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

dellinger63 · #1 04-09-2014, 08:41 AM

Just got an email from Churchill about some new seating area, a furlong away from the finish line, that is available for the Oaks/Derby at $798/ticket plus a $5/seat and a $25 handling fee. Of course that comes with food and drink. A 'virtual' steal if you're Churchill Downs.

freddymo · #2 04-09-2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dellinger63

Just got an email from Churchill about some new seating area, a furlong away from the finish line, that is available for the Oaks/Derby at $798/ticket plus a $5/seat and a $25 handling fee. Of course that comes with food and drink. A 'virtual' steal if you're Churchill Downs.

I think it is a very fair price considering the event

ghartman02 · #3 04-09-2014, 03:43 PM

Back in the day, the first turn was called the turf terrace. It was general admission, and a great place to watch the race. I think they also have Section 228. I think this is a new area they've designed, it's the mezzanine or 2nd floor of the clubhouse. Bang for the buck, not a bad deal. I've sat just about everywhere at CD. Honestly, there's not many "good" seats. Most are a limited view, etc.

dellinger63 · #4 04-10-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ghartman02

Back in the day, the first turn was called the turf terrace. It was general admission, and a great place to watch the race. I think they also have Section 228. I think this is a new area they've designed, it's the mezzanine or 2nd floor of the clubhouse. Bang for the buck, not a bad deal. I've sat just about everywhere at CD. Honestly, there's not many "good" seats. Most are a limited view, etc.

These looked to be at the top of the stretch. The same view I get from the OTB parking lot at Arlington.

Sightseek · #5 04-09-2014, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dellinger63

Just got an email from Churchill about some new seating area, a furlong away from the finish line, that is available for the Oaks/Derby at $798/ticket plus a $5/seat and a $25 handling fee. Of course that comes with food and drink. A 'virtual' steal if you're Churchill Downs.

A lot of those Oaks day tickets will find their way to ebay or craigslist at decent prices.