Thinking about riding up for a couple days from DC. Maybe the 2nd week. Went for the first time two years ago. Beautiful surrounding area with good Restaurant and Bar scene. Absolutely worth it if you've never been. Anyone have something on the books yet?
Saratoga Opening Day 1 Week away- Anyone making a trip?
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topgame85SBR Posting Legend
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#1Saratoga Opening Day 1 Week away- Anyone making a trip?Tags: None -
Easy-Rider 66BARRELED IN @ SBR!
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#2Used to live up North but was not a regular Player back in those days. So never been to the SPA. Now live down South so have been to Keeneland. Nice track you ever get there Gamer?Comment -
topgame85SBR Posting Legend
- 03-30-08
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#3
Tracks I've hit so far-
Live- When running-
Saratoga
Belmont
Laurel
Pimlico
Churchill
Charles Town
Rosecroft (H)
Dark- No on-site racing
Bangor (H)
DelMar
Keenland
Batavia (H)Comment -
MackballsSBR Hall of Famer
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#4Will be there 7/23 and 7/24Comment -
Easy-Rider 66BARRELED IN @ SBR!
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#5I visited Keenland a day they weren't racing. We stayed in Lexington the day before the Derby the year I went. Drove the 90 or so mi. into Louisville at the crack of dawn the morning of. Swung by Keenland and visited the Kentucky Horse Park while we were in Lexington. Got to meet one of my favorites ever- Funnycide, who is retired there. Love KY, need to get back out there soon as well.
Tracks I've hit so far-
Live- When running-
Saratoga
Belmont
Laurel
Pimlico
Churchill
Charles Town
Rosecroft (H)
Dark- No on-site racing
Bangor (H)
DelMar
Keenland
Batavia (H)Comment -
Easy-Rider 66BARRELED IN @ SBR!
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#6Hey Gamer: If you do go to SAR make a vid up there. just a suggestion. thx.Comment -
topgame85SBR Posting Legend
- 03-30-08
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#7
Now that they are back in action, it'd be nice to get there for the VA Derby.Comment -
Easy-Rider 66BARRELED IN @ SBR!
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#8Will get some videos out there. I knew I had to be forgetting something- Colonial. I did get there for a live Harness Day back before the shutdown several years back. The lottery had a branded "Colonial Downs" $2 scratch off game where losing tickets could be entered for points and you could buy prizes if you accumulated enough. I bought a silly amount of those things. Probably had $1,000+ in losing tickets that I entered into the website. What a pain. All said and done it bought me two free admissions at the track, two hotdogs, two cokes, and a $2 win ticket on every horse in every race. Think I got back just shy of $100 from the tickets. Probably lost a couple hundred on simulcast in between races though
Now that they are back in action, it'd be nice to get there for the VA Derby.Comment -
topgame85SBR Posting Legend
- 03-30-08
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#9Nice! Our paths may cross. That was the weekend I was most seriously considering. Did you book a hotel or AirBnB? I stayed about 30 minutes out of town on some small lake last time, which was nice, but rather be closer in this time as the Uber scene was sporadic. Assume it is much worse now.Comment -
INVEGA MANSBR Hall of Famer
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#10I will be at Del Mar where i know it wont rain!!Comment -
USCPHILLYGUYSBR Posting Legend
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#11Gamer pick me up in jerseyComment -
topgame85SBR Posting Legend
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jjgoldSBR Aristocracy
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#14Gamer pick me up in Allentown right off 22Comment -
GzaTheGeniusSBR MVP
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#15Will be there sometime this summer
Havent booked anything yet, will be during the week though not on the weekend due to workComment -
SamsNCharge99SBR Aristocracy
- 10-22-08
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#16ill be there 7/25
i live 30 minutes away, will go there 2-3xComment -
topgame85SBR Posting Legend
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ConleyPicksSBR MVP
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#19Lucky guy!
Have never made the trek down there since I live in Canada but it's not that bad of a drive for the other Canadians I have talked to that have been down there for live racing
Someday I want to group with a couple of my friends either from SBR or PaceAdvantage or just anyone that would plan a trip all together to enjoy Saratoga!
I will definitely be watching every single day with doing my selections and analysis for stakes daysComment -
topgame85SBR Posting Legend
- 03-30-08
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#20Comment -
topgame85SBR Posting Legend
- 03-30-08
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#21Lucky guy!
Have never made the trek down there since I live in Canada but it's not that bad of a drive for the other Canadians I have talked to that have been down there for live racing
Someday I want to group with a couple of my friends either from SBR or PaceAdvantage or just anyone that would plan a trip all together to enjoy Saratoga!
