Breeders Cup

[ELA]

Originally Posted by jacksdad

I was at Monmouth a few weeks back and talked to one of the guys that works in group sales. I was planning on paying the $50 general admission too. After speaking with him, I'm not going to bother. According to him, general admission enty that day only give you access to the paddock side of the grandstand. Unless you've got reserved seating in the temp bleachers, you won't even be allowed out the grandstand doors on the trackside.

That is very true and very accurate. They are designing the infrastructure that way.

Also, I don't know all the nuances and idiosyncrasies on the ticketing, charging, etc. process; however, a NJTHA newsletter addressed the entire process. What I found very interesting is that I also received -- under seperate cover -- a very detailed letter from the President of the NJTHA on the very same subject; basically saying that if we wanted tickets the NJTHA would be requesting them and buying them on behalf of us. They were promised very good seats for the membership but had to get their allocation in early.

Anyway, after talking to a few people invovled in the entire process, it sounds to me like there are some things that need to be worked out. I don't know if anything is written in stone other than, unfortunately, many people being dissappointed.

As much as they said it was, I am not so sure what they said was written in stone -- was actually written in stone.

Eric

[onebadbeast]

Oh, To Be In New Jersey....in October...

[trifecta124]

Watch the Breeders Cup on TV. That's your best bet.

[Slewbopper]

Originally Posted by trifecta124

Watch the Breeders Cup on TV. That's your best bet.

After reading what Jacks Dad said, it seems that is what I will do. I am not going to put up with the BC's BS. From what I understand the BC is in charge of things and the tracks have little say in the matter. I know at Belmont in 2005 they had bleachers the entire length of the apron which were 2/3 empty. It meant no access to the apron to watch a race. Youbet is going to get my action. $25 for parking and $50 for entry and not being able to go anywhere or see anything is just plain thievery IMO. Not to mention the 3 hour drive each way.

[jacksdad]

I'm with you Slew. I was looking forward to this event since it was announced. The BC at my home track, thought it would be great. The seat prices are one thing, but if you pay to get in I'd think you should at least have a view of the track. Maybe I'm just nuts..........

[SuffolkGirl]

What a rip off! I ordered general admission tix as I don't sit in my seat, I like to wander from the paddock then back to the track and move around throughout the day. I can't believe they would sell tickets that won't let you into the track. When I ordered them I thought they would be down near section 500 since there weren't any section 500 seats designated for sale on Friday or Saturday.

I thought about just watching it on TV but changed my mind hoping to see some of the best horses in the world race, not get saddled up. I think it is unconscionable to sell a ticket to the track with no view of the track.

Originally Posted by jacksdad

I'm with you Slew. I was looking forward to this event since it was announced. The BC at my home track, thought it would be great. The seat prices are one thing, but if you pay to get in I'd think you should at least have a view of the track. Maybe I'm just nuts..........

[ShadowRoll]

Well, got notice in the mail yesterday that I got (will get) my tickets.

[Bigsmc]

Originally Posted by SuffolkGirl

What a rip off! I ordered general admission tix as I don't sit in my seat, I like to wander from the paddock then back to the track and move around throughout the day. I can't believe they would sell tickets that won't let you into the track. When I ordered them I thought they would be down near section 500 since there weren't any section 500 seats designated for sale on Friday or Saturday.

I thought about just watching it on TV but changed my mind hoping to see some of the best horses in the world race, not get saddled up. I think it is unconscionable to sell a ticket to the track with no view of the track.

It's what happens at these small venues. Virtually all of the apron will be taken up by temporary bleachers. There is no room for GA folks to wander up to the rail. It would be a complete cluster, the GA folks blocking the way of the people trying to get to their seats in the bleachers.