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Old 02-15-2007, 04:10 PM
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Gulfstream...

I love Tampa racing, but it's kind of a dump.

Hey, Cajun, quit beatin' around the bush. What do ya really think?

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Old 02-15-2007, 04:14 PM
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Hey, Cajun, quit beatin' around the bush. What do ya really think?
LMAO

I think it's disgraceful what they did to Gulfstream Park, but in all honesty, I (as a female), don't feel unsafe there and feel comfortable enough walking around by myself. I can't say the same for Tampa (unless it's a major stakes day or something.) I go to TBD more often because of its proximity to my house, but it's definitely not a high class place.
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Old 02-15-2007, 04:16 PM
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Gulfstream is the perfect place because you'll never want to go again and more than likely will tell them so.
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Old 02-15-2007, 04:19 PM
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never been to tampa, but gulfstream is beautiful. it's not a horseplayer's paradise by any stretch because it's really just a glorified casino with racing.

with that said, while the facility is sort of a shithole as far as racing is concerned (because it's so secondary), it is nonetheless a beautiful facility with lots of amenities and some of the best racing around right now.

i can't wait to go back.
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Old 02-15-2007, 04:34 PM
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A related question .... Is tampa bay anything worth going to on the day of the tampa bay derby? It would require quite a bit of effort so I was wondering if it was worth it?
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Old 02-15-2007, 04:57 PM
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are you coming to gulfstream this saturday or next?
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Old 02-15-2007, 06:39 PM
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A related question .... Is tampa bay anything worth going to on the day of the tampa bay derby? It would require quite a bit of effort so I was wondering if it was worth it?
I am a bit biased, but absolutely.

Grade III Tampa Bay Derby - 300k
Florida Oaks - 200k
Grade III Hillsborough - 150k
Turf Dash - 75k

Sounds like a nice card to me.
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Old 02-15-2007, 06:44 PM
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A related question .... Is tampa bay anything worth going to on the day of the tampa bay derby? It would require quite a bit of effort so I was wondering if it was worth it?
Hell yeah, it's worth it. Great day of racing...
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Old 02-15-2007, 06:45 PM
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A related question .... Is tampa bay anything worth going to on the day of the tampa bay derby? It would require quite a bit of effort so I was wondering if it was worth it?
twas last year. i live about 20 minutes from Tampa and Ill be there this year. Its not bad at all.
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Old 02-15-2007, 07:14 PM
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i will arrive in florida this saturday, but im not going to gulfstream untill next saturday i might go sat and sun if i like it and if i do ok .
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Old 02-15-2007, 04:17 PM
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Come to Gulfstream... give me a hollar and I'll take you on a tour of the backstretch!

and personally... I really like GP!
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Old 02-16-2007, 09:31 AM
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Come to Gulfstream... give me a hollar and I'll take you on a tour of the backstretch!

and personally... I really like GP!
Is that a bonafide offer? I'll be down the end of March.
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Old 02-16-2007, 09:34 AM
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Come to Gulfstream... give me a hollar and I'll take you on a tour of the backstretch!

and personally... I really like GP!

I have a bunch of 11-14 year old girls that would like a tour Samm. If it is too much though I understand. They do have a tendency to get loud and obnoxious sometimes, but I adore them just the same. I would understand though.
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Old 02-15-2007, 04:17 PM
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I've never been to any track in Florida, I was just speaking of the racing.
You can be assured to see big names and big fields on Saturdays at Gulf.
How bad can the place be? I mean everything is new. By no means does it probably match Saratoga but what track does?
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Old 02-15-2007, 06:35 PM
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... not a high class place.
I resemble that remark...
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