Breeders Cup

[trifecta124]

Watch the Breeders Cup on TV. That's your best bet.

[Slewbopper]

Originally Posted by trifecta124

Watch the Breeders Cup on TV. That's your best bet.

After reading what Jacks Dad said, it seems that is what I will do. I am not going to put up with the BC's BS. From what I understand the BC is in charge of things and the tracks have little say in the matter. I know at Belmont in 2005 they had bleachers the entire length of the apron which were 2/3 empty. It meant no access to the apron to watch a race. Youbet is going to get my action. $25 for parking and $50 for entry and not being able to go anywhere or see anything is just plain thievery IMO. Not to mention the 3 hour drive each way.

[jacksdad]

I'm with you Slew. I was looking forward to this event since it was announced. The BC at my home track, thought it would be great. The seat prices are one thing, but if you pay to get in I'd think you should at least have a view of the track. Maybe I'm just nuts..........

[SuffolkGirl]

What a rip off! I ordered general admission tix as I don't sit in my seat, I like to wander from the paddock then back to the track and move around throughout the day. I can't believe they would sell tickets that won't let you into the track. When I ordered them I thought they would be down near section 500 since there weren't any section 500 seats designated for sale on Friday or Saturday.

I thought about just watching it on TV but changed my mind hoping to see some of the best horses in the world race, not get saddled up. I think it is unconscionable to sell a ticket to the track with no view of the track.

Originally Posted by jacksdad

I'm with you Slew. I was looking forward to this event since it was announced. The BC at my home track, thought it would be great. The seat prices are one thing, but if you pay to get in I'd think you should at least have a view of the track. Maybe I'm just nuts..........

[ShadowRoll]

Well, got notice in the mail yesterday that I got (will get) my tickets.

[Holland Hacker]

Originally Posted by ShadowRoll

Well, got notice in the mail yesterday that I got (will get) my tickets.

Did it tell you where your seats will be?

Based on what my CC was charged I'm assuiming I'm either in the "Temporary bleachers" at the top of the stretch or in clubhouse turn. Given my choice I would rather be at the head of the lane than the clubhouse turn. Either way the only view of the finish I get will be on the big screen monitors that will be in the infield.

[ShadowRoll]

Originally Posted by Holland Hacker

Did it tell you where your seats will be?

Based on what my CC was charged I'm assuiming I'm either in the "Temporary bleachers" at the top of the stretch or in clubhouse turn. Given my choice I would rather be at the head of the lane than the clubhouse turn. Either way the only view of the finish I get will be on the big screen monitors that will be in the infield.

As jacksdad and SuffolkGirl stated above, I got general admission, thinking that I wasn't going to be in a seat much anyway. Now I'm pissed that I won't even be able to see the track. Caveat emptor.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by Holland Hacker

Did it tell you where your seats will be?

Based on what my CC was charged I'm assuiming I'm either in the "Temporary bleachers" at the top of the stretch or in clubhouse turn. Given my choice I would rather be at the head of the lane than the clubhouse turn. Either way the only view of the finish I get will be on the big screen monitors that will be in the infield.

Got mine today and yes it tells you where your seats are. I am on the apron Friday and Saturday.

[Holland Hacker]

Originally Posted by Holland Hacker

Did it tell you where your seats will be?

Based on what my CC was charged I'm assuiming I'm either in the "Temporary bleachers" at the top of the stretch or in clubhouse turn. Given my choice I would rather be at the head of the lane than the clubhouse turn. Either way the only view of the finish I get will be on the big screen monitors that will be in the infield.

I'm bummed out now that I've found out that I'm in section 400 yes the "Clubhouse Turn" This sucks! I saw an article on the Star Ledger on Friday saying how many tickets were "reserved" for various groups and it just made me upset. Should this day be for the fans?

You would think that I would be used to the politcical BS that goes on in NJ, having lived in NJ for practically me entire life. I guess my dad was right when he said that NJ has the Best politicians . . . that $ can buy.

To think that the "good seats will be used by some "Fat Cat" that has doesn't know the difference between a filly and a gelding will be sitting in the "good" seats in the grandstand and I'll be in no mans land. I really do noty like the NJSEA runnig the tracks in NJ.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by SuffolkGirl

What a rip off! I ordered general admission tix as I don't sit in my seat, I like to wander from the paddock then back to the track and move around throughout the day. I can't believe they would sell tickets that won't let you into the track. When I ordered them I thought they would be down near section 500 since there weren't any section 500 seats designated for sale on Friday or Saturday.

I thought about just watching it on TV but changed my mind hoping to see some of the best horses in the world race, not get saddled up. I think it is unconscionable to sell a ticket to the track with no view of the track.

It's what happens at these small venues. Virtually all of the apron will be taken up by temporary bleachers. There is no room for GA folks to wander up to the rail. It would be a complete cluster, the GA folks blocking the way of the people trying to get to their seats in the bleachers.