Breeders Cup - Vegas

[NTamm1215]

The BC live is tough to beat, especially at a place like Santa Anita. Any of you who haven't been really need to as it is one of the most pleasant places to watch a race on the planet. The backdrop is unbeatable, the seating is comfortable and the set-up at the track itself (concessions, parking) is outstanding.

There's something incredibly unique and entertaining about watching them come down off that hill live. You have no appreciation for it until you've seen it.

If you do decide on Vegas the Hilton is a good spot based on the rooms being inexpensive, the racebook being solid, and the staff is top notch. The Orleans is another racing oriented place and the rooms there are inexpensive.

Of course, Bellagio and Wynn are the cream of the crop.

NT

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

The BC live is tough to beat, especially at a place like Santa Anita. Any of you who haven't been really need to as it is one of the most pleasant places to watch a race on the planet. The backdrop is unbeatable, the seating is comfortable and the set-up at the track itself (concessions, parking) is outstanding.

There's something incredibly unique and entertaining about watching them come down off that hill live. You have no appreciation for it until you've seen it.

If you do decide on Vegas the Hilton is a good spot based on the rooms being inexpensive, the racebook being solid, and the staff is top notch. The Orleans is another racing oriented place and the rooms there are inexpensive.

Of course, Bellagio and Wynn are the cream of the crop.

NT

was just out there in march for the tourney and i thought the orleans was great if you're looking to get away from the stip crowd. it caters to locals and though its not huge its a pretty solid book. I used to swear by bally's, but i went out there this year and it was a mad house, ZERO seats for race players (though it was tourney time), so i took my business to the Orleans and had a great time. The bellagio is very solid as well, but they didn't offer too many "race only" tellers. the one huge knock i have on that place is that there is ZERO lighting, its sort of set up like a night club where the whole book is extremely dim, even with the desk lamps and the leather recliners they provide its hard to read your sheets. Word is the station casinos are pretty racing friendly as well.

this year, i got my ticket to the BC, whether i go or not is a different story

-bt-

[Scav]

Originally Posted by -BT-

was just out there in march for the tourney and i thought the orleans was great if you're looking to get away from the stip crowd. it caters to locals and though its not huge its a pretty solid book. I used to swear by bally's, but i went out there this year and it was a mad house, ZERO seats for race players (though it was tourney time), so i took my business to the Orleans and had a great time. The bellagio is very solid as well, but they didn't offer too many "race only" tellers. the one huge knock i have on that place is that there is ZERO lighting, its sort of set up like a night club where the whole book is extremely dim, even with the desk lamps and the leather recliners they provide its hard to read your sheets. Word is the station casinos are pretty racing friendly as well.

this year, i got my ticket to the BC, whether i go or not is a different story

-bt-

Why wouldn't you go?

[jwkniska]

Originally Posted by -BT-

I used to swear by bally's,

-bt-

bally's has gone downhill ever since Johnny took over Wynn's book.

I do agree the Orleans is a very good off-strip place for horse players. have friends that stay there every year because of the service for horse players in their book.

[SkinnyKid]

Last year the wife and I did the same thing,we did the mirage friday and red rocks sat.Red Rocks is really nice,it was away from strip but there was plenty to do for wife. If we go again it will be RedRocks.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by SkinnyKid

Last year the wife and I did the same thing,we did the mirage friday and red rocks sat.Red Rocks is really nice,it was away from strip but there was plenty to do for wife. If we go again it will be RedRocks.

Yes...Red Rock is beautiful. I'm really hoping to be there for three nights at the end of January 2010.

NT