A Saratoga wrap up, best and worst

Originally Posted by Scav

A man of your stature has to pay $3 to get in???

Everyone pays these days Scav, last year even the jockey's wives had to pay. The audit of NYRA criticized letting anyone in free and gone were the days of owners leaving people passes every day.
Bailey threw a fit last year when his wife was asked to pay to get in.
They sold passes this year to make it easier for regulars. 35 bucks for the meet. 75 bucks for the meet for the clubhouse.
I hadn't payed to get in in 10 years before last year. Everyone pays now, unless you are press or have credentials as an employee or owner.

[Scav]

I would tell them GFY and I would also mention that I would put my action through Pinnacle, they would fork over $75 real quick.

NYRA: "$3 per day please"
Scav: "GFY, I will make sure Pinnacle sends you a thank you letter for my action"

Originally Posted by Scav

I would tell them GFY and I would also mention that I would put my action through Pinnacle, they would fork over $75 real quick.

NYRA: "$3 per day please"
Scav: "GFY, I will make sure Pinnacle sends you a thank you letter for my action"

NYRA: Thats very nice now please leave the grounds.
Scav: GFY
NYRA: Oh look there's Mr Cook, the head of security for us here who used to be the superintendant of the NYS Police force. Hes going to solve your problem for you!!

[Gander]

LOL. Would you guys quit being a couple of hens (a la Scuds) and give me your opinion on the Pirates Bounty tomorrow at Delmar.

Originally Posted by Gander

LOL. Would you guys quit being a couple of hens (a la Scuds) and give me your opinion on the Pirates Bounty tomorrow at Delmar.

Probably victor espinoza and/or the horse that is the heavy favorite. Del Mar is on life support this year.

I'm the biggest derby fan there ever was
derby week I'm like a dope fiend about to make a big score
my eyes are bugging out and I'm foaming at the mouth
well, a few of you have seen me in this awful condition
...can't imagine anything more intense
but I'll withhold judgement
just saying, Saratoga is hard to get to for a lot of folks
even if the motivation is there

I'm planning to visit Saratoga for the first time next year. I'm already looking forward to a great week of racing.