Breeders Cup-Santa Anita Question

[elhelmete]

Originally Posted by RunForTheRoses

Thanks, I'm looking forward to going. I'll probably stay until Tuesday for a mini vacation although maybe not in that area (it does look beautiful but may want to be closer to the ocean).

If you're able, attend the Thursday 'Clockers Corner' breakfast.

[biggestal99]

Originally Posted by elhelmete

All Gold Line stops will require something to get you to the track. IIRC, there will be shuttles from the closest stop to SA. .

Or you could just hoof it, if you are in reasonable shape, it about a mile.

Weather prolly will be 90' so make sure you hydrate.

My former hotel was 2 blocks away, always hoofed it.

Allan

[elhelmete]

Originally Posted by biggestal99

Or you could just hoof it, if you are in reasonable shape, it about a mile.

Weather prolly will be 90' so make sure you hydrate.

My former hotel was 2 blocks away, always hoofed it.

Allan

You definitely could. The walk from Arcadia station isn't bad at all, plus if you're into cigars as many horseplayers are, you walk right by a good joint to pop into for a quick pre- or post-race smoke.

[goatchaser]

The Derby was once owned by Hall of Fame Jockey George Woolf. They still have a lot of his memorabilia on the walls and in glass cases. Haven't been there in a few years but they always had a nice Steak. It's old school ...dark...small bar..But I enjoyed it. Less than 5 minutes from the track.

[anotherCAfan]

It's a bit of a walk from the Arcadia Gold Line station to Santa Anita -- it's not a long walk, but rather, a walk in the (potentially) hot sun.

Parking has been tricky for the Gold Line; for example, the garages in Irwindale and Azusa are often quite full. Perhaps you could Uber from your hotel to the Gold Line (or to Santa Anita if close enough).


I've never been to The Derby, but I heard it is good. I've been to Matt Denny's a long time ago.

[garyscpa]

Got out of the parking lot in 3 minutes after the Classic in 2014. Traffic is not a problem on Saturday.

[elhelmete]

Originally Posted by garyscpa

Got out of the parking lot in 3 minutes after the Classic in 2014. Traffic is not a problem on Saturday.

I got out quickly in 2009 (after the very last race) but it took an hour in 2012.