Del Mar vs Saratoga

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Amen. I was there for two days in the '05 fall meet and though Lexington and the farms are beautiful, I did not get the "atmosphere" at the track that everyone speaks of. Couldn't move. Huge lines for food/drink. Betting lines were okay, if you bet early. No thanks. This is one track that I will stick with the TV for my watching and gambling.

Sar and Dmr are both miles ahead IMO. Hell, I'd rather spend a weekend at Churchill than Kee.

Oh, and to stay on topic. Sar over Dmr. The older I get, the less I care about the night life. For racing and track atmosphere, it's Saratoga for me.

Bigs

Thanks. Yeah, i almost always bet after looking at horses in the paddock on my way across to the track to watch--just a couple of moments to post. Which is where the lines at Kee are practically impossible down close to the track. This is why, as you say, Churchill is preferable... on a normal saturday you can actually MOVE around, see the paddock... bet, get to a seat... and actually SIT and watch!

For me nightlife is a wash at all of these since they are all close enough to a few good, large bars that the fun is what you make of it.