GP changes

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Hickory Hill Hoff

I agree with that. Point is...I don't care what the track looks like.....I'm there to play the horses...not the scenery!
Any more questions???

It's two different discussions.

I played hard there last winter and did extremely well. I am looking forward to playing starting in a couple of weeks. However, I also spent many great winters at the former Gulfstream, and after visiting in 2006 for a weekend I have no plans to go back. It's unfortunate, as I loved spending time there and have many friends there. I just find the new place a completely unenjoyable spot.....especially for South Florida in the winter.

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It's two different discussions.

I played hard there last winter and did extremely well. I am looking forward to playing starting in a couple of weeks. However, I also spent many great winters at the former Gulfstream, and after visiting in 2006 for a weekend I have no plans to go back. It's unfortunate, as I loved spending time there and have many friends there. I just find the new place a completely unenjoyable spot.....especially for South Florida in the winter.

Interesting insight Andy, especially for us New Yorkers who haven't been to either place. I'm not sure why, but I've really enjoyed the races from Tampa.
I've been to Tampa a few times, but not the track. Is it in a good section of the city?

[Rudeboyelvis]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

Interesting insight Andy, especially for us New Yorkers who haven't been to either place. I'm not sure why, but I've really enjoyed the races from Tampa.
I've been to Tampa a few times, but not the track. Is it in a good section of the city?

Great location. It's not in the city of Tampa, but in Oldsmar, FL. About 20 minutes NW of the city and the airport. It's a fairly rural area, at least for the time being. A lot of development north and especially East (WestChase) causes the two lane road to back up with traffic most race days, and leaving the track on a weekday after the card can be a chore with rush hour on top of it...

The facility is far from a dump. I've been to plenty of dumps (Try Charles Town pre slots) It's not Toga or Del Mar, but i isn't supposed to be. It's clean, has great racing and one of the nicest turf courses in the country imo.