AJanks - I agree - the greed of WO is disgusting.
When I started going to the track in the 60s, FL would let us in for free after the 6th race was off. We would gather at the gate and wait with a crowd of regulars. Once in a while, if no was looking, the guard would open up and let us in with 5 minutes to post for the 6th. We had a team of 2-4 kids. Our mission was to get in, and scour the place, - trash cans, floors, seats, for a thrown-away program and Morning Telegraph. We would quickly handicap the race and get our bets in. Usually.
I think that was part of the fun that made me a regular for more than 50 years.
Such a small thing for the track to do, - let a handful of people in for free and let them watch a few races. And we weren't even whales!
Today, FL has free parking and admission every day.
Amazing a big track like WO has to bleed its customers when it has a big casino on the grounds.
