Originally Posted by
unusialsusp5
definitely overhyped and overrated. especially actually going through the drudgery and expense of physically going there to stand in that grassy area behind the grandstand. no room out front and seldom a seat available at any price which is too much. watching it on sun blotched tv screens and standing in line to bet is outdated. paying through the nose for concessions and standing in line to get them tiresome. traffic cops out in the escape routes nasty and mean. i'll give you it is picturesque, historic and bucolic but if you like watching people walking around in circles wondering where to go next or what to do or if they missed seeing something knowing that they are trapped in there for 5 hours i wonder what the attraction is.