NYRA: Spitzer nod on 30 yr renewal

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by NoLuvForPletch

Certainly not at the top but it is an example of something that gives one the impression that they really do not know what would benefit racing and the enjoyment of it, from a fan's perspective.

How do you feel about the absurd ticket and admission pricing on Belmont Day and their "policy" that does not allow one to bring their own alcohol to the Belmont. But they sure allow you to buy as much as you want from the concession stand at $7.00 a beer.

hey that was the peoples fault. I was there for the last "bring in beer" day. It got crazy with the beer pong and tons of kids almost passed out drunk. They had to send cops everywhere.

If it wasnt such a mess on Smarty's Belmont day, you could still bring beer.

You can still bring your own beer any other day of the year.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Cardus

I knew at the time that we -- meaning the people who attend Belmont regularly, and always attend Belmont Stakes Day -- were in trouble when it was announced that 30,000 people were coming in from Philadelphia.

Freakin' Eagles fans ruined it for everyone!

The day before, I saw Tom Hammond rehearsing for the next day on his broadcast stand, and I referenced the Philadelphia pilgrimmage by saying, "I hope they're not Eagles fans!" He agreed.

haha... give em a break, how would you feel if your team had never won a super bowl!

[fpsoxfan]

Actually Jan at one time was pretty good. The problem is I think she's been on this job too long and isn't very friendly anymore. She's gotten kind of monotone over the years, but I still think she does a good job adding insight into the races.

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Really???? What kind of insight does she offer?

Not so much for me or you probably, but there is this older man in our local OTB that has very poor vision. At one time he was one of the best turf handicappers I know. Anyway, he now has to rely on a lot of information that she supplies. I don't "hang out" in our OTB as much as I might of at one time, but when I'm there I try to help him out as much as I can.