Trip to Kentucky Derby

[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 merasmag

sightseek, your pics of barbaro almost made me cry...if i don't spend all the bf's money beforehand, we will be there (suites are $1650 a person! are you rich??? i think we will be in the 3-figure level...) i am hoping it doesn't rain...anybody got a farmer's almanac handy?

Then definitely don't view the tribute videos of him on Youtube.

Speaking of Youtube...if anyone is thinking of being there for the week, here is a taste of week's activities:

http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...Derby+Festival