6/19/2009, It was HOT!,,, It was HAPPENIN'! It was CHURCHILL DOWNS!!!!

[Travis Stone]

In simulcast dollar land night racing is way behind daytime racing in terms of volume.

[tiznowthegreat]

It was absolutely packed last night. Probably at least 40K people, maybe 50k. Parts of the track that are only open for derby and oaks were packed dlast night. There were so many different places to to see, a huge dance floor (where Chip Wooley was seen in his cowboy hat bobbin his head to snoop dog and lil jon), a beer garden, live bands, ect. The lighting was really cool around the paddock. Main problem is that at times the beer lines were 45 minutes long. Also, general parking filled, which never ever happens there.

[wac]

I was there as well last night and agree that it seemed like there were at least 40k there. lines for beer were at least 30 deep the entire time. i had to leave after the 8th race b/c it was just to crowded. When i got there i tried to buy a seat on the 3rd floor and was told that it was sold out which was stunning b/c that has never happened on a normal day. it was a festive atmosphere i dont know what the handle was but there were people everywhere and very hard to move around but all in all was fun.

[Left Bank]

http://www.drf.com/news/article/104852.html
The usual,no one betting,which is what they need.This happens at CBY all the time when they do "Gimmicks",people show up,but nobody bets.Huge lines for beer,but you can walk right up to a window.