Anybody going to the Preakness??

[wiffleball whizz]

I'll be there.......just paid through nose for tix but I've never been to the preakness....

Anybody invading pimlico that week?

[Si2see]

By the way you describe yourself on this forum........ YOU WILL LOVE THE PREAKNESS :lol:

I have seen more wild and crazy things going on in the infield of the preakness than anywhere else in my life combined

[BettinBilly]

I am in pursuit of a ticket as I type. I've got a lead on one for a "reasonable" price, compared to what some will pay. This is a "friend of a friend" whom apparently has it, and I am hoping this is not a goose chase.

I'll keep you posted. I was going to be in Vegas that weekend, but if I can score the ticket, I'll gladly take a drive to Maryland.

[dannyhill]

I'll be there.......just paid through nose for tix but I've never been to the preakness....

Anybody invading pimlico that week?
Did it come with a complimentary nose ring?

[PhantomOnTour]

I will be there...attending the races Thurs Fri and Sat

[Saratoga_Mike]

Whiz - you should have waited until Preakness Day - never buy ahead of the event. You can typically buy at face-value right outside of PIM.

[Clocker]

By the way you describe yourself on this forum........ YOU WILL LOVE THE PREAKNESS :lol:

I have seen more wild and crazy things going on in the infield of the preakness than anywhere else in my life combined

Do they still do the Toilet Run (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIcyFSYhvV4#t=11)?

[TucsonGreyhound]

Whiz - you should have waited until Preakness Day - never buy ahead of the event. You can typically buy at face-value right outside of PIM.

What he said.

Also, the people checking for tickets everywhere are local teenagers hired as "security" for the day who will gladly let you in anywhere for $5-10.

[Si2see]

Do they still do the Toilet Run (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIcyFSYhvV4#t=11)?


Yes but that was kindergarten compared to what I'm talking about :cool:

[wiffleball whizz]

Wow what a clown I am then

Luckily I'm right on the wire so it should be a great time.....more looking forward to Friday then Saturday to be honest


Also looking forward to meeting members on here



P.S

Disregard cj comments on pimlico being a dump as it's not bad at all......dining room as nice as most


Also to those who are there on Thursday I'll ask Thursday when I'm there if I can have a table for us if u guys want to have lunch in the dining room let me know

[PhantomOnTour]

My father had his knee replaced this spring so we will be pretty stationary on Thurs and Fri.
Most likely in the Sports Palace upstairs on Thurs and always an apron seat for Susan Day on Friday.
Saturday we sit about halfway up the stretch with the common folk, and we love it.

[wiffleball whizz]

My father had his knee replaced this spring so we will be pretty stationary on Thurs and Fri.
Most likely in the Sports Palace upstairs on Thurs and always an apron seat for Susan Day on Friday.
Saturday we sit about halfway up the stretch with the common folk, and we love it.


I'll stop up in the sports palace and say hi.....I'll be in the terrace room....they prob gonna give my table away to the out of towners and I'll be hot

Being Curtis on the bay doesn't like the big days maybe I can drag him there Thursday to meet some PA members.......I know he likes that

[wiffleball whizz]

I am in pursuit of a ticket as I type. I've got a lead on one for a "reasonable" price, compared to what some will pay. This is a "friend of a friend" whom apparently has it, and I am hoping this is not a goose chase.

I'll keep you posted. I was going to be in Vegas that weekend, but if I can score the ticket, I'll gladly take a drive to Maryland.


Try tickets in the baltimore area of craigslist or ebay......tons of listings

[cj]

Try tickets in the baltimore area of craigslist or ebay......tons of listings

Hmmm, if you are there, I may try to swing this! I *think* I have a place to stay in Brooklyn.

[Tom]

Pimlico is my favorite track. Love the place.
I drove down for Bid's Preakness in '79, but after Friday, the crowns, traffic, etc, I watched it on TV from Penn National. Spent the afternoon at Hershey's.
Ask me about chocolate, anything...... :D

[wiffleball whizz]

Hmmm, if you are there, I may try to swing this! I *think* I have a place to stay in Brooklyn.


If your there that would be epic......tons of drinking at Fred and Margie's!!!!

