Monmouth - Breeders Cup 2007

Originally Posted by eurobounce

I have never been to Monmouth but the place looks beauitful on tv. For those who have knowledge of the track, would it be possible for you to answer a couple of questions and add any other type of info.

1) - What is the weather like in late Oct/ealry Nov?
2) - I just read on Bloodhorse where they only have about 13,000 perm seats. They are going to rely on temp seating. So I guess they will need about 50,000 temp seats. Do you know where these seats might be located?
3) - What are the lodging options?

Thanks in advance

Gorgeous place to go in the summer. Nice track to walk around in, weather is great then, its onthe Jersey Shore. Plenty of restaurants and bars along the shore to have a few in and get something to eat.
BUt I can't see myself going to this BC. There will be nowhere near enough seating, and I'm trying to imagine the backup on the road going in and out and seeing a nightmare.
Weather in late October can be ok, but it can also be cold and windy.
I have this one on the "watch at home" list of things to do.

[blackthroatedwind]

There are trains that go right to the track.

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

There are trains that go right to the track.

From Saratoga?

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by oracle80

From Saratoga?

From NYC.

I presume you can get there from Saratoga.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by oracle80

From Saratoga?

From Saratoga you can take Amtrak to Penn Station, walk across the station to NJ Transit and pick up the train to Monmouth. The traffic can be unbearable at times so I'll be taking the train that day.

It's a beautiful place, and I have a good feeling they'll pull it off; as far as lodging goes, there isn't much in the immediate vicinity so I'd recommend staying in New Brunswick, about a 40 minute ride.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by philcski

From Saratoga you can take Amtrak to Penn Station, walk across the station to NJ Transit and pick up the train to Monmouth. The traffic can be unbearable at times so I'll be taking the train that day.

It's a beautiful place, and I have a good feeling they'll pull it off; as far as lodging goes, there isn't much in the immediate vicinity so I'd recommend staying in New Brunswick, about a 40 minute ride.

This may be the first time anybody has ever recommended staying in New Brunswick.

Why not Trenton? Ya know, what the world secretes Trenton eats.

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

This may be the first time anybody has ever recommended staying in New Brunswick.

Why not Trenton? Ya know, what the world secretes Trenton eats.

If Trenton is that bad, how do you rate Hoboken? Nothing in the world could be as bad as Hoboken. They ought to just a big fence around it and turn it into a federal prison. Most of the people you'd want locked up live there already anyway.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by oracle80

If Trenton is that bad, how do you rate Hoboken? Nothing in the world could be as bad as Hoboken. They ought to just a big fence around it and turn it into a federal prison. Most of the people you'd want locked up live there already anyway.

Whats wrong with hoboken? it's only the 2nd most expensive rent in the metro area.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by oracle80

If Trenton is that bad, how do you rate Hoboken? Nothing in the world could be as bad as Hoboken. They ought to just a big fence around it and turn it into a federal prison. Most of the people you'd want locked up live there already anyway.

You really need to get out more.

[Solari]

Originally Posted by oracle80

If Trenton is that bad, how do you rate Hoboken? Nothing in the world could be as bad as Hoboken. They ought to just a big fence around it and turn it into a federal prison. Most of the people you'd want locked up live there already anyway.

You're right! Governor Corzine keeps an apartment there.

[kenny p]

Originally Posted by oracle80

If Trenton is that bad, how do you rate Hoboken? Nothing in the world could be as bad as Hoboken. They ought to just a big fence around it and turn it into a federal prison. Most of the people you'd want locked up live there already anyway.

I dont know when you were last in Hoboken but it is a very nice town. Nice bars and restaurants and a lot of very nice ladies. Another real nice town is Bayonne. KP

[philcski]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

This may be the first time anybody has ever recommended staying in New Brunswick.

Why not Trenton? Ya know, what the world secretes Trenton eats.

LOL

P.S. For those that have never taken the train between Philadelphia and NYC, there's a HUUUUUUUGE sign in Trenton (a bona fide dump) that says "Trenton Makes the World Takes"

[ateamstupid]

Originally Posted by philcski

LOL

P.S. For those that have never taken the train between Philadelphia and NYC, there's a HUUUUUUUGE sign in Trenton (a bona fide dump) that says "Trenton Makes the World Takes"

I always used to laugh when I read that on the way home from Philly.

NJ in general is pretty crappy. There's a reason it's America's armpit..

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

There are trains that go right to the track.

Trains from where. Certainly, a train doesnt go from Indy to Monmouth. I wonder how far we would have to stay in order to catch a train. And man, what a horrible ride that would be with a bunch of cold, drunk people.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

Trains from where. Certainly, a train doesnt go from Indy to Monmouth. I wonder how far we would have to stay in order to catch a train. And man, what a horrible ride that would be with a bunch of cold, drunk people.

This really is an idiotic post....in case you're interested.

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

This really is an idiotic post....in case you're interested.

Of course I am interested.

Originally Posted by eurobounce

Trains from where. Certainly, a train doesnt go from Indy to Monmouth. I wonder how far we would have to stay in order to catch a train. And man, what a horrible ride that would be with a bunch of cold, drunk people.

I actually find rides with cold, drunk people to be highly entertaining.
If I were able to gurantee such a trip to Monmouth, I'd definitely go!!

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by oracle80

I actually find rides with cold, drunk people to be highly entertaining.
If I were able to gurantee such a trip to Monmouth, I'd definitely go!!

So do I, Mike! LMAO!

I need all of the entertaining that I can get!

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

So do I, Mike! LMAO!

I need all of the entertaining that I can get!

I find rides by cold drunk women the best. But what comes 9 months later can be a little bothersome.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by eurobounce

I find rides by cold drunk women the best. But what comes 9 months later can be a little bothersome.

Jesustapdancingchrist, Euro... perhaps that psychic lady that predicts the derby outcome should start predicting WHICH cold, drunk woman you should ride.