Trip to Kentucky Derby

[robfla]

Originally Posted by ALostTexan

Actually, nobody has ask the important question: Where are your tickets at Churchill?

section 123 = approx 1/8 pole

[robfla]

OK!!

i definately going.... now for info on things to to...



thanks everyone

[slotdirt]

I sat in 123 last year, and the seats were great. I think I have like 125 this year, which is ok, but I'm praying it's not in the temporary stands, though I think it probably is. No matter, if the weather is still nice, I'm ok with it.

And on the Preakness, come on, it's not Saratoga, but it's not that bad. I actually think the Preakness is an easier event to enjoy as a pure horseracing fan than are the Belmont or Derby.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

I sat in 123 last year, and the seats were great. I think I have like 125 this year, which is ok, but I'm praying it's not in the temporary stands, though I think it probably is. No matter, if the weather is still nice, I'm ok with it.

And on the Preakness, come on, it's not Saratoga, but it's not that bad. I actually think the Preakness is an easier event to enjoy as a pure horseracing fan than are the Belmont or Derby.

Going to my first Preakness this year! I am really excited because we are planning in a lot of the other things to do around the City like the Aquarium and Gettysburg on the way down.

[slotdirt]

If you do hit the Preakness and you can still get a room, do the Renaissance Inner Harbor or the Marriott down there.

[ddthetide]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Going to my first Preakness this year! I am really excited because we are planning in a lot of the other things to do around the City like the Aquarium and Gettysburg on the way down.

you are goin to the aquarium, the B&O Railroad museum is close by and pretty cool and Fort Mchenry too.

we went to the Oaks 2 years ago. and sat in sec- 324, AWESOME seats! if anyone would get the chance !

[Grits]

Preakness goers....Whatever you all do, make sure, that you eat well.

No one prepares crabmeat better than Marylanders. No one. So plan to have crabcakes at one of the numerous good restaurants in the area.

CJ's is one. Its simply a large joint of a spot, nothing fancy, and its some of the finest seafood in the city. Last time I was there, the entire ESPN crew, Randy Moss et al were spread out at a large table beside me. (And those guys did some serious eating!)

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by ddthetide

you are goin to the aquarium, the B&O Railroad museum is close by and pretty cool and Fort Mchenry too.

we went to the Oaks 2 years ago. and sat in sec- 324, AWESOME seats! if anyone would get the chance !

Thanks for the tip!

[ALostTexan]

Guess if you are going to the Derby, you could always call over to England and see if the Queen has an extra ticket and sit with her...

ALostTexan

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by robfla

section 123 = approx 1/8 pole

Definitely go! We found the best seat in the house with General Admission last year and were able to come home with these pictures:


http://www.finalturngallery.com/Derby-Day

Oaks day:

http://www.finalturngallery.com/2006-Kentucky-Oaks-Day

It's an absolutely glorious time and I've gone the past two years. The prior year (2005) I went in a Suite and that was some experience as well. Derby Day is definitely what you make of it.

No shortage of things to do in Louisville...do a search on-line and see if they are doing the live post position draw again this year at 4th Street Live. That was a REALLY awesome night. Free entertainment follows the draw and lots of restaurants & bars all around you. The whole week is packed full with different Derby events and make sure you catch some racing the Thursday before the Oaks so you can see all that Churchill has to offer.

Have a great time!