Breeders' Cups: 2015 - KEE, 2016 - SA, 2017 - DMR

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Cardus

I thought that one of the criticisms of past Breeders' Cups at Belmont was the attendance.

Now that the Cup weekend will be at Keeneland, that criticism cannot be used again.

Not being a smart ass here... my favorite BC was at Belmont and I am sad every year when it's announced it won't be there again... but I'm curious as to what other criticisms there were as I thought the only one was (for some people with no spine) it's too cold.

[my miss storm cat]

Oh and I forgot to say this SUCKS.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Not being a smart ass here... my favorite BC was at Belmont and I am sad every year when it's announced it won't be there again... but I'm curious as to what other criticisms there were as I thought the only one was (for some people with no spine) it's too cold.

I think Steve has said that Breeders' Cup day is not usually a money maker for the track, so NYRA may not want the hassle. As a fan, and NY local, I also am disappointed it's not been here in a decade.

I went in 2005 and it was a great day. I didn't think it was cold, but I'm one of those who spends the day walking from the paddock to the window to the track, (repeat 12 times), so I was moving around which keeps you warm. The best part, though, was going out to the track early on Friday, to watch the last gallops and paddock schooling. Every time a horse came out with a purple BC saddle cloth, everyone would start whispering ("Who's that? Who's that?"). It was fun.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

I went in 2005 and it was a great day. I didn't think it was cold, but I'm one of those who spends the day walking from the paddock to the window to the track, (repeat 12 times), so I was moving around which keeps you warm. The best part, though, was going out to the track early on Friday, to watch the last gallops and paddock schooling. Every time a horse came out with a purple BC saddle cloth, everyone would start whispering ("Who's that? Who's that?"). It was fun.

This is how I spend my day as well. I hate seats and Belmont is such a great place if you enjoy walking about and being on the apron and paddock. I enjoyed the BC at Churchill, but my one strong criticism of the experience is that they don't open the track in the mornings for the week prior to the event. I haven't been to Santa Anita, but being able to watch the works every morning at Clockers' Corner sounds really grand.

[HPFridays]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Not being a smart ass here... my favorite BC was at Belmont and I am sad every year when it's announced it won't be there again... but I'm curious as to what other criticisms there were as I thought the only one was (for some people with no spine) it's too cold.

I heard/read somewhere that NYRA no longer tries for the BC due partly to the date now coinciding with the NYC Marathon.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by HPFridays

I heard/read somewhere that NYRA no longer tries for the BC due partly to the date now coinciding with the NYC Marathon.

Well then it's clear to me that the NY Marathon needs to pick a different Sunday. Having attended both, the Breeders Cup is much more entertaining.

[Stickhorse]

Is Repole still crying in his Vitamin Water about no BC?

Let's see. He already has the best race meet of the year in Saratoga. Now Super Belmont Day looks like it has made its mark. Give it a rest.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Cardus

From the Breeders' Cup site, the reported temperatures for the four Belmont Park BC days were 43, 66, 50, and 46.

(I did not look at the Almanac for wind, which can be a factor, but I recall the last three days.)

The 50-degree day was comfortable enough, I thought, with abundant sunshine.

The last time was cold, no doubt.

Thank you for that.

I was more asking what the other criticisms were because of your wording...

Originally Posted by Cardus

I thought that one of the criticisms of past Breeders' Cups at Belmont was the attendance.

... but this was interesting.

[NTamm1215]

I've heard the attendance thing too with regard to Belmont, but that is ridiculous. There were more people at Belmont in 2001 and 2005 than there were on the Saturdays in 2003 (SA), 2004 (LS) and 2008 (SA). There were roughly the same amount there those days as there were in 2012 and 2013 at SA too.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

I've heard the attendance thing too with regard to Belmont, but that is ridiculous. There were more people at Belmont in 2001 and 2005 than there were on the Saturdays in 2003 (SA), 2004 (LS) and 2008 (SA). There were roughly the same amount there those days as there were in 2012 and 2013 at SA too.

Well I don't get why they haven't tried to get it the past how ever many years but I sure hope that they do again cause it was the greatest.