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07-01-2017, 10:55 AM
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Lone Star Park rip-off
Monday and Tues. it will cost $20 to park at Lone Star. Also, if you want a seat you have to buy the whole box of 4 for another $68. Throw in a form and a drink and you're down a hundred bucks before you even sit down. I guess since they have outlawed playing the races from home in Texas they can charge what they want.
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07-01-2017, 02:55 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Austin, Tx
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RainMan
Monday and Tues. it will cost $20 to park at Lone Star. Also, if you want a seat you have to buy the whole box of 4 for another $68. Throw in a form and a drink and you're down a hundred bucks before you even sit down. I guess since they have outlawed playing the races from home in Texas they can charge what they want.
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I'm sure this move is bringing them in droves.
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07-01-2017, 04:14 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Track Phantom
I'm sure this move is bringing them in droves. ...
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That picture may very well provide the reason for the increase.
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07-01-2017, 06:02 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Austin, Tx
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Originally Posted by whodoyoulike
That picture may very well provide the reason for the increase.
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It makes you wonder if they have ever cracked a book on business.
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07-01-2017, 08:07 PM
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Just another Facist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Now in Houston
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In the heat I don't know why you would sit outside
They have the nicest simul in the country and good food with great service. The 20 bucks to park is steep but there are other places in Dallas that charge the same......Cowboys stadium for one
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07-01-2017, 08:18 PM
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Buckle Up
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 10,614
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Originally Posted by JustRalph
The 20 bucks to park is steep but there are other places in Dallas that charge the same......Cowboys stadium for one
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We're not talking Saratoga nor Del Mar here, it's Lone Star for crying out loud....$20 to park??...Frickin' joke, get it fixed.. 
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07-01-2017, 08:24 PM
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The Voice of Reason!
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Canandaigua, New york
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The $ 3 at Toga pissed me off!
Finger Lakes is FREE parking and admission. 
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07-01-2017, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Track Phantom
It makes you wonder if they have ever cracked a book on business.
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Yeah, I know.
For two people, I'd let them in for free and give them a free bag of salty popcorn. And, overcharge them on their drinks.
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07-01-2017, 09:49 PM
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Out-of-town Jasper
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whodoyoulike
Yeah, I know.
For two people, I'd let them in for free and give them a free bag of salty popcorn. And, overcharge them on their drinks.
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At Canterbury on Mon., Tues., Wed. you get a free soda or coffee with the purchase of a Racing Form. Does that qualify as overcharging for the drinks?
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07-02-2017, 12:37 AM
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Just another Facist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Now in Houston
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Originally Posted by ReplayRandall
We're not talking Saratoga nor Del Mar here, it's Lone Star for crying out loud....$20 to park??...Frickin' joke, get it fixed.. |
They only charge what the market will allow....apparently it allows 20 bucks 
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07-02-2017, 12:55 AM
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Buckle Up
Join Date: Apr 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JustRalph
They only charge what the market will allow....apparently it allows 20 bucks |
No wonder you moved from Dallas to Houston....Saved at least $20 for starters..
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07-02-2017, 01:05 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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its not a rip off if you stay away.
If enough do so, Lone Star management will get it.
Or not.
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07-02-2017, 06:08 AM
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I'm trying to remember what the Breeders Cup charged to park. I think it was less than 20 bucks.
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07-02-2017, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Track Phantom
I'm sure this move is bringing them in droves.
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That photo is not of Lone Star.
Since it's opening, Lone Star has had a big July 4 program with fireworks after the races. Those prices are too high, but LS has always gotten a tremendous on-track crowd.
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07-02-2017, 09:43 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Jersey Shore
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NTamm1215
That photo is not of Lone Star.
Since it's opening, Lone Star has had a big July 4 program with fireworks after the races. Those prices are too high, but LS has always gotten a tremendous on-track crowd.
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Yeah it helps to have the complete story. I guess the fireworks is a big deal. Last year they pulled 26,000 people over July 3 (12,500) and 4 (13,700) when presumably they had the July 4 celebrations, and 5,500 on July 2 when presumably they didn't. Also, you can prepay and get $10 parking if you buy before July 2. The 5500 bet $182k on track ($35 per). The 12,500 bet $366k ($30) and the 13,700 bet $264k ($20!).
Saying all that, it does suck that you can't play from home. There's no way I would go to the track on those days, and you don't have any options. How far is it to Manor Downs!
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