Saratoga Meet so Far

gales0678 · #1 07-31-2008, 09:16 AM

How are things in upstate NY? I have talked to a few local people who tell me business is off 25%. Not as many people attending the old spa this year.

Bars and retuarants need a big 7 weeks here to show a profit for the year and to stay viable.

Is it the ecomony or the weather or a combination of both??

SniperSB23 · #2 07-31-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gales0678

How are things in upstate NY? I have talked to a few local people who tell me business is off 25%. Not as many people attending the old spa this year.

Bars and retuarants need a big 7 weeks here to show a profit for the year and to stay viable.

Is it the ecomony or the weather or a combination of both??

I'd say Whitney day when it was down 9% is a better indication of where it stands. The first few days were ruined by the weather. I think the meet overall will do well but matching last year is pretty much impossible.

blackthroatedwind · #3 07-31-2008, 09:19 AM

It is July 31st. This meeting has always been about the month of August. The bad weather obviously didn't help, and perhaps the economy is somewhat relevent, but it's too early to make any definitive conclusions.

gales0678 · #4 07-31-2008, 09:48 AM

guys thx for the input keep me posted on what you see as the meet progresses , we have had a small drop in gas prices this week , so perhaps things will change

SniperSB23 · #5 07-31-2008, 09:57 AM

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guys thx for the input keep me posted on what you see as the meet progresses , we have had a small drop in gas prices this week , so perhaps things will change

The one positive of the bad economy is less vacations means more people home on weekends looking for something to do that decide to hit up the track, and more people sitting at home betting on their computer.

GPK · #6 07-31-2008, 10:01 AM

More on the betting end....am I the only one getting my ass handed to me thus far? It's feeling like a bad replay from last year.

fpsoxfan · #7 07-31-2008, 09:30 PM

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More on the betting end....am I the only one getting my ass handed to me thus far? It's feeling like a bad replay from last year.

It's been my worst start in many years.

GPK · #8 07-31-2008, 10:15 AM

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You can count me in this as well. After Sonny Pajamas somehow squandered a huge lead in the final 1/8th and got nipped opening day, I knew I was in for a long one.

I seriously can't think of the last time I have had so many pick 3 tickets bust out on the last leg. It's maddening because I love the meet so much...but just can't catch a break I need to turn to the corner.

EpBurns · #9 07-31-2008, 10:37 AM

Kevin you should have scored on Miss Ocean City I did pretty well with her but not as good as my uncle, won like she should of been 1-5

XIIPointStables · #10 07-31-2008, 10:48 AM

You have to expect the economy to play a part in this. Look at NASCAR - attendance down a ton. I think 7% for the season.

It's similar to the SPA in that a lot of people that go (like myself) drive hours to get there. Gas prizes are certainly not helping those people. I'm not equating NASCAR to horse racing but the travel involved here does equate.

This weekend will be a decent indicator. It's August, the weather looks good.

Lets see that weekend 2 numbers are next Tuesday.

EDIT: RE: wagering. I am also down for the meet. The only decent hit I had was on Acai this past Saturday. Opening Day was a disaster for me and put me in a hole I'm trying to dig out of.

Quiet Chris · #11 07-31-2008, 02:14 PM

Most are either staying in expensive housing/hotel or driving to Saratoga. Driving up is expensive with gas prices and many don't feel like forking over big money to stay there, especially if the weather is bad and you spend all your time in a hotel room.

GPK · #12 07-31-2008, 10:08 PM

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Kevin you should have scored on Miss Ocean City I did pretty well with her but not as good as my uncle, won like she should of been 1-5

She has been one of the very few bright spots thus far Pat. I had some win $ on her and used her to hit both doubles....but my losses are far more than my winnings thus far.

At least it sounds as I am not alone in taking a beating.

blackthroatedwind · #13 08-01-2008, 02:07 AM

Hard as it is to believe, this may be the worst thread I have ever seen.

GPK · #14 08-01-2008, 06:23 AM

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Hard as it is to believe, this may be the worst thread I have ever seen.

It breaks my heart that this thread fails to meet your standards.

notyep59 · #15 08-01-2008, 07:36 AM

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It breaks my heart that this thread fails to meet your standards.

careful, there, kev, you're being very critical of the overly sensitive type.

#16 08-01-2008, 11:44 AM

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It breaks my heart that this thread fails to meet your standards.

The list of worst threads ever is a long one.
Worst has no meaning.
Superlative bombardment.

notyep59 · #17 08-01-2008, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Hard as it is to believe, this may be the worst thread I have ever seen.

i couldn't agree with you more?? (better??)

ateamstupid · #18 08-01-2008, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GPK

She has been one of the very few bright spots thus far Pat. I had some win $ on her and used her to hit both doubles....but my losses are far more than my winnings thus far.

At least it sounds as I am not alone in taking a beating.

I had a lousy first week as well, with a couple of bad beats. Scaling back a little until the next time I head up there.

Gander · #19 08-01-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GPK

She has been one of the very few bright spots thus far Pat. I had some win $ on her and used her to hit both doubles....but my losses are far more than my winnings thus far.

At least it sounds as I am not alone in taking a beating.

Kev:
Take a whole week off, cut the meet short. Get a recharge and knock off the stress for a week or so. This weekend's races pretty much blow, so it would be a good weekend to do something more constructive and fruitful like play golf or go on a date. If you keep trying to dig out of the whole every day, the hole you are in right now might seem pretty shallow. Wait until later in the meet, it will be worth it.