Another Saratoga Question

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by phystech

Please explain this to me - why is it "all about the back picnic area"?

I was back there on Saturday and didn't really get it. What did I miss?

Well that is the beauty of Saratoga, there is something for everyone.

[phystech]

I'd have to say there isn't much for the majority of those there. Faced with the option of sitting in dirt and dust all day in a park with 20,000 people that don't even go up to the track to watch a race, I can't say I understood the draw.

I'm sure things are great for those that can afford to sit in the fancy seats and be wined and dined to death but how many actually can afford to do that?

My grandstand seats on Sunday were fine as I was able to actually see the races - and that's what I go to the track for. I visited a friend who was sitting in the clubhouse Carousel dining area and he never got up to watch a race. I didn't stay with him long - not my cup of tea not being able to see the actual live races. To each his/her own, though....

[The Bid]

I guess the picnic is a good way for a Dad to drag his wife to the track with the kids. I like to wine and dine, but before I do that I sit by the main BBQ stand after morning works. I usually walk around for a while when they clear the track, then make it over to where Im going to the box I could never do the picnic thing, and I could never be at a racetrack with kids or a woman.

It does have something for everyone though

[sundaysilenceforever]

Originally Posted by The Bid

I could never do the picnic thing, and I could never be at a racetrack with kids or a woman.

It does have something for everyone though

Not even a woman who follow's horse racing like most men follow football, knows how to handicap, and doesn't yammer on and on all day?

Seriously, though, thank you everybody for your comments. I too would like to be "out and about", but like I said, I didn't have any say in the matter. I will escape eventually, I am sure!

Cheers!

[The Bid]

I cant watch football unless its the browns or I have action

Not many women beating down the doors to racetracks to gamble. They like the pagentry, and beauty. Most of them dont like to crash the windows

[phystech]

Originally Posted by The Bid

I cant watch football unless its the browns or I have action

Maybe that's a good analogy for me to use here - sitting in the park on Saturday was like going to a football game and doing the tailgating in a parking lot, but never actually going inside to see the football game. The tailgating thing is fun but I'm there to watch the game from the stands.

[XIIPointStables]

I've sat in Turf Terrace a few times, twice for Travers.

I've noticed on Travers they had some "seat charge" that was pretty steep.

But for the most part it's a great spot. Lot of men and women dressed up drinking and capping. Met some great people up there.

Just make sure you get a Saratoga Sunrise - they'll give you a cool glass to take home with it!

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by sundaysilenceforever

Not even a woman who follow's horse racing like most men follow football, knows how to handicap, and doesn't yammer on and on all day?

Seriously, though, thank you everybody for your comments. I too would like to be "out and about", but like I said, I didn't have any say in the matter. I will escape eventually, I am sure!

Cheers!

come on, be serious now.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

come on, be serious now.

Yeah, Sundaysilence might be getting her PM box full now talking about knowing how to handicap and sundresses

[The Bid]

Depends how she looks in the sundress

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by phystech

I'd have to say there isn't much for the majority of those there. Faced with the option of sitting in dirt and dust all day in a park with 20,000 people that don't even go up to the track to watch a race, I can't say I understood the draw.

I'm sure things are great for those that can afford to sit in the fancy seats and be wined and dined to death but how many actually can afford to do that?

My grandstand seats on Sunday were fine as I was able to actually see the races - and that's what I go to the track for. I visited a friend who was sitting in the clubhouse Carousel dining area and he never got up to watch a race. I didn't stay with him long - not my cup of tea not being able to see the actual live races. To each his/her own, though....

I usually go out front to watch the races. I used to sit out there too but having Derby Trail come to life right behind Carolina BBQ is a pretty fun time so I go back there most of the time now. Everyone there does actually care about the races.