Pick out your preferred seating for Keeneland Cup '15..

[blackthroatedwind]

Some people like going to the BC, Doug.

[Calzone Lord]

I know. But the vast majority of racing fans and bettors aren't going to go anyway.

And, if you don't have any interest in going, or you don't go, Keeneland is a great place for it.

Europeans will be comfortable shipping there as well. It would probably be their second preference to Belmont.

[Aly-Sheba]

I have never been to Keenland, but why couldn't they build in some type of access to the infield , so they can put in a bunch more temp seats? That's one advantage Del Mar has since they do have access.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

I know. But the vast majority of racing fans and bettors aren't going to go anyway.

And, if you don't have any interest in going, or you don't go, Keeneland is a great place for it.

Europeans will be comfortable shipping there as well. It would probably be their second preference to Belmont.

You're missing the point. The BC was ( at least partially ) created to showcase great racing at tracks all around the country so that people in various places could see the best horses compete. While I agree that Keeneland is a great theater to hold the event, it is not necessarily a great choice from the standpoint of fans attending.

God forbid it is cold and rainy. There is no tougher track in those conditions. There is very little enclosed space. Plus, the paddock area has very little room on the outside for viewing.

[booner]

I am on the fence about attending. I have a few friends that have expressed interest in going and would like to experience the Breeder's Cup firsthand. On the other hand, being there on Bluegrass Day was overly crowded for me. If I had my choice of seating:

1) Grandstand
2) South Lawn
3) General Admission

[Calzone Lord]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

You're missing the point. The BC was ( at least partially ) created to showcase great racing at tracks all around the country so that people in various places could see the best horses compete. While I agree that Keeneland is a great theater to hold the event, it is not necessarily a great choice from the standpoint of fans attending.

I get that. The 1st post in this thread creates a bad enough picture. At best, tickets will likely be excessively priced and hard to get.

My point simply was that a lot of fans have no interest in attending -- and when you're in that camp -- Keeneland becomes a very ideal location.

In other words, when your "preferred seating for Keeneland Cup '15" is hundreds of miles away from the track, it's an excellent choice of host track.

[tector]

I've been to many BCs--GP (3), CD (3), BEL (3), SA (1), Toronto (1). The last one was 11 years ago. Now I just go to Vegas or stay home home (Vegas for the last three). You sometimes have a major advantage NOT being at the track. When that whole Life At Ten controversy went down in 2010, the people on track had no idea what was going on (unless they got a call). Meanwhile I was cancelling and changing bets.

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by tector

I've been to many BCs--GP (3), CD (3), BEL (3), SA (1), Toronto (1). The last one was 11 years ago. Now I just go to Vegas or stay home home (Vegas for the last three). You sometimes have a major advantage NOT being at the track. When that whole Life At Ten controversy went down in 2010, the people on track had no idea what was going on (unless they got a call). Meanwhile I was cancelling and changing bets.

Excellent point.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

I get that. The 1st post in this thread creates a bad enough picture. At best, tickets will likely be excessively priced and hard to get.

My point simply was that a lot of fans have no interest in attending -- and when you're in that camp -- Keeneland becomes a very ideal location.

In other words, when your "preferred seating for Keeneland Cup '15" is hundreds of miles away from the track, it's an excellent choice of host track.

That's fair.

[ghartman02]

Ironically, I think Churchill if planned properly, could have a heckuva fun party with the "big screen" when the BC is at Keeneland. Horse racing for whatever reason is a tough thing to please everyone. For example, if you go to a NFL, MLB, NASCAR etc. for a big event, you get a seat, and you see the event. Horse Racing because of the vastness of the "field" (a mile or more), and that you have to maneuver back and forth to betting windows, and the length of day, it's a difficult event. Keeneland won't be able to please many, the entire grandstand IMO will be Owners, Sponsors, etc., so I doubt if any seats in the grandstand will be available to the general public.

[alysheba4]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Some people like going to the BC, Doug.

went in 86 And 87 it was pretty cool. the only bad thing was large win wagers on Turkoman And Alysheba in the classic.

[GPK]

No need to be on site at Keenland. I will have me feet kicked up at the Caccamise mansion.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Some people like going to the BC, Doug.

It's all about DrugS 24/7.