New Derby Infield Choice

[asudevil]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I don't get it....why is this bad? They are offering another alternative to patrons......if people aren't interested they don't have to patronize it. As for the dollar cost, what am I missing, as they have been neglectful not to try and capitalize on their big day in the past. Please remind me of the other businesses that don't try to cash in on popularity.

Racing constantly gets trashed for being complacent. But, somehow this idea is already a bad thing? This kind of thinking makes no sense to me.

Couldn't agree more with you....It's business!! The audience is captured. It's akin to food and drink prices at stadiums, airports, and movie theaters.....

[slotdirt]

For what it's worth, Derby tickets are still incredibly more affordable than are tickets to many other championship sporting events out there. If I didn't have seats for 2009, I'd certainly at least investigate this arrangement; I can think of worse ways to watch the Derby.