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You're a bright guy, BB, so why not just let this one go. Surely there are plenty of civil arguments you can find here. |
Bottom line, anyone who remotely loves thoroughbred racing should make it a goal to visit Del Mar, as well as Saratoga.
I'm on the West Coast these days, but am perhaps unique in that I have a few Saratoga visits, and zero Del Mar visits. I plan to change that. But, having visited most all thoroughbred tracks in the east, and having attended multiple runnings of every Triple Crown race over the years, getting to Saratoga was one of my most special horse racing trips.......ever. As far as things to do, I'll chime in that if one has a car.......and a few extra days, there's lots to see and do within a few hours drive of Saratoga Springs. Cooperstown, and The Baseball Hall of Fame, for one. If one has never driven around New England, it's just a hop, skip and a jump. Most times I have visited Saratoga I have worked in Hartford CT the week prior. Easy and great drive to Saratoga via multiple routes through CT or Mass. And cripes, if one is from the midwest or someplace, it's not that far to add Boston or Maine to a multiple day trip including Saratoga. As to prices, I've had much success with Bed & Breakfasts in the $150 range, give or take. Gas fireplace in the room, and everything. Downtown Saratoga is a little too quaint for me, beyond the first or second obligatory visit. I'm not a quaint kind of guy. But, lots of folks know horses there, real well. For me, if I had to choose one or the other as the only option.......and being a lifelong thoroughbred afficianado.....I say Saratoga is the one to make. But, most all of us here should shoot for both Saratoga...and Del Mar. I am! |
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