I will definitely be watching every single day with doing my selections and analysis for stakes daysComment -
ReloadSBR Posting Legend
- 03-23-08
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#22I usually go on Labor Day weekend almost every year. It's a great time then if the weather works out OK.
The last time a couple of years back, I stayed at Rivers Casino in Schenectady and they had a shuttle back and forth. All works out great.Comment -
topgame85SBR Posting Legend
- 03-30-08
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#23Interesting. Only 35 mins. out. Sharp play. Have the Sportsbook at your disposal now as well.Comment -
ConleyPicksSBR MVP
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#24
Could we create some contest for Saratoga this year? I can create/run the contest and everyone could contribute to ideas before we get started
Something like what Easy-Rider did at RX:
All days of the meet are playable
$1k starting bankroll
Bets offered are WIN PLACE WIN/PLACE EXACTAS
$16 is the max you can bet per race
Limits for Single bets $8 on a win or a place bet
Exacta limits $1 exacta box up to 3 horses or $1 exacta Key box with 4 horses underneath
All players can play same horse(s) but no intentional tailing
All Players are grading their own selections but contest creator runs a daily tally/leaderboard
All Players are required to publish their risk/return either when all races are completed or the morning of the next race day ASAP
All plays are posted in the specific thread called "2021 Saratoga Contest Thread"
Post as each race goes off or advance but be sure to adjust for scratches if picks end up scratching
No contest prize just bragging rights unless we would like to contribute $20 each player?Comment -
topgame85SBR Posting Legend
- 03-30-08
- 12325
#25It sounds amazing!
Could we create some contest for Saratoga this year? I can create/run the contest and everyone could contribute to ideas before we get started
Something like what Easy-Rider did at RX:
All days of the meet are playable
$1k starting bankroll
Bets offered are WIN PLACE WIN/PLACE EXACTAS
$16 is the max you can bet per race
Limits for Single bets $8 on a win or a place bet
Exacta limits $1 exacta box up to 3 horses or $1 exacta Key box with 4 horses underneath
All players can play same horse(s) but no intentional tailing
All Players are grading their own selections but contest creator runs a daily tally/leaderboard
All Players are required to publish their risk/return either when all races are completed or the morning of the next race day ASAP
All plays are posted in the specific thread called "2021 Saratoga Contest Thread"
Post as each race goes off or advance but be sure to adjust for scratches if picks end up scratching
No contest prize just bragging rights unless we would like to contribute $20 each player?Comment -
ConleyPicksSBR MVP
- 01-09-21
- 1288
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Easy-Rider 66BARRELED IN @ SBR!
- 02-14-12
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#27It sounds amazing!
Could we create some contest for Saratoga this year? I can create/run the contest and everyone could contribute to ideas before we get started
Something like what Easy-Rider did at RX:
All days of the meet are playable
$1k starting bankroll
Bets offered are WIN PLACE WIN/PLACE EXACTAS
$16 is the max you can bet per race
Limits for Single bets $8 on a win or a place bet
Exacta limits $1 exacta box up to 3 horses or $1 exacta Key box with 4 horses underneath
All players can play same horse(s) but no intentional tailing
All Players are grading their own selections but contest creator runs a daily tally/leaderboard
All Players are required to publish their risk/return either when all races are completed or the morning of the next race day ASAP
All plays are posted in the specific thread called "2021 Saratoga Contest Thread"
Post as each race goes off or advance but be sure to adjust for scratches if picks end up scratching
No contest prize just bragging rights unless we would like to contribute $20 each player?Comment -
SamsNCharge99SBR Aristocracy
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TheMetsSuckSBR Hall of Famer
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#31Loved going to the Traverse. Definitely going again at some pointComment -
SamsNCharge99SBR Aristocracy
- 10-22-08
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#33My parents house is a 2 minute walk from an OTB. My high school is also close distance
favorite story was leaving high school on lunch break and running into my dad at the otb making bets. Hes like arent you supposed to be in school.
i stink at horses but its fun dayComment -
MackballsSBR Hall of Famer
- 12-01-16
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#34Nice! Our paths may cross. That was the weekend I was most seriously considering. Did you book a hotel or AirBnB? I stayed about 30 minutes out of town on some small lake last time, which was nice, but rather be closer in this time as the Uber scene was sporadic. Assume it is much worse now.
Only 5 this year so we just booked a hotel in Clifton Park. Easy drive in the morning to get to the track. Ride back may be a bit hazy. Well probably Uber both ways.Comment -
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#35Please bring your wallet. It’s become a trend with you. Enough is enough Mr. Reload. You can pay for your own meals!המוסד
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