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

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by freddymo

It's a really bad comparison.. How much does it cost to go to a casino, and what are the costs of food and beverage in a casino is a much fairer comparison.

12/17 on the Inner in Ozone Park is hardly the mecca. How many days a year could Far Hills be successful without para mutual wagering... 4?

It really isnt a bad comparison. There is no perfect match but lets not act like you waltz into the Borgata with $200 and they start comping you rooms and dinner at the 5 start restaurants.

The post was to simply put into context how insanely expensive sporting events are.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I didn't want to get accused of being mean to poor Greg.

rather you just be mean than see you stooping to that level, now I have to take some of the blame for your lapse in judgement.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

It really isnt a bad comparison. There is no perfect match but lets not act like you waltz into the Borgata with $200 and they start comping you rooms and dinner at the 5 start restaurants.

The post was to simply put into context how insanely expensive sporting events are.

When you put a million through the horse races what are your comps?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

When you put a million through the horse races what are your comps?

Let's not pretend that high dollar players in horseracing arent getting something back.

[10 pnt move up]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Let's not pretend that high dollar players in horseracing arent getting something back.

What constitutes a high roller?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

What constitutes a high roller?

Freddy Mo and up

[jms62]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Freddy Mo and up

Should we need to have to know the secret handshake to get comps or have to Risk going offshore and having the feds freeze our money? 25 Cent Slot players get rooms in AC.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by jms62

Should we need to have to know the secret handshake to get comps or have to Risk going offshore and having the feds freeze our money? 25 Cent Slot players get rooms in AC.

AC is so empty homeless people are getting comps for panhandling excellence

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

AC is so empty homeless people are getting comps for panhandling excellence

That's not a big exaggeration.

[dellinger63]

Just got an email from Churchill about some new seating area, a furlong away from the finish line, that is available for the Oaks/Derby at $798/ticket plus a $5/seat and a $25 handling fee. Of course that comes with food and drink. A 'virtual' steal if you're Churchill Downs.

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

Just got an email from Churchill about some new seating area, a furlong away from the finish line, that is available for the Oaks/Derby at $798/ticket plus a $5/seat and a $25 handling fee. Of course that comes with food and drink. A 'virtual' steal if you're Churchill Downs.

I think it is a very fair price considering the event

[ghartman02]

Back in the day, the first turn was called the turf terrace. It was general admission, and a great place to watch the race. I think they also have Section 228. I think this is a new area they've designed, it's the mezzanine or 2nd floor of the clubhouse. Bang for the buck, not a bad deal. I've sat just about everywhere at CD. Honestly, there's not many "good" seats. Most are a limited view, etc.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by dellinger63

Just got an email from Churchill about some new seating area, a furlong away from the finish line, that is available for the Oaks/Derby at $798/ticket plus a $5/seat and a $25 handling fee. Of course that comes with food and drink. A 'virtual' steal if you're Churchill Downs.

A lot of those Oaks day tickets will find their way to ebay or craigslist at decent prices.

[dellinger63]

Originally Posted by ghartman02

Back in the day, the first turn was called the turf terrace. It was general admission, and a great place to watch the race. I think they also have Section 228. I think this is a new area they've designed, it's the mezzanine or 2nd floor of the clubhouse. Bang for the buck, not a bad deal. I've sat just about everywhere at CD. Honestly, there's not many "good" seats. Most are a limited view, etc.

These looked to be at the top of the stretch. The same view I get from the OTB parking lot at Arlington.