2014 admission hikes for Belmont, Saratoga: GA $5, Clubhouse $8

[Payson Dave]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

....A serious bettor is actually being pretty foolish going to the track on a regular basis for a wide variety of reasons.

There are plenty of SERIOUS BETTORS that go to Saratoga on a regular basis...many of them may not end up being impacted by this price increase because they have credentials...but taking your statement above as a stand alone, I cant agree.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Payson Dave

There are plenty of SERIOUS BETTORS that go to Saratoga on a regular basis...many of them may not end up being impacted by this price increase because they have credentials...but taking your statement above as a stand alone, I cant agree.

I've said countless times now that Saratoga is different. Even then, it is much easier to play other tracks and Saratoga itself from home, and at a better price.

[cmorioles]

Of these tracks with comparable prices, how many are subsidized by a casino like the NYRA tracks?

[Payson Dave]

"at a better price"...ahhhh they do allow cellphones at the track these days

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Payson Dave

"at a better price"...ahhhh they do allow cellphones at the track these days

Well, sure, but home is still easier. I'm sure you know this. And part of the "better price" is that there are none of these track charges, not just betting.

[Payson Dave]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Well, sure, but home is still easier. I'm sure you know this. And part of the "better price" is that there are none of these track charges, not just betting.

I agree home is easier..even with wifi available on track...home is still easier.
For me the best reason for going to the track is to see the horses in the paddock...and on a less serious note the Spa scenery isn't too bad either

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Payson Dave

I agree home is easier..even with wifi available on track...home is still easier.
For me the best reason for going to the track is to see the horses in the paddock...and on a less serious note the Spa scenery isn't too bad either

yes, easier, but not nearly as much fun as going to the track.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Danzig

yes, easier, but not nearly as much fun as going to the track.

All depends on the person. I personally like going now and then. But outside of Saratoga, I don't see joy on the faces of many people when I go.

[Payson Dave]

Originally Posted by Danzig

yes, easier, but not nearly as much fun as going to the track.

An old horse player dies and goes to heaven...St Peter greets him at the pearly gates and says "Let me give you the grand tour." They do the tour and St Peter asks him what he thinks? The old horse player says "Well it certainly is nice but.... It ain't Saratoga."