gulfstream angles...
 

any one notice the following things

this place is sooo hard too capp

horses with no name /trainer /jock combos destroying fields they look to be last in

the 1 prep at tampa angle

some horses on the turf pulling a bill daily..takeing the lead spinting away and holding on....

others..if ,more than 1 takes to the speed lead..the get swallowed up by 4 or 5 late..outside....

dirt sprints..7-14 hole winning at huge margin.......

I'm going down in March. Any other tips would be appreciated.

I'd go...but it seems like I could get my balls kicked for much cheaper.

So I should plan something else to do.

Well if you're going to be there anyways you might as well check it out. If you were planning a trip to SoFla just for GP then IMO your money would be better spent for a trip to Saratoga this summer.

I have noticed the 7 and 1 hole winning a disturbing amount of sprints.

I'm going down to visit my daughter in Fort Lauderdale. She and her boyfriend are up for a trip to the track. But I remember reading a lot of negative comments about Gulfstream. They like Monmouth with the picnic area, etc. So will Gulfstream not be a good time? What are the best seats? Is it expensive (drinks, etc.)?

MLC, there's plenty to do in S. Florida besides kicking Pillow Pants's balls.

--Dunbar

Yes, but I'm sure that would make me a heroine on this board.

if i was in the area MLC, i'd go. i mean, can you really have a bad time at the track?? it's not what it once was, a lot less emphasis i understand on live racing, and a lot more on the casino aspect. and i believe they did lower some of the pricing. go to their website and check them out...

I did check out the site, but didn't spend too much time on it to get a real picture of what's there. When you say not too much emphasis on live racing, what does that mean? Is it indoors?

from what i understand, there isn't a whole lot of space dedicated to watching the racing from outside...not much of an apron anymore. i'm sure someone who's been there could help you out more than me, i just know from different things i've read that there was a lot of criticism for how they re-did the place...

but like i said, i'd still go-whether i'd return after that visit i don't know! but i would definitely go.

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I am in Fl, have been there 10 times this year. For the record, I don't like the place, but its my winter racing so I bite my lip and go. I'd prolly like Tampa Bay more as a more comfortable fan/player friendly place. Gulfstream is like a vegas club atmosphere with restaurants. They say racing is #1 but their planning of the facility belies that statement. That said, here is the dope.

If you go weekdays, the outdoor reserved seating is $3, and plenty of seats available, sat its $10/ sun. $7, and saturday is by far their busy day. There is a ticket booth on the left side of the building on the ground floor, (DON'T buy seats online as they tac on a $15 fee. ) Seats donot have enough leg room so you have to get up alot to let people pass. Row A,front row, has more leg room though. 10 Palms restaurant on 2nd floor has buffet for $30 weekends, a little less weekdays. Simulcasting , (after live racing ) is only available on ground floor clubhouse, north side.

Any other questions, pm me. good luck

or to delmar

Planning to go to Saratoga, I'll keep Delmar in mind for next year.

Thanks for the information. Right now we're thinking of going 24th or 31st for the Fla Derby.

Mark Guidry seems to be riding well at GP. That's my angle...

yes another fan of tha guid=) the former chitown kingpin can ride anywhere with anybody, only thing thats ever held him back has been personal issues