Question For Saratoga Folks

[jms62]

Would Saratoga ever be considered as a host of the Breeders cup or is it simply too cold that time of year ?

[Slewbopper]

Originally Posted by jms62

Would Saratoga ever be considered as a host of the Breeders cup or is it simply too cold that time of year ?

I am not from Saratoga but have spent plenty of time there during all times of the year. Saratoga can be 55 or 30 degrees. It just doesn't make much sense as a BC venue IMO mainly because of how nasty it could be. I doubt it is much colder than Monmouth is going to be. Monmouth is not as "open air" as Saratoga though which might make it a little more tolerable on a cold and/or raw late October day.

There is no way they could undergo a "winterization" at the Spa like they did for Belmont in '90. The reason the '85 BC was at Aquedirt instead of Belmont was because it was winterized.

Originally I wanted to go to the Monmouth BC, but because of how the BC is treating people that don't spend a fortune for a seat and the possibility of inclement weather, I am taking a pass. I ain't spending $100 to sit on the clubhouse turn and freeze my ass off. I would feel the same way about Saratoga as much as I love the place.

[Bigsmc]

I don't think weather enters into the decision making process. The held one in Toronto and I froze my ass off.

It's more about the facilities.

[ddthetide]

a couple years ago, we were at west point for a football game, the first saturday in nov. no way would i want to be at saratoga on the first of nov.

[ptgiven]

i don't see why they won't give saratoga the breeders cup for one year, back in 1996 they ran the cup at Woodbine supposedly as a one time favor for Charles Taylor, give Saratoga the breeders cup just one time no matter what the temperature is

[SniperSB23]

It would also requiring moving all the NYRA equipment up from Belmont for one day and then moving it back afterwards. Doesn't make much sense when Belmont is already a good host.

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by Bigsmc

I don't think weather enters into the decision making process. The held one in Toronto and I froze my ass off.

It's more about the facilities.

Also at Arlington Park in 2002..that was brutal...

[boswd]

If the Red Sox and MLB can hammer out the logistics of Fenway Park hosting the All-Star game. Then there is no reason The Breeders Cup comm. and NYRA can't figure out the logistics of Saratoga hosting the BC.

I'm not saying put it in the rotation but at least once, they can do it. There is no other track that deserves hosting more than Saratoga.

[MisterB]

Originally Posted by boswd

If the Red Sox and MLB can hammer out the logistics of Fenway Park hosting the All-Star game. Then there is no reason The Breeders Cup comm. and NYRA can't figure out the logistics of Saratoga hosting the BC.

I'm not saying put it in the rotation but at least once, they can do it. There is no other track that deserves hosting more than Saratoga.

For some reason, I hear the words

Never happen

[fpsoxfan]

I'd love to see the Breeders Cup in Saratoga. The logistics, the weather, and the lack of closed spaces are exactly the reasons why it doesn't happen.
Could many people brave a 50 degree day? Sure, but even 50 and sunny isn't always the case. That time of the year it could swing either way at least 20 degrees. Imagine 50,000 fans braving a 35-40 degree day? It's just too much of a risk to run it there. BOSWD, you know me, you, and many others could hack sitting out in the picnic area on a cool afternoon, but the majority of the people aren't going to want to do that. In regards to the weather this summer, I went to the track six times and five of those times it was at least 90 or better. Opening day and especially Whitney Day were quite warm and muggy. Drank a lot of beer. Good times.

[saratogabrit]

Originally Posted by boswd

If the Red Sox and MLB can hammer out the logistics of Fenway Park hosting the All-Star game. Then there is no reason The Breeders Cup comm. and NYRA can't figure out the logistics of Saratoga hosting the BC.

I'm not saying put it in the rotation but at least once, they can do it. There is no other track that deserves hosting more than Saratoga.

My belief is that it is NYRA who would be at the top of the list of those who don't want Breeders' Cup to come to Saratoga.

What became more apparent in the past year was the affection that the local community in the Capital Region has for NYRA. That would be eroded if Breeders' Cup comes to town. Breeders' Cup takes over the show completely. $50 General Admission. Probably either not allowed to bring anything in or vastly limited. Concession prices ramped up 50-100%. The local community will feel completely frozen out and will blame NYRA.