2008 Breeders Cup at Santa Anita?

[blackthroatedwind]

Plenty? How many times have you been there when there was snow on the ground? The other thing is that Saratoga is completely open, there are no enclosed spaces, and they aren't about to winterize that historical structure.

Trust me, the weather COULD cooperate, and it would then be a spectacular day, but in all likelihood it would be a nightmare. You cannot compare the weather at Monmouth to Saratoga....there could very well be a 15 degree difference.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Plenty? How many times have you been there when there was snow on the ground? The other thing is that Saratoga is completely open, there are no enclosed spaces, and they aren't about to winterize that historical structure.

Trust me, the weather COULD cooperate, and it would then be a spectacular day, but in all likelihood it would be a nightmare. You cannot compare the weather at Monmouth to Saratoga....there could very well be a 15 degree difference.

I hear you are fiery this morning?

[blackthroatedwind]

I would be a LOT happier if the 4 got up for second in the first at Aqueduct.

I'm not " fiery ", I am just trying to explain that hosting a BC in Saratoga, while a pleasant thought, does not make logical sense.

[Grits]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I would be a LOT happier if the 4 got up for second in the first at Aqueduct.

I'm not " fiery ", I am just trying to explain that hosting a BC in Saratoga, while a pleasant thought, does not make logical sense.

The hell you're not fiery, you finding faulty in every post you put up.

What's wrong with you?

Saratoga in general has miserable weather. In the summer it is humid and rainy, much more so than Monmouth. In the winter it is snowing when at Monmouth it is raining. There is little shelter at Saratoga; I have been caught in numerous downpours there. The town is gorgeous, but the track is not particularly user-friendly. Monmouth is user-friendly; I know it well. I live in New Jersey and I have been there hundreds of times. I would like to see the next Breeders' Cup at Del Mar. It seems to have it all.

[PPerfectfan]

All I can say is if it is at S.A. I will be there with bells on!!

[ARyan]

Originally Posted by Bold Reasoning

Saratoga in general has miserable weather. In the summer it is humid and rainy, much more so than Monmouth. In the winter it is snowing when at Monmouth it is raining. There is little shelter at Saratoga; I have been caught in numerous downpours there. The town is gorgeous, but the track is not particularly user-friendly. Monmouth is user-friendly; I know it well. I live in New Jersey and I have been there hundreds of times. I would like to see the next Breeders' Cup at Del Mar. It seems to have it all.

Cough...cough...biased...cough...cough...opinion.. .cough...cough...

[randallscott35]

As I said, it isn't enclosed and it could be cold. But jeez Andy, Belmont has been awful the last two times. And I'm not comparing the weather to Jersey, but I will to Woodbine....Mind you I'm talking about moving the date up a few weeks....One time, at a place where it all started needs to be done. I will start a petition at the Carolina BBQ this summer. You can be the first to sign.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

As I said, it isn't enclosed and it could be cold. But jeez Andy, Belmont has been awful the last two times. And I'm not comparing the weather to Jersey, but I will to Woodbine....Mind you I'm talking about moving the date up a few weeks....One time, at a place where it all started needs to be done. I will start a petition at the Carolina BBQ this summer. You can be the first to sign.

Both Woodbine and Belmont have SUBSTANTIAL areas that are enclosed, most importantly for dining, so to compare the experiences there to Saratoga makes little sense.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Both Woodbine and Belmont have SUBSTANTIAL areas that are enclosed, most importantly for dining, so to compare the experiences there to Saratoga makes little sense.

For weather it sure does make sense....Your fine dining happiness on BC day is not that important to me. Its the racing that matters. Put on your timberland boots Andy, I know you have them, and your Northface jacket and let's roll.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

For weather it sure does make sense....Your fine dining happiness on BC day is not that important to me. Its the racing that matters. Put on your timberland boots Andy, I know you have them, and your Northface jacket and let's roll.

It isn't about " fine dining ". and I would hope you didn't mean that, it is about dining areas that are enclosed. Belmont and Woodbine have plenty....Saratoga has NONE.

[Mortimer]

Someone in here is being HIGHLY amusing.



I'm just not saying who.

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It isn't about " fine dining ". and I would hope you didn't mean that, it is about dining areas that are enclosed. Belmont and Woodbine have plenty....Saratoga has NONE.

A roll of the dice on the weather. I'm willing to do it.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

A roll of the dice on the weather. I'm willing to do it.

Thankfully nobody in the decision process is.