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cj's dad
09-01-2008, 10:06 AM
Visiting in Ok City and going to Remington Park today. Never been there. Any advice?

Zenmaster
09-02-2008, 10:37 AM
Give us a review when you get a chance, I've never been either.

BillW
09-02-2008, 11:22 AM
Visiting in Ok City and going to Remington Park today. Never been there. Any advice?

Have a good trip and watch out for the hurricanes :ThmbUp:

speldedo
09-02-2008, 11:41 AM
Speaking of Remington Park, are they available on any of the ADW's?

saevena
09-02-2008, 11:54 AM
Remington is one of the most spacious, beautiful tracks in America. The food court is outstanding. Enjoy!

Zman179
09-02-2008, 03:08 PM
Remington is one of the most spacious, beautiful tracks in America.

Yes, I guess it would be when there are no fans to get in the way. :D

cj's dad
09-02-2008, 08:45 PM
Yes, I guess it would be when there are no fans to get in the way. :D

I was there on labor day and it is a beautiful track to visit. Good fans, no tix littering the floor, no profanity, reasonable prices, an excellent walking ring, a view from the terrace that rivals Keeneland etc...

Is the racing top rate? no way. But, the day was an enjoyable one and since I was there on a day that was one of their best, I can only offer opinions on that, and it was a very nice experience. If you go, go to the Players Lounge, very nice people and a good simulcast venue.

Plus, I got to spend the day with family which makes it all worthwhile.:)

DerbyTrail
09-04-2008, 08:57 AM
Yes, I guess it would be when there are no fans to get in the way. :D
You've never been there, have you? Otherwise you wouldn't make the above ill-informed crack.

The racing fans in OK (TB and QH) are as passionate as any in the country, and Remington happens to be as nice a modern facility as you'll find anywhere. It has one of the top industry execs in the country at the helm in Scott Wells, and is maybe the only 'racino' in the U.S. that has fully integrated the racing product into the casino floor plan. The OK TB Breeders have a great state-bred program that drives the thoroughbred program too.

A day or evening at Remington is about as pleasant a racing experience as you could have as a fan.

Bruddah
09-04-2008, 09:15 AM
You've never been there, have you? Otherwise you wouldn't make the above ill-informed crack.

The racing fans in OK (TB and QH) are as passionate as any in the country, and Remington happens to be as nice a modern facility as you'll find anywhere. It has one of the top industry execs in the country at the helm in Scott Wells, and is maybe the only 'racino' in the U.S. that has fully integrated the racing product into the casino floor plan. The OK TB Breeders have a great state-bred program that drives the thoroughbred program too.

A day or evening at Remington is about as pleasant a racing experience as you could have as a fan.

Daddy'O and Derby Trail both give about as fair and accurate picture as there is. Remington is a clean, modern racing venue and Racino, with less than Prime Time race cards. The latter is unfortunate considering the strength of management and facilities. :ThmbUp:

cj
09-04-2008, 09:28 AM
There were over 15,000 there for racing on Monday.

Zman179
09-04-2008, 03:48 PM
There were over 15,000 there for racing on Monday.

And the handle there was $180,373...a per capita of $12. Either 13,000 of them were there for the slots or life is really difficult in OKC. I'd believe the former.

The other four days there had the following on-track handles:

Thur 8/28 - $56,389 for 9 races
Fri 8/29 - $78,226 for 9 races
Sat 8/30 - $51,590 for 6 races
Sun 8/31 - $124,094 for 9 races

Remington is another example of slots propping up horse racing. The figures speak for themselves.

cj
09-04-2008, 04:58 PM
And the handle there was $180,373...a per capita of $12. Either 13,000 of them were there for the slots or life is really difficult in OKC. I'd believe the former.

The other four days there had the following on-track handles:

Thur 8/28 - $56,389 for 9 races
Fri 8/29 - $78,226 for 9 races
Sat 8/30 - $51,590 for 6 races
Sun 8/31 - $124,094 for 9 races

Remington is another example of slots propping up horse racing. The figures speak for themselves.

I was there. Most were there for racing. It was the 20th birthday of Remington Park. They may not have bet a lot, but I can assure you the majority of the people were not in the casino.

Shelby
04-16-2009, 10:22 AM
I'm going to Remington tomorrow!

Bettowin
04-16-2009, 10:49 AM
I'm going to Remington tomorrow!


You will pass by about a mile from my house driving down 35:) Quarterhorses are surely a different type of handicapping.

cj's dad
04-16-2009, 10:59 AM
I'm going to Remington tomorrow!

I am sure you will have a very nice time. try to visit the players lounge, it's a nice atmosphere and that level (2nd I think) has good view of the track from above ground level.

Side note - try to visit the memorial to the Maragh Building.

**Warning _ if you go, be prepared for a very moving eperience.

Shelby
04-16-2009, 11:07 AM
You will pass by about a mile from my house driving down 35:) Quarterhorses are surely a different type of handicapping.

My husband and I were discussing that last night. I've never tried to handicap this type of racing before. Sheesh, they are FAST and SHORT. I printed off the pp's from DRF.

Shelby
04-16-2009, 11:11 AM
I am sure you will have a very nice time. try to visit the players lounge, it's a nice atmosphere and that level (2nd I think) has good view of the track from above ground level.

Side note - try to visit the memorial to the Maragh Building.

**Warning _ if you go, be prepared for a very moving eperience.

I did a search for Remington to see if anyone had ever been there, and here you are! I only live a couple of hours from the track. I don't know why we've never gone until now. They are having some good races Saturday. A grade 1--400 yds. stakes race in the 7th. A grade 3--300 yds. stakes race in the 8th and the Remington Park Derby race is the 9th. 400 yds grade 2. OH, and another stakes race in the 10th. 330 yds grade 1. So, it should be interesting. The races are night races.

Bettowin
04-16-2009, 11:30 AM
I get to Remington 4 or 5 times during the thoroughbred meet. Exactly 2 hours from my doorstep going 80MPH:) Bet the Breeder's Cup both days at Remington and it was perfect because live racing started shortly after the last BC race.

Shelby
04-16-2009, 11:44 AM
I get to Remington 4 or 5 times during the thoroughbred meet. Exactly 2 hours from my doorstep going 80MPH:) Bet the Breeder's Cup both days at Remington and it was perfect because live racing started shortly after the last BC race.

How fun! Maybe we'll make it down there for that this year!