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Old 07-24-2007, 09:18 AM
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Where do you prefer to be for a day at the races?

Reserved seat in the Grandstand or Clubhouse

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Out in the Backyard
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Old 07-24-2007, 09:21 AM
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I enjoy the clubhouse, and I love being on the turn at the top of the stretch pinic area. Those are my two favorite places. However, out back with a big group of people is fun too.
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:29 AM
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I'm a bar fly and a rail bird.

I like to be as close to the horses as I can get. I don't need a clubhouse seat.
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:43 AM
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I like to be as close to the horses as I can get. I don't need a clubhouse seat.
same here.. i like to be outside at the top of the stretch or several yards down from the top of the stretch where I can see the horse and the moves they are making.. can always watch replays later.

I have come up with more winners watching from that vantage point than any other method of handicapping
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:46 AM
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same here.. i like to be outside at the top of the stretch or several yards down from the top of the stretch where I can see the horse and the moves they are making.. can always watch replays later.

I have come up with more winners watching from that vantage point than any other method of handicapping
Ditto.
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:46 AM
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Paddock...then to clubhouse to watch the races. Between races a quick pit stop at Byks for some refueling on BBQ and Diet Cokes!

When the PA guys are there...spend time in Festival Tent they reserve and always spend one day watching and betting from the backstretch 6 F start area with SUV and food/drinks.
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Old 07-24-2007, 11:06 AM
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Old 07-24-2007, 11:09 AM
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Backyard Party...I've had horrible luck at the Top O'the Stretch...even though it is a great vantage point.

Backyard...near the path to watch to horsies go by...visit Phonsey for a Vodka /Tonic at the JD...hit the rail for a race...hit some BBQ...back to the beer in the backyard...repeat as often as necessary...finish the day at Filiberto's!!!
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Old 07-24-2007, 11:13 AM
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Backyard Party...I've had horrible luck at the Top O'the Stretch...even though it is a great vantage point.

Backyard...near the path to watch to horsies go by...visit Phonsey for a Vodka /Tonic at the JD...hit the rail for a race...hit some BBQ...back to the beer in the backyard...repeat as often as necessary...finish the day at Filiberto's!!!
Anywhere "on track" .....the farther away from Yakk & "Mr.Pletcher" Kramer, the better!
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Old 07-24-2007, 01:58 PM
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The only knock on Saratoga is the seating. You have to fork out good money to get seats. They aren't worth it. The backyard always seems to be more fun anyway. It beats Churchill in the summer though.
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Old 07-24-2007, 02:08 PM
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As close to the Miller Lite tap as possible...
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Old 07-24-2007, 02:10 PM
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As close to the Miller Lite tap as possible...
I believe that is between Sections T and V, maybe R and T.
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Old 07-24-2007, 02:11 PM
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I believe that is between Sections T and V, maybe R and T.

Im not sure which one is my favorite...but I know exactly where it is
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Old 07-24-2007, 02:20 PM
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The paddock is my favorite place. Club house rarely.
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Old 07-24-2007, 02:22 PM
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Im not sure which one is my favorite...but I know exactly where it is
The one I go to usually has the bearded lady working at one of the two registers. I try and go to the other register.
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Old 07-24-2007, 02:24 PM
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The one I go to usually has the bearded lady working at one of the two registers. I try and go to the other register.

She must be from Roanoke, VA
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Old 07-24-2007, 02:30 PM
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The one I go to usually has the bearded lady working at one of the two registers. I try and go to the other register.
Are you talking about my "gender conflicted" cousin Lester? He doesn't like to shave, and most of the relatives call him Klinger. Legs to die for though, if only he'd shave them!
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Old 07-24-2007, 02:55 PM
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Between just outside the Jim Dandy bar and the pathway where the horseys go from the paddock to the track....
also it is actually kinda nice being at a teller window cashing winnings also..


edit to respell padock to paddock....per Ms S Seek's post below
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Old 07-24-2007, 02:59 PM
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Favorite spot to watch...a box

Favorite spot at the track overall...along the path to watch the horses walk to the paddock.
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Old 07-24-2007, 03:17 PM
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Pre/Post Race - Back Yard/paddock area

Out front/rail for the races
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