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09-08-2010, 03:45 PM
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Oh, Gee, Who'da Thunk It? BC Tix Sales Well Ahead of Last Year
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09-08-2010, 03:48 PM
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velocitician
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I remember the first two years that tickets were both affordable and plentiful. Who wants to go to a day at the races when you cannot get to a window or even walk around much?
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09-08-2010, 04:02 PM
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@TimeformUSfigs
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Originally Posted by 46zilzal
I remember the first two years that tickets were both affordable and plentiful. Who wants to go to a day at the races when you cannot get to a window or even walk around much?
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Isn't the point of the article that tickets sales are GOOD?
I'm sure the surface has a lot to do with the increase, as well as a better location for the majority of racing fans.
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09-08-2010, 04:22 PM
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Location: Cincinnati,Ohio
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Hey some of us like bustle as opposed to playing the Wizard Of Oz at home!!!
7 mil as opposed to under 4 mil last year?That is good news CJ.Some have a hard time joining that bandwagon!!"Good" is very tough to handle!!
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09-08-2010, 04:31 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Didn't you have to buy the two day package at SA the last couple years? I see single day seats available at CD.
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09-08-2010, 04:33 PM
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PA Steward
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Del Boca Vista
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This is excellent news, and hopefully will help them kill the silly notion of making SoCal a permanent home for this event.
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09-08-2010, 06:02 PM
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A couple of Monmouth type storms and Its back to clement California.
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09-08-2010, 06:10 PM
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Location: Wyoming, near Yellowstone Park...born/raised in Brooklyn,NY
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 Excellent!!! I hope the ticket sales break all records...I hope more folks show up than ever before...and as Pace said, maybe the ridiculous idea of a permanent host site will fly out the window!
I'm with Cincy...the more the merrier...too many people  and Monmouth like storms  ?...bah-humbug 
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Last edited by joanied; 09-08-2010 at 06:11 PM.
Reason: typo
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09-08-2010, 06:28 PM
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PA Steward
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Originally Posted by redshift1
A couple of Monmouth type storms and Its back to clement California.
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Nothing wrong with an off track. I don't see many people clamoring for Personal Ensign's career finale to be erased from our memories...happened on an off track in case you forgot...
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09-08-2010, 06:32 PM
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Location: serving in Afghanistan.
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It's Churchill, people with little intrest in Kentucky and better than most states moderate fans.
It should be a good meet, it's like seeing a baseball game in St. Louis, good fans that truly respect the sport.
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09-08-2010, 06:38 PM
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Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: TAMPA
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Generally, I'm not a big crowd person, but I make an exception for racing. I have seats for both days at the rail, on the finish line for the BC. I'll make most of my bets from my hotel room before I head to the track. I'll be more worried about getting a cold one than getting a bet in 
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09-08-2010, 06:53 PM
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The two days I spent at BC2009 were the best days I ever spent at a sporting event.
Crossing my fingers for good weather for those attending (people, that is) at Churchill. I hope they pack the place to the rafters.
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09-08-2010, 07:23 PM
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Location: On The Bay
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Originally Posted by elhelmete
The two days I spent at BC2009 were the best days I ever spent at a sporting event.
Crossing my fingers for good weather for those attending (people, that is) at Churchill. I hope they pack the place to the rafters.
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They will because racing folks are glad to return to dirt racing, and it is a memorial to the sport.
Having said that, Ch. Downs is a dump like Pimlico. Going there is a one or two time yearly experience. Here's hoping that the BC packs 'em in and has a huge handle.
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09-08-2010, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cj's dad
Having said that, Ch. Downs is a dump like Pimlico. Going there is a one or two time yearly experience. Here's hoping that the BC packs 'em in and has a huge handle.
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I'm not sure I'd go that far - sure, it's no Keeneland, but it's not quite "take my money and not my life" Pimlico-esque.
At very least they know how to do major events, and the upcoming BC promises to fit that bill. And as long as traffic steers clear of downtown, I'll be happy.
If anyone's coming in town, I have plenty of dining options to offer, and I look forward to cocktails... 
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09-08-2010, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BluegrassProf
I'm not sure I'd go that far - sure, it's no Keeneland, but it's not quite "take my money and not my life" Pimlico-esque.
At very least they know how to do major events, and the upcoming BC promises to fit that bill. And as long as traffic steers clear of downtown, I'll be happy.
If anyone's coming in town, I have plenty of dining options to offer, and I look forward to cocktails... |
Gotta say, all else aside, Santa Anita did a terrific job managing the physical event. Everyone was in a good mood. No lines where I bet. No drunken debauchery (we at least not until after the races).
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