Derby Tickets

[dean smith]

I just got a ticket order form from Twin Spires for the Oaks and the Derby. It looks like I've got two tickets for each in Section 125 (bleachers along the stretch, before the wire). It will be a thrill of a lifetime if I can make it. Unfortunately, my wife is due to give birth in late April.

In the event I cannot make it, how movable are these tickets, what do you think would be the best way to move them (possibly last minute), and what would they go for?

[Scav]

Originally Posted by dean smith

I just got a ticket order form from Twin Spires for the Oaks and the Derby. It looks like I've got two tickets for each in Section 125 (bleachers along the stretch, before the wire). It will be a thrill of a lifetime if I can make it. Unfortunately, my wife is due to give birth in late April.

In the event I cannot make it, how movable are these tickets, what do you think would be the best way to move them (possibly last minute), and what would they go for?

They are moveable....

I got an order form today also. Section 124 1st row both days. Not sure if I am going or not but better seats then last year, if it doesn't rain out.....

[justindew]

Originally Posted by dean smith

I just got a ticket order form from Twin Spires for the Oaks and the Derby. It looks like I've got two tickets for each in Section 125 (bleachers along the stretch, before the wire). It will be a thrill of a lifetime if I can make it. Unfortunately, my wife is due to give birth in late April.

In the event I cannot make it, how movable are these tickets, what do you think would be the best way to move them (possibly last minute), and what would they go for?

Well before the wire.

Very movable.

That depends on whether or not you are trying to make a profit. People are always buying, and they post ads in the paper all month.

Depends on the market. Prices are all over from one year to the next. Sometimes 3rd floor clubhouse tickets go for UNDER FACE VALUE.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by dean smith

I just got a ticket order form from Twin Spires for the Oaks and the Derby. It looks like I've got two tickets for each in Section 125 (bleachers along the stretch, before the wire). It will be a thrill of a lifetime if I can make it. Unfortunately, my wife is due to give birth in late April.

In the event I cannot make it, how movable are these tickets, what do you think would be the best way to move them (possibly last minute), and what would they go for?

If you know that week, I'll take them if I haven't found tickets elsewhere.

[engbloomj]

Derby Trailers
For my 40th birthday, my wife is treating me to my first ever Kentucky Derby. So, I am checking out the tickets. But, I have never been to Churchill Downs. I have found section 124 row A rails seats and 124 row P seats for a price I am willing to pay (450). But, I don't know which is better. Is the rail good or bad? Is it hard to see? Row P is the first eleveated bleacher row (according to web-site). Is this better? Any suggestions would be grately appreciated.

Better seats for same or less available?

John

[Scav]

Originally Posted by engbloomj

Derby Trailers
For my 40th birthday, my wife is treating me to my first ever Kentucky Derby. So, I am checking out the tickets. But, I have never been to Churchill Downs. I have found section 124 row A rails seats and 124 row P seats for a price I am willing to pay (450). But, I don't know which is better. Is the rail good or bad? Is it hard to see? Row P is the first eleveated bleacher row (according to web-site). Is this better? Any suggestions would be grately appreciated.

Better seats for same or less available?

John

$450 per seat?

Those are good seats, right at the 1/8 pole. We are in both section 124 and 125 I think. And you will get to be in the range of the crew I am rolling down with. Couple DTers and Chicago guys.

[engbloomj]

Originally Posted by Scav

$450 per seat?

Those are good seats, right at the 1/8 pole. We are in both section 124 and 125 I think. And you will get to be in the range of the crew I am rolling down with. Couple DTers and Chicago guys.

Scav, Yes. 450 per. Which row is better A (on the rail) or P up a little bit?

[Scav]

Originally Posted by engbloomj

Scav, Yes. 450 per. Which row is better A (on the rail) or P up a little bit?

Bigs, if I am going to get $500 a seat, we aren't going to the Derby JK

95% of the race you will be watching on a big screen, either behind you or in front of you, unfortunetly, you don't go to the derby to see the race.

The one thing about these seats is that there is NO COVER for them, so if it rains, it will be ponchos for everyone

[tiznowthegreat]

I just paid the same price for section 120 row f, so I think if you keep looking you might be able to get a little better or 124-125 for cheaper.

[mbahadur]

Originally Posted by engbloomj

Derby Trailers
For my 40th birthday, my wife is treating me to my first ever Kentucky Derby. So, I am checking out the tickets. But, I have never been to Churchill Downs. I have found section 124 row A rails seats and 124 row P seats for a price I am willing to pay (450). But, I don't know which is better. Is the rail good or bad? Is it hard to see? Row P is the first eleveated bleacher row (according to web-site). Is this better? Any suggestions would be grately appreciated.

Better seats for same or less available?

John

I agree with others that $450 per seat for Section 124 is too high. My prediction is that a few weeks before the Derby on e-Bay, similar seats will go for about $300 each.

[10 pnt move up]

In todays economy I think under face value might be a very realistic deal, stock market might be at 5000 by then.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

In todays economy I think under face value might be a very realistic deal, stock market might be at 5000 by then.

[jwkniska]

Here's a deal if you've got a Visa Signature card.

3rd floor grandstand ticket for both oaks day and derby day

$325 plus S/H

can find it at www.visa.com/signature

[engbloomj]

Have you sold your tickets? If not, how much are you asking? What row are they in? I am definately going. I am just trying to find tickets for a fair price.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by engbloomj

Have you sold your tickets? If not, how much are you asking? What row are they in? I am definately going. I am just trying to find tickets for a fair price.

Yes,unfortunelty the 8 I have are spoken for.

I would wait until they start coming up on EBay, you will find a better price then that

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Scav

Yes,unfortunelty the 8 I have are spoken for.

I would wait until they start coming up on EBay, you will find a better price then that

I was just looking on e-bay and the prices are pretty crazy...not that reasonably priced Derby tickets actually exist.

$31K can get you a table in Millionaires Row though.

[ddthetide]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I was just looking on e-bay and the prices are pretty crazy...not that reasonably priced Derby tickets actually exist.

$31K can get you a table in Millionaires Row though.

i bet you wrote the check and mailed it right away?

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by ddthetide

i bet you wrote the check and mailed it right away?

Actually in my strange way of thinking, I think that's a better deal than paying $1,000 for outdoor seats where you could get rained on (and ruin your Derby hat!!!). If you split it 8 ways, the price doesn't look so bad if you want to play highroller for a day. Not that I know 8 people looking to drop $4K Derby weekend.