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Old 07-24-2007, 09:18 AM
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Where do you prefer to be for a day at the races?

Reserved seat in the Grandstand or Clubhouse

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Old 07-24-2007, 09:21 AM
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I enjoy the clubhouse, and I love being on the turn at the top of the stretch pinic area. Those are my two favorite places. However, out back with a big group of people is fun too.
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:29 AM
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I'm a bar fly and a rail bird.

I like to be as close to the horses as I can get. I don't need a clubhouse seat.
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:43 AM
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I like to be as close to the horses as I can get. I don't need a clubhouse seat.
same here.. i like to be outside at the top of the stretch or several yards down from the top of the stretch where I can see the horse and the moves they are making.. can always watch replays later.

I have come up with more winners watching from that vantage point than any other method of handicapping
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:46 AM
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same here.. i like to be outside at the top of the stretch or several yards down from the top of the stretch where I can see the horse and the moves they are making.. can always watch replays later.

I have come up with more winners watching from that vantage point than any other method of handicapping
Ditto.
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:46 AM
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Paddock...then to clubhouse to watch the races. Between races a quick pit stop at Byks for some refueling on BBQ and Diet Cokes!

When the PA guys are there...spend time in Festival Tent they reserve and always spend one day watching and betting from the backstretch 6 F start area with SUV and food/drinks.
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Old 07-24-2007, 11:06 AM
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Old 07-24-2007, 11:09 AM
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Backyard Party...I've had horrible luck at the Top O'the Stretch...even though it is a great vantage point.

Backyard...near the path to watch to horsies go by...visit Phonsey for a Vodka /Tonic at the JD...hit the rail for a race...hit some BBQ...back to the beer in the backyard...repeat as often as necessary...finish the day at Filiberto's!!!
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Old 07-24-2007, 11:13 AM
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Backyard Party...I've had horrible luck at the Top O'the Stretch...even though it is a great vantage point.

Backyard...near the path to watch to horsies go by...visit Phonsey for a Vodka /Tonic at the JD...hit the rail for a race...hit some BBQ...back to the beer in the backyard...repeat as often as necessary...finish the day at Filiberto's!!!
Anywhere "on track" .....the farther away from Yakk & "Mr.Pletcher" Kramer, the better!
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Old 07-24-2007, 08:51 PM
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Backyard Party...I've had horrible luck at the Top O'the Stretch...even though it is a great vantage point.

Backyard...near the path to watch to horsies go by...visit Phonsey for a Vodka /Tonic at the JD...hit the rail for a race...hit some BBQ...back to the beer in the backyard...repeat as often as necessary...finish the day at Filiberto's!!!
That sounds right!! Looking forward to Tomorrow! Good Luck!
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Old 07-24-2007, 08:10 PM
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I'm a bar fly and a rail bird.

I like to be as close to the horses as I can get. I don't need a clubhouse seat.

...did someone say bar fly?
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This is gonna be a "fun" first weekend!
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