Any recommendations for going to Santa Anita Derby Day?

[westcoastinvader]

Looks about 80% we'll make a quick trip down to attend the Santa Anita Derby.

I posted here prior to going to the 2008 Breeders Cup and was correctly touted that General Admission tix would be available "day of."

I'm presuming I should be able to walk up and buy a General Admission ticket this Saturday for the Santa Anita Derby. Is that correct, or should I maybe try to lock something down in advance?

I remember someone here once spoke positively of the tram tour of the stable area. I see there are only two racing days it does not operate....and one is Derby Day.

Any thoughts or prior experiences would be appreciated.