2014 admission hikes for Belmont, Saratoga: GA $5, Clubhouse $8

[Cannon Shell]

The bigger issue is what kind of increase are they asking for the signal though I guarantee that the increase in admission prices will likely get a lot of negative press upstate.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The bigger issue is what kind of increase are they asking for the signal though I guarantee that the increase in admission prices will likely get a lot of negative press upstate.

http://saratogiansports.blogspot.com...prices-at.html

[parsixfarms]

With all the pressure that NYRA seems to be under from the state to make racing operations at least a break even proposition, it is looking for "revenue" anywhere it can find it. Unfortunately, seeing how NYRA makes more money from an on-track dollar wagered than an off-track dollar wagered, anything that discourages patrons from wagering on track is counter-productive.

[golfer]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

With all the pressure that NYRA seems to be under from the state to make racing operations at least a break even proposition, it is looking for "revenue" anywhere it can find it. Unfortunately, seeing how NYRA makes more money from an on-track dollar wagered than an off-track dollar wagered, anything that discourages patrons from wagering on track is counter-productive.

I agree. While in the long run, paying the extra $2 might end up being negligible,
it definitely creates a negative perception, that of NYRA trying to bilk their already regular customers for more $ without offering anything extra in return. And I agree with the statement that the extra $2 would be spent anyway in some form, be it wagering or food/drink.

Finally, many people don't simply go to Saratoga for one day, they vacation there for a week, or even a month. So that extra admission money does add up.