Keeneland?

[todko]

I played Keeneland in July, I think the fee was $150. Seems if I remember correctly if you paid in advance they let you in at $135.

It's a tough contest. At the last one they had players from 22 different states and several foreign nations. A lot of the better contest players play it routinely. The facility is great, it's well organized, and the food is good.

The following day TP has their contest. Played it last year and it was a little rough. They used punch cards and a whiteboard to track results -- didn't use the tote system like Keeneland and Churchill does. TP says they are keeping the fee the same as last year ($100). They drew about 300 players last year. Combo of mandatory and optionals.

Beulah Park in Columbus looks like a good shot. $150 entry fee. Expect 250 players. Giving away 6 spots. It's Beulah's first contest. 15 races. 7 mandatory Beulah races and 8 optionals.