to the rail.

[Pedigree Ann]

Actually, I've got a friend on another board who will not be able to use her general admission tickets - car trouble ate her airfare/hotel money. Shall I ask her if she still has them on sale for you? Put you guys in touch?

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

Actually, I've got a friend on another board who will not be able to use her general admission tickets - car trouble ate her airfare/hotel money. Shall I ask her if she still has them on sale for you? Put you guys in touch?

Pedigree Ann thanks for the thought.

Certainly if she has difficulty selling them I'd be interested in hearing in a couple of weeks. Of course I'd be looking to pay her the face value she paid for them, with any transaction expenses.

My dilemma is that I likely won't be able to make the decision on going until much closer to race day due to other life stuff.

My advantage is that I just jump in my car and drive down in 4 1/2 to 5 hours, so not much prep needed for me. We have a friend in Pasadena we can stay with if we don't get a decent room close to the track, so I can make the call on race day if need be.

That said, I REALLY want to attend this one.

[westcoastinvader]

Just a quick update for anyone interested.

The "Souvenir Ticket" is available with a phone order at the Santa Anita Breeders Cup link.

I ordered two for $20 each, with a reasonable $15 service charge for certified delivery.

Up until today I thought that mail in form was required. Saw the offer for "souvenir" with the phone number and was able to transact in about 3 minutes.

On some of the ticket sales sites people are asking two and three times face value for General Admission today....

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by Revidere

I've been to all three BC's at Santa Anita. Its best to roam around. Unless it's changed, General Admission is the way to go. You can go from paddock to apron easily.

Absolutely...and I've never paid above face for a BC ticket the day of the race outside, and often below