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Old 01-12-2010, 04:20 PM
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Wasn't the Million held on Labor Day weekend at some point in the 80s?
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Old 01-13-2010, 07:43 AM
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Wasn't the Million held on Labor Day weekend at some point in the 80s?
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Wasn't the Million held on Labor Day weekend at some point in the 80s?
1985, 1986, 1987, and 1989
(1988 it was held at Woodbine 2 weeks earlier due to construction.)
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Old 01-13-2010, 01:07 PM
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I suppose the fact that they now have five weeks between AP's Million Preview Day and Million Day itself is also good because it better reflects current trends in training strategies.
I actually like going to Preview Day out there better than Million Day. You get high quality racing without the obnoxious crowds of Million Day.
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Old 01-13-2010, 04:15 PM
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amen, I'd take the preview day over Million day anytime.
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Old 01-13-2010, 04:25 PM
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You guys really have issues on Million Day?

I never ever have had an issue at Arlington, on Million Day or otherwise, maybe it is because I know where to go and not go.
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Old 01-13-2010, 04:28 PM
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Old 01-13-2010, 05:36 PM
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You guys really have issues on Million Day?

I never ever have had an issue at Arlington, on Million Day or otherwise, maybe it is because I know where to go and not go.
I concur, it's really not that bad considering the attendance. Try going to Gulfstream for FOY or Florida Derby day. It's a mad house, but I'll be there for the FOY anyways.
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Old 01-13-2010, 07:03 PM
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You guys really have issues on Million Day?

I never ever have had an issue at Arlington, on Million Day or otherwise, maybe it is because I know where to go and not go.
Eh, it can be a pain in the ass, regardless of where you go or don't go, but nothing so bad that it outweighs the benefit of having a day at the track with a roaring crowd like that -- we only get it once a year.
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Old 01-13-2010, 07:08 PM
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Eh, it can be a pain in the ass, regardless of where you go or don't go, but nothing so bad that it outweighs the benefit of having a day at the track with a roaring crowd like that -- we only get it once a year.
The 3rd of July is the only problem day ever. IMO When people are trying to stick credit cards into the terminals.

That and any beautiful sunday that rains when families think the inside floors are acceptable picnic gounds.
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