tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post4350281473953764965..comments2024-03-05T05:38:22.024-05:00Comments on Left at the Gate: It's A Wonderful (Resorts) WorldAlan Mannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-72577529879855106642011-11-09T10:17:19.985-05:002011-11-09T10:17:19.985-05:00Terrific report and I enjoyed your pics.
I'...Terrific report and I enjoyed your pics. <br /><br />I'm already sensing a rift between the NYRA and Genting as there was no NYRA rep invited to the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony.<br /><br />It is imperative that the horse racing side of Aqueduct be looked after and have capital improvements made annually. Never again should neglect be allowed to occur to a major league track like Aqueduct.The_Knight_Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13497100877439699363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-48590191796651452742011-11-09T00:21:09.881-05:002011-11-09T00:21:09.881-05:00I was in Equestris on BC Saturday. The TVs were po...I was in Equestris on BC Saturday. The TVs were poorly arranged and there was no audio from Churchill. The food was nothing to rave about either.<br /><br />However, the slots parlor is beautiful. As I lived in Vegas, it did remind me of Green Valley Ranch or The Red Rock. <br /><br />Nevertheless, Genting and NYRA must get together and create a modern, state-of-the-art Race Book. There is now nothing standing in their way. The "terrace" on the casino side is practically useless to watch the races since there are no wagering facilities on the casino side. This is patently absurd. We don't need Harvard MBAs to figure this out. And, one can only imagine the business that would be generated by Table Games and Sports Betting at the track. The Big A would make the Bellagio look like a Bingo Room in Podunk. Hey, moronic NY politicians, just make it happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-29933654386131703522011-11-08T23:26:11.408-05:002011-11-08T23:26:11.408-05:00The image of an older depressed looking couple lea...The image of an older depressed looking couple leaving the bandit machines at noon is kind of heartbreaking. We gotta find a better way to finance racing.<br /><br />But, no tracks down here in NC, so I'm gonna pollyanna this one and look on the bright side, because if I can get to the A for the day after Thanksgiving, that'll probably be my only day at the track. It will be open, and maybe eventually have something other than NYB maidens with negative Beyers.<br /><br />So, not having to worry about getting splatted by pigeons while watching the race is a big plus. So is the new paint. I used to feel like I was in an abandoned Greyhound station with the peeling paint and broken seats.<br /><br />And if the weather isn't terrible, I'd much rather bring real and reasonably priced food in from the outside and eat it in the grandstand, then buy concession stand stuff and eat it indoors.<br /><br />But what about the Rastas? The outdoor cheeba section deserves historic district preservation status and I hope it is still there.steve in nchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061356872686618093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-41656989077799096392011-11-08T21:36:52.082-05:002011-11-08T21:36:52.082-05:00Does anyone know what the pay back is on the Aqued...Does anyone know what the pay back is on the Aqueduct slots? Does NY or the Lottery set a floor?Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03639256130119157510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-31854068007866077472011-11-08T19:39:45.942-05:002011-11-08T19:39:45.942-05:00>>If I'm at track on Breeders' Cup d...>>If I'm at track on Breeders' Cup day, I would strongly prefer that the track shows the BC simulcast feed, not the ABC/ESPN broadcast.<br /><br />Fair point for sure. Problem was that the quality of the video feed sucked.Alan Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-9794901644871263562011-11-08T19:33:50.780-05:002011-11-08T19:33:50.780-05:00It doesn't sound good for the horseplayer.It doesn't sound good for the horseplayer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-91524917645261349892011-11-08T19:22:55.822-05:002011-11-08T19:22:55.822-05:00If I'm at track on Breeders' Cup day, I wo...If I'm at track on Breeders' Cup day, I would strongly prefer that the track shows the BC simulcast feed, not the ABC/ESPN broadcast. I'd need to see the odds and the minutes to post, not feature stories. The broadcast simply doesn't present all the information necessary for horseplayers. I'd be OK with a few TVs showing the television broadcast, but the majority need to show the simulcast feed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-60979374775982758412011-11-08T17:45:05.832-05:002011-11-08T17:45:05.832-05:00I thought when the NYRA got sued for not being han...I thought when the NYRA got sued for not being handicapped compliant in certain areas of the Aqueduct building and parking lots, that money would be set aside to not only correct the violations but spruce things up. Perhaps this is still a work in progress and the new toilets are coming?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-51755665974263744872011-11-08T17:38:33.045-05:002011-11-08T17:38:33.045-05:00I heard that because Genting is charging for parki...I heard that because Genting is charging for parking, they are requiring NYRA to charge, too...or obviously, no one would park in that brand spanking new parking garage that Genting erected.Teresahttp://www.brooklynbackstretch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-74696528854043302502011-11-08T17:34:52.951-05:002011-11-08T17:34:52.951-05:00Alan I don't know what their reasoning is abou...Alan I don't know what their reasoning is about charging for parking. I go to Gulfstream when they race live. They have a casino and there is never a parking charge at anytime. I go to Parx when they race live or not and they have a casino. They never charge for parking. Now we have Aqueduct trying to get back on the map with a casino which will be dynamite for them and on SIMILCAST days they are charging to park the car. I'm sorry, but whomever is behind this has to find a free solution to this and we are only talking when racing is dark at Aqueduct. It pisses me off. <br /><br />How about going into those run down filthy disgusting bathroom's they have in the clubhouse. Doesn't matter which floor your on. I wouldn't let my dog take a dump in those bathroom's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-90070322256575840482011-11-08T16:56:17.854-05:002011-11-08T16:56:17.854-05:00^^ Don't disagree at all with your sentiments,...^^ Don't disagree at all with your sentiments, never heard of that either. I wonder though who's calling the shots on this, and who's getting the revenue. My understanding is that casino parking will be $1 an hour, so is this Genting trying to capture a portion of revenue it would lose if slots players park in the track lot for free?Alan Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-60376745245665967312011-11-08T15:52:06.697-05:002011-11-08T15:52:06.697-05:00Aqueduct has the nerve to charge for parking on si...Aqueduct has the nerve to charge for parking on similcast days such as today. $5 preferred $2 regular<br /><br />I don't know of any racetrack that when racing is not live and they offer similcasting who charges for parking. Aqueduct should bow down to the patron's who walk into their crap hole to wager on similcasting day's. This is ridiculous and they also charge for handicap parking. DisgustingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-83485853833930941742011-11-08T11:16:26.160-05:002011-11-08T11:16:26.160-05:00^^ You'd think these guys would be careful wha...^^ You'd think these guys would be careful what they say around ANY microphones! Surely not the first time this has happened. Always interesting to, yes, see how they really feel.Alan Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12570505944559196118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-90996671012490050282011-11-08T11:00:35.671-05:002011-11-08T11:00:35.671-05:00Tell me how you really feel.
"The conversati...Tell me how you really feel.<br /><br />"The conversation then drifted to Netanyahu, at which time Sarkozy declared: "I cannot stand him. He is a liar." According to the report, Obama replied: "You're fed up with him, but I have to deal with him every day!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8711985.post-82223706790169266042011-11-08T09:36:25.114-05:002011-11-08T09:36:25.114-05:00Great job introducing us to the new place, special...Great job introducing us to the new place, special thanks for the traffic and parking tips which will come in handy.<br /><br />First serious review of the place I have seen.<br /><br />Love that they provide space to watch the races, something missing from most of the Racinos.<br /><br />Hate that they havent spent a dime (NYRA not Genting, not G's job) to spruce up the racing side even just a little.Figlessnoreply@blogger.com