Del Mar gets ready for a Breeder's Cup

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by geeker2

Del Mar kicks off $5 million turf course expansion

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/...ing-expansion/

I'm curious how they plan on expanding a facility that currently is bursting at the seams (in every respect) at 40k?

[geeker2]

Originally Posted by Kasept

I'm curious how they plan on expanding a facility that currently is bursting at the seams (in every respect) at 40k?

Plenty of room in the infield for bleacher seating

Hard to believe they have any room to make the turf course wider though.

[Alabama Stakes]

Colonial Downs has the turf couses, and good weather. Still think Saratoga would be awesome. Hosses have been dealing with winter since they came here.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

Colonial Downs has the turf couses, and good weather. Still think Saratoga would be awesome. Hosses have been dealing with winter since they came here.

Other than the turf courses, the place is a total dump and is the worst managed track I have ever seen.

[Alabama Stakes]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

Other than the turf courses, the place is a total dump and is the worst managed track I have ever seen.

so much for going there next year on vacation

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

so much for going there next year on vacation

Just don't expect much and bring your own drinks and plan to bet using your phone. It would be my last choice of track in the mid-atlantic region, but they do draw some decent fields for their two big days.

[pweizer]

Originally Posted by Kasept

I'm curious how they plan on expanding a facility that currently is bursting at the seams (in every respect) at 40k?

Did Santa Anita draw more than 40k last year? It sure didn't feel like it being there.

Good or bad, Del Mar is a lock to get the BC in 2015 in my opinion.

Paul

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by pweizer

Did Santa Anita draw more than 40k last year? It sure didn't feel like it being there.

Good or bad, Del Mar is a lock to get the BC in 2015 in my opinion.

Paul

55k Saturday at SA last year.. Having it at DMR is fine. I'm just curious where they're going to put even 50k comfortably.

[pweizer]

Originally Posted by Kasept

55k Saturday at SA last year.. Having it at DMR is fine. I'm just curious where they're going to put even 50k comfortably.

Thanks. Sometimes I forget just how huge Santa Anita is. A big crowd seemed small in that place.

Paul

[alysheba4]

Originally Posted by pweizer

Thanks. Sometimes I forget just how huge Santa Anita is. A big crowd seemed small in that place.

Paul

have been at santa anita for a big cap and i think they had 70k, was at belmont in 2004 and they had close to 125k. santa anita seemed way more packed.

[alysheba4]

agree with kasept, del mar looks slightly bigger than a bull ring when you are up high and get the overall view of the place. sadly, the best track for the cup in so. cal was hollywood.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Kasept

55k Saturday at SA last year.. Having it at DMR is fine. I'm just curious where they're going to put even 50k comfortably.

It's a big ocean

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by Kasept

I'm curious how they plan on expanding a facility that currently is bursting at the seams (in every respect) at 40k?

if they take the same approach to ticketing for the bc as they do opening day, you just keep cramming bodies in and hope the seams hold.

http://www.dmtc.com/season/tickets/faq.php

I want to come to Opening Day, what do I need to order?

To enter the facility, all you need is an Opening Day Admission Ticket. You may order these in advance or purchase Admission as you walk through the gate. We never “sell out” of Admissions. If you would like a Reserved Seat, you may order them through the Online Ticket Office beginning May 11th. The Clubhouse admission price for Opening Day is $20.00 and the Stretch Run is $10.00. Discount Admission books are not valid on Opening Day. If you are purchasing Reserved Seating for Opening Day be sure to also purchase Opening Day Stretch Run or Opening Day Clubhouse Admission.

Why are Admissions and Reserved Seats a separate charge?

Not everyone who comes to the racetrack wants a Reserved Seat. Some prefer to spend their time in the paddock, infield, or one of the many sports pubs. Children 17 and under do not require an Admission Ticket but will require a seat if you are purchasing Reserved Seating or Dining Tables.