Arlington Opening Day

[ryonker1]

Hi Hap

Been out of the area for about 10 years now- but
$18?!?

I think I used to be upset when they were charging $5 or $7 on their 'special' days- Derby + Million

Seems a bit steep for watching the race on the infield board anyway; do they still have 'party in the park' where 15 Friday's gets you a free pass in for the following year?

thanks
Ron

[bigjag0716]

I'm not an Illinois resident, but I have always been fond of Illinois racing, Balmoral, Hawthorne, and I remember when I first turned 18 back in 2003, my first betting winner was at Arlington. I remember how solid the quality of racing was, now that I don't follow it as much, (did not even know they started up again) Pretty sad that the product has dropped down this much. Thanks for bringing it up though, I might have to drop a few pick 3's down this weekend. GL

[declansharbor]

I don't think I've played that track since Earlie Fires was lulling fields to sleep on the front end!

[Hapman]

Originally Posted by ryonker1

Hi Hap

Been out of the area for about 10 years now- but
$18?!?

I think I used to be upset when they were charging $5 or $7 on their 'special' days- Derby + Million

Seems a bit steep for watching the race on the infield board anyway; do they still have 'party in the park' where 15 Friday's gets you a free pass in for the following year?

thanks
Ron

Yeah, their premium days like the Derby, Mother's Day, Father's Day are $18 GA. Million is now $30 for GA only.

They have had to basically change to be more of an entertainment destination to attract younger families and college kids looking to party rather than focus on the racing. The product is so bad on the track there's really no choice.

They do still do "Party in the Park" but there is no loyalty type card. They just have bands and discounted drinks.

[South Beach Luv]

This is a nice addition for this year.

**Still the greatest entertainment bargain in Chicagoland. General Admission prices for non-premium days remains $8 this year for online purchases. There will be a $2 at gate surcharge so take advantage by buying online and SAVE!**

$10 at the door when they know full well most people won't buy tickets online.

[-BT-]

Originally Posted by South Beach Luv

This is a nice addition for this year.



$10 at the door when they know full well most people won't buy tickets online.

death by 1,000 cuts

-bt-

[Hapman]

Originally Posted by South Beach Luv

This is a nice addition for this year.



$10 at the door when they know full well most people won't buy tickets online.

I'd say a good 80% of their GA customers are under 50 which is rare for a race track. Most of these people can figure out how to buy a ticket online.

It's really not that hard. Go online and buy the ticket and use your phone or print it out at home if you are really that hopeless.