[PhantomOnTour]

Hmmm, if you are there, I may try to swing this! I *think* I have a place to stay in Brooklyn.
Don't come on my account :rolleyes:... :D
It would be a pleasure to meet you CJ - met CJD a few years back, along with Just Ralph and OTM Al.

C'mon down Tom!
we can lose some money together

[BettinBilly]

Try tickets in the baltimore area of craigslist or ebay......tons of listings

Thanks Wiff

[OTM Al]

Wish I was going this year. Hoping to get back next year.

[wiffleball whizz]

Seems like the Preakness is well represented by the PA faithful

Cj gotta come or at least come for the fridsy card...I do have the illusive lot 1 parking pass!!!!

[tanner12oz]

I'll be there...apron box first row rail...weve had tix in the family for 30 plus years now...box 44a if anyone is around there

[BettinBilly]

Just checked "Stubhub" and there are about 100 tickets available starting at about $49 each.

Between them and CL Baltimore, I should be good if my "Friend of a Friend" turns out to be a scratch.

[wiffleball whizz]

I'll be there...apron box first row rail...weve had tix in the family for 30 plus years now...box 44a if anyone is around there

apron box k6 for us.......can't wait

Dumb question alert.....

Is there simulcast there either day?

[cj's dad]

If your there that would be epic......tons of drinking at Fred and Margie's!!!!

2 spare bedrooms- just bring a bedroll and towels- all will be good.

[tanner12oz]

apron box k6 for us.......can't wait

Dumb question alert.....

Is there simulcast there either day?


like other races on the tubes? if so then heck yeah.

[wiffleball whizz]

like other races on the tubes? if so then heck yeah.

I only ask cuz way back in day on Haskell day all they had was Monmouth no simulcast that day

I checked out the simulcast sked and they got a full slate but I was thinking maybe that was just laurels sked

Belmont day when funny cide was going for TC all Belmont had was Belmont....



Question: admission is $25 Preakness day does the tickets I have for the seats cover that 25? I'm not happy being stuck a green bird befire I walk in door

[ronsmac]

I'll be there.......just paid through nose for tix but I've never been to the preakness....

Anybody invading pimlico that week?whizz,you're still young enough to go party in the infield. Screw the races , bring some of your boys from Jersey and go drink, listen to music and check out the sights. Oh I forgot,you actually do like to bet, so forget what I just said. Get there as early as possible though,your going to have to park in the hood on someone's lawn or in front of their house, the earlier you get there the closer you will be able to Park near the track.

[davew]

I probably speak for most Xpressbet customers in saying

"Only if I win the $50K Big Bet Sweepstakes."

[wiffleball whizz]

whizz,you're still young enough to go party in the infield. Screw the races , bring some of your boys from Jersey and go drink, listen to music and check out the sights. Oh I forgot,you actually do like to bet, so forget what I just said. Get there as early as possible though,your going to have to park in the hood on someone's lawn or in front of their house, the earlier you get there the closer you will be able to Park near the track.

HAHAHAHAHAHA no the lady I got the tix from on eBay also had a lot 1 parking pass......

Any shot of getting ronsmac to pimlico befire the meet ends??

Got a table everyday in the terrace dining room


I'm getting the shakes already for June 7....that's the end of racing till timonium and zero sign of football in sight.....I'm dreading this like u can't believe

[ronsmac]

HAHAHAHAHAHA no the lady I got the tix from on eBay also had a lot 1 parking pass......

Any shot of getting ronsmac to pimlico befire the meet ends??

Got a table everyday in the terrace dining room


I'm getting the shakes already for June 7....that's the end of racing till timonium and zero sign of football in sight.....I'm dreading this like u can't believeThat parking pass is golden. I forgot you have connections.you know I might get out there one Saturday or Sunday before the meet ends. I'll call you and see if we can coordinate.

[proximity]

maybe i'll go friday if whizz and some others are going to be there?

was thinking of going to a small casino/resort out in western md called rocky gap that invited me out for a couple free nights though..... any marylanders been to this place yet????

[wiffleball whizz]

maybe i'll go friday if whizz and some others are going to be there?

was thinking of going to a small casino/resort out in western md called rocky gap that invited me out for a couple free nights though..... any marylanders been to this place yet????

