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Old 01-30-2007, 02:27 PM
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How did you like Gulfstream? Worth ever making a trip to?
It's beautiful and IMO, defnitely worth the trip. The paddock area was definitely not designed with the horses in mind (fountains in the middle and too close to the parking lot WTF? ) and there doesn't seem to be a lot of seating area for racing fans. I don't know how they plan on accomodating everyone for the Florida Derby... guess we'll find out soon enough.

With that said, it is a beautiful facility, but you can tell that the focus was on making it a "casino experience." Just my take...
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Old 01-30-2007, 02:33 PM
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It's beautiful and IMO, defnitely worth the trip. The paddock area was definitely not designed with the horses in mind (fountains in the middle and too close to the parking lot WTF? ) and there doesn't seem to be a lot of seating area for racing fans. I don't know how they plan on accomodating everyone for the Florida Derby... guess we'll find out soon enough.

With that said, it is a beautiful facility, but you can tell that the focus was on making it a "casino experience." Just my take...
Agreed completely.

It's not "racing-friendly," as the grandstand is insanely small and the building is just built awkwardly for racing...but it's mostly a glorified casino really.

It truly is a beautiful facility though and I couldn't think of many other places I'd rather spend an afternoon with some friends. It's really gorgeous.
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Old 01-30-2007, 02:34 PM
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It's beautiful and IMO, defnitely worth the trip. The paddock area was definitely not designed with the horses in mind (fountains in the middle and too close to the parking lot WTF? ) and there doesn't seem to be a lot of seating area for racing fans. I don't know how they plan on accomodating everyone for the Florida Derby... guess we'll find out soon enough.

With that said, it is a beautiful facility, but you can tell that the focus was on making it a "casino experience." Just my take...
Thanks, something to weigh out for next year.
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Old 01-30-2007, 02:44 PM
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Thanks, something to weigh out for next year.
No problem. I hope you make it down... it was nice to hang out with all of the DT'ers.
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No problem. I hope you make it down... it was nice to hang out with all of the DT'ers.
Well if you are planning on going to opening weekend at Saratoga I'm sure you'll meet more in 176 days. LOL
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Old 01-30-2007, 03:12 PM
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Well if you are planning on going to opening weekend at Saratoga I'm sure you'll meet more in 176 days. LOL
I'm definitely going to try... if I can get a hotel, I'm in.
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I'm definitely going to try... if I can get a hotel, I'm in.
You're in!!!!
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Old 01-31-2007, 09:08 AM
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