Is The Track A Depressing Place?

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

This is Spartaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

I haven't been told in a long time. Thanks for telling me what's up. I'll keep an eye out on those scary babies at the track.

Its a strange thing but babies become adults. Some can grow up into big ugly thugs under the proper conditions. And you and I will be old when they do. Im not much for hiding out. Kinda into not having to watch my back constantly.

So yes I am a bit concerned when I see parents that dont give a damn about their kids. Im out of this tangent. Just a long term sort of view.

Originally Posted by pgardn

Its a strange thing but babies become adults. Some can grow up into big ugly thugs under the proper conditions. And you and I will be old when they do. Im not much for hiding out. Kinda into not having to watch my back constantly.

So yes I am a bit concerned when I see parents that dont give a damn about their kids. Im out of this tangent. Just a long term sort of view.

Yeah just think that a kid could become a mass murderer because his father didn't bet Tiago. Scary stuff.

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Yeah just think that a kid could become a mass murderer because his father didn't bet Tiago. Scary stuff.

Ok. I give up. Uncle.

I enjoy the track. I had a great time at Gulfstream. Great weather and the beach was only a walk away. The smaller grandstand makes it feel a little more cozy, but the big tracks, especially Belmont can be very depressing during the week.

[Sightseek]

It takes a lot to keep me from going to look at the horses, but the scene around the paddock (and the entire first floor) at Aqueduct is absolutely awful...very depressing.

[estreetposse]

No way is the track depressing especially Belmont...once I couldn't get to the window so I offered some guy my watch (little short on cash), he laughed, he wasn't depressed. This year I'll try the Spa, see if I can meet up with my new friend, hope he doesn't think I'm creepy, just having a fun day at the track!!!

Maybe he can buy a round of margaritas at Filiberto's!!!

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by estreetposse

No way is the track depressing especially Belmont...once I couldn't get to the window so I offered some guy my watch (little short on cash), he laughed, he wasn't depressed. This year I'll try the Spa, see if I can meet up with my new friend, hope he doesn't think I'm creepy, just having a fun day at the track!!!

Maybe he can buy a round of margaritas at Filiberto's!!!

You folks will have to forgive my friend E-Street. He's a little slow.

[brockguy]

I was in Boston over the weekend and headed to suffolk downs for a few hours saturday to watch the racing and make a few bets.. that wasnt the happiest place ive ever been.. you see so many cross sections of society there, unreal..not too many woman though.. prob 95-98% men!!
Also so many people came up to me asking me for money..

[Swap Fliparoo]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

It takes a lot to keep me from going to look at the horses, but the scene around the paddock (and the entire first floor) at Aqueduct is absolutely awful...very depressing.

AMEN!!

The most beautiful, serene, relaxing, fun, non-depressing tracks:

Churchill, Keeneland, Arlington, Belmont, Saratoga, Monmouth, Del Mar, Santa Anita.

Aqueduct, Turfway, River Downs, Thistledown, and others of that ilk are alright in a pinch (better than nothing) but can be too sad to bear on anything but the biggest days.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Swap Fliparoo

AMEN!!

The most beautiful, serene, relaxing, fun, non-depressing tracks:

Churchill, Keeneland, Arlington, Belmont, Saratoga, Monmouth, Del Mar, Santa Anita.

Aqueduct, Turfway, River Downs, Thistledown, and others of that ilk are alright in a pinch (better than nothing) but can be too sad to bear on anything but the biggest days.

How would you classify the Meadowlands?

[Swap Fliparoo]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

How would you classify the Meadowlands?

NON depressing!!!!!

But there's no outdoor enjoyment in the sun. It's almost like going to the movies - dark, lots of food, look towards the light... very different than most racetrack-y type of experiences. I haven't been to any other night racing though.