**** rocky gap.....this is a racing weekend next week!!!!!

1 or 2 tables of 1/2 at the gap

[PhantomOnTour]

The Thurs card at Pimlico is usually lousy - all the best runners on the grounds will be racing on Fri and Sat.
I usually play Belmont that day and only dabble at Pimlico.

Black Eyed Susan day is my favorite. Good racing, moderate crowd, and you can move around the place easily without much restriction.
In other words...you can get right next to the winners circle and the rail.

They have a Preakness handicapping seminar that morning that usually features Andy Beyer and some DRF guys.
Also, a jockey autograph session, if you're into that.

"Can't wait!!"
-Bart Scott

[wiffleball whizz]

Any word yet if cj is coming down?

I may just sit home this weekend and not gamblr so I'm flush for next week.....by sitting home that not going to pim Thursday....

I can honestly say I've never looked forward to a sporting event/gambling trip more then next week

[precocity]

Any word yet if cj is coming down?

I may just sit home this weekend and not gamblr so I'm flush for next week.....by sitting home that not going to pim Thursday....

I can honestly say I've never looked forward to a sporting event/gambling trip more then next week

:5: CC WONDER WHAT YOU ARE PICKING ON THE PREAKNESS? YOUNG BUCK!

[wiffleball whizz]

:5: CC WONDER WHAT YOU ARE PICKING ON THE PREAKNESS? YOUNG BUCK!

Here is what I'm doing....I got my mind made up already

I had 40 win 250 show on CC in derby

The 140 I cashed for on win bet is going on CC to win...

The 525 I got back on CC to place is going back to plave on him

He wil pay 3.40 and 2.80

Then I'll parlay it all to place on him in Belmont....he would be 1/5 but will pay 3.00 to place like smarty jones did...he paid 3.10 or 3.30

[BettinBilly]

I probably speak for most Xpressbet customers in saying

"Only if I win the $50K Big Bet Sweepstakes."

Good Luck!

I've got about 100 entries so far, as I also play via TVG and TwinSpires and that leans my XpressBet play out.

However, I'm also playing the Powerball Lottery, so I'm doubling my odds of winning some money, right? :D:ThmbUp:

[cj's dad]

HAHAHAHAHAHA no the lady I got the tix from on eBay also had a lot 1 parking pass......

Any shot of getting ronsmac to pimlico befire the meet ends??

Got a table everyday in the terrace dining room


I'm getting the shakes already for June 7....that's the end of racing till timonium and zero sign of football in sight.....I'm dreading this like u can't believe

It will take you 1+ hours to get off of any parking lot that day. Call me and I will give you the heads up in getting out in a reasonable time/.

[proximity]

**** rocky gap.....this is a racing weekend next week!!!!!

1 or 2 tables of 1/2 at the gap

well, I only have one butt.

and be careful with those parlays. I can't believe you're still not having nightmares about uc vs csu. :eek:

I've been there for black eyed susan day before and it is exactly as phantom on tour described. beyer and a couple drf guys had a nice discussion of the upcoming card!! :cool:

[luvalab]

I'll be there for both Friday and Saturday. It's one of a my favorite weekends of the year. As stated above, Friday is the best day. There's nothing like being able to stand at the rail with your tickets as they come down the lane!

I once said that last sentence to my wife, to which she quickly replied, "There is nothing like taking a bunch clothes to the register with coupons in hand!"

[tanner12oz]

HAHAHAHAHAHA no the lady I got the tix from on eBay also had a lot 1 parking pass......

Any shot of getting ronsmac to pimlico befire the meet ends??

Got a table everyday in the terrace dining room


I'm getting the shakes already for June 7....that's the end of racing till timonium and zero sign of football in sight.....I'm dreading this like u can't believe

I prefer the light rail shuttle over the parking pass...hop on the light rail at Timonium, park for free, 3.50 I think all day pass, light rail to coldspring then bus to pimlico the timing is probably similar..maybe a hair faster with the shuttle but driving is a huge nightmare at pimlico.
total cluster leaving...if I were you I would dump the pass on eBay ..pocket 50 bucks and take the shuttle