7/18 (CNL): Virginia Derby (G2); Virginia Oaks (G3)

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

They did an attendance and handle comparision to last year and the difference was strong. Handle was expected to be down, with the decrease across the board in June nationwide and the Twinspires issue, but the attendance figures were surprising. I guess no one likes the heat as much as I do. This was the first time I'd been in the Turf Club, and I'm not a fan of spending my time indoors, but they do have a really pretty set up in there, good food and the balconies to watch the races from are a nice additon. I went this past Friday night and the attendance was decent.

They really need a new odds board.

I'd never miss a chance to see Barbaro's full brother Nicanor.

well you must be down near richmond, b/c you had 2 chances to see him romp at wonderful delaware park

on turf club day, we got there early and didn't think it would be a problem to get box seats, wrong, sold out an hour before the 1st race (good for them, bad for me), ended up getting the $3 "upgrade" tickets, which essentially don't upgrade you to anything since its still first come first serve seating on the 3rd floor. Ended up working out well, found a table by the bar, and avoided the awful heat all day. where are you sitting this weekend?


DAVE-----where are you sitting this weekend?

-bt-

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by -BT-

well you must be down near richmond, b/c you had 2 chances to see him romp at wonderful delaware park

on turf club day, we got there early and didn't think it would be a problem to get box seats, wrong, sold out an hour before the 1st race (good for them, bad for me), ended up getting the $3 "upgrade" tickets, which essentially don't upgrade you to anything since its still first come first serve seating on the 3rd floor. Ended up working out well, found a table by the bar, and avoided the awful heat all day. where are you sitting this weekend?


DAVE-----where are you sitting this weekend?

-bt-

Jockey Club

[Heels1989]

Originally Posted by -BT-

well you must be down near richmond, b/c you had 2 chances to see him romp at wonderful delaware park

on turf club day, we got there early and didn't think it would be a problem to get box seats, wrong, sold out an hour before the 1st race (good for them, bad for me), ended up getting the $3 "upgrade" tickets, which essentially don't upgrade you to anything since its still first come first serve seating on the 3rd floor. Ended up working out well, found a table by the bar, and avoided the awful heat all day. where are you sitting this weekend?


DAVE-----where are you sitting this weekend?

-bt-

Have not secured seats as yet. Will likely buy GA and wander around though considering the "Chill on the Hill" as a possiblity. Not sure if I am going solo or with a group. Do you know if the umbrella tables are still available and worth $200?