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Kentucky Derby for a rookie
Posted on 2/4/24 at 10:50 pm
Posted on 2/4/24 at 10:50 pm
Going to my first one this year. Anyone ever been? What’s it like?
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Posted on 2/4/24 at 11:04 pm to Lucky Loper
Nobody has ever been.
Posted on 2/5/24 at 6:27 am to Lucky Loper
it's a f'ing mess
u better find a spot, and stay there. been to many tracks, especially on big days and the big days are miserable for betting, which is why im thee, not to be seen
u better find a spot, and stay there. been to many tracks, especially on big days and the big days are miserable for betting, which is why im thee, not to be seen
Posted on 2/5/24 at 6:44 am to Lucky Loper
I’ve been to around 20. You have to decide what your priorities are ahead of time because you can’t do and see everything in one day. The atmosphere with 150,000 people is a cool experience. If you want to bet, the best plan is to handicap the night before, decide what you want to bet, then place all of those bets as soon as you get there. That eliminates the biggest complaint bettors have of standing in line at the windows. Assuming you’ve done that, take a walk through the paddock, a brief trip through the infield, and pace yourself, it’s a long day.
Posted on 2/5/24 at 7:31 am to Lucky Loper
Beware of the women with nice hats and an Adams apple.
Posted on 2/5/24 at 11:38 am to Lucky Loper
If you're in the infield, you might not even see a horse except on the big screen.
Posted on 2/5/24 at 11:47 am to EvrybodysAllAmerican
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If you're in the infield, you might not even see a horse except on the big screen.
You won't.
Posted on 2/5/24 at 12:16 pm to SpencerRob
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I’ve been to around 20. You have to decide what your priorities are ahead of time because you can’t do and see everything in one day. The atmosphere with 150,000 people is a cool experience. If you want to bet, the best plan is to handicap the night before, decide what you want to bet, then place all of those bets as soon as you get there. That eliminates the biggest complaint bettors have of standing in line at the windows.
Can you not use the app there?
Posted on 2/5/24 at 12:18 pm to Lucky Loper
Don’t place a bet this first time you are there.. just watch and learn.
Posted on 2/5/24 at 12:20 pm to dukke v
getting there won't be a problem.... it's getting back. try to stay somewhat close to the track (like the executive west)
Posted on 2/5/24 at 12:40 pm to EvrybodysAllAmerican
Bought a package with all drinks/meals included on the first turn. Supposedly it’s right along the rail.
Have tickets to the Kentucky Oaks the day before as well, so going to go both days.
Have tickets to the Kentucky Oaks the day before as well, so going to go both days.
Posted on 2/5/24 at 1:17 pm to KosmoCramer
The app doesn’t work because the 200,000 plus extra cell phones in the area overwhelm the cell system
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