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06-22-2008, 02:32 PM
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Saratoga in August
I am planning a trip tp Saratoga August the 16th and I will be taking my grand children any suggestions? It's been 30 years since I have been there. I was wondering what time I should get there it is a Saturday is there a picnic area and where do I find Steve and his bar-b-que?
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06-22-2008, 04:00 PM
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I would say if you're Ok with just bring a blanket or folding chairs and sitting in the back yard you could get there between 11 and 12. We used to go and just get a spot for folding chairs by the paddock.
As far as finding the Carolina BBQ it is almost directly across from the Carousel restaurant in the grandstand. Just walk along the walk way behind the grandstand and you will not be able to miss it.
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06-22-2008, 04:58 PM
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06-22-2008, 05:07 PM
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06-22-2008, 06:23 PM
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Saratoga - "Where PBR cans go to die."
If you are there for more than a day, I definitely suggest breakfast at track. Have the place to yourself and our kids (don't know how old grand kids are) tend to enjoy it as much or more than races. Pack coffee and donuts. Good stuff.
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06-22-2008, 09:25 PM
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06-22-2008, 09:27 PM
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That is Alabama Day. If you are looking to secure a picnic table, you will need to be there when the gates open, which I believe is about 7 AM. Almost all are "reserved" by 7:15 AM.
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06-23-2008, 01:14 PM
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06-23-2008, 02:33 PM
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06-23-2008, 02:40 PM
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Remind me when it gets closer and I'll save a picnic table for you and the grandkids. The reason you WANT A PICNIC TABLE, is because the grandkids, if young, will be miserable sitting in the grandstand all day with little room to play or move about. From the backyard, you can gravitate to the track to see the races physically just fine. As was noted, the Carolina Barbecue 'Big House' is across from the Carousel Teletheater at the back of the grandstand side of the building. To the left on the pathway if you come into the track where you see the Jockey's Silk Room. Look forward to seeing you here in August. I just spoke to PJ Campo at the Saratoga Kickoff Luncheon and the Alabama is shaping up great. May be as good a race as we have all meet if all the 3yo fillies get there healthy.
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06-23-2008, 02:58 PM
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On Sunday, the second day I was there, I bought some inexpensive grandstand seats and wandered about the place in between races. Then come race time, I returned to my seat and had a grand view. $8 per, if I remember correctly. Cost me more than that to scrape all the dust off of me from Saturday's foray in the back "woods" picnic area.
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06-23-2008, 03:08 PM
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The grandkids are the difference here for Obie...
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06-23-2008, 03:17 PM
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06-23-2008, 03:20 PM
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06-23-2008, 03:25 PM
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06-23-2008, 03:30 PM
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