When will the track dry out?

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Originally Posted by richard burch

Really? I guess I wasn't invited. Oh well. Here is a picture of Belmont Park on Belmont Stakes day 2015. ... that is what the infield should look like on Stakes day. Not covered with tents, booze, concert stages, kiddie rides, barbecues and so called racing fans who could care a less about the outcome of the race.

and I would bet there are 40-70k more fans at the Preakness and the Derby...maybe 100k more than the silly ascot example.

The Preakness and especially the Derby are a huge party that transcend a horse race...I would not same the same about the Belmont. Its a great race but unless there is a triple crown going on it feels very much like another big race.