First Trip to Keeneland

brianwspencer · #1 10-08-2008, 10:22 AM

Making my very first trip to Keeneland tomorrow, going to be out on track Friday and again Saturday for the QEII.

Anyone familiar with the area and have any good recommendations for places to eat/drink/kill time?

Anyone else going to be there?

Steve – you can move this to Get Togethers if you’d like.

Rootdog1 · #2 10-08-2008, 10:33 AM

Yes..are you going to be close to the track or downtown?

I would suggest going to Malones and Sals Patio over off tates creek rd after the races, or I think there is a new one over in Palomar Center over by the track. Also, downtown Cheap Side and Atomic Cafe are good places for casual eat/drink. For a fantastic meal Jean Faris Winery out old Richmond Road (I think)...reservations needed and about $25/plate and they only serve their own wine which some of the reds are ok....but the meals are fantastic.

brianwspencer · #3 10-08-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rootdog1

Yes..are you going to be close to the track or downtown?

I would suggest going to Malones and Sals Patio over off tates creek rd after the races, or I think there is a new one over in Palomar Center over by the track. Also, downtown Cheap Side and Atomic Cafe are good places for casual eat/drink.

We're staying just North of downtown, I believe.

jballscalls · #4 10-08-2008, 10:44 AM

Brian,

you will have a great time!! My buddy is now one of the other equibase chart callers there, and friday was his first time going. He's been to a ton of tracks in this country and he texted me after the races saying "Best track i've ever seen...........amazing!"

enjoy racing as it should be

Cannon Shell · #5 10-08-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jballscalls

Brian,

you will have a great time!! My buddy is now one of the other equibase chart callers there, and friday was his first time going. He's been to a ton of tracks in this country and he texted me after the races saying "Best track i've ever seen...........amazing!"

enjoy racing as it should be

The races in HD makes the other tracks feeds look like they are from the 70's

Scav · #6 10-08-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

The races in HD makes the other tracks feeds look like they are from the 70's

Exactly. That was unbelievable watching the whole race card in HD.....This alone is worth the trip

Habersham000 · #7 10-08-2008, 10:46 AM

It supposed to be really nice weather all this weekend, Cheapside is good downtown because they have a really nice outdoor patio...other then the patio its just another bar. Furlongs is really good for cajun food and has a awesome horse racing atmosphere. If you want to go out for drinks on friday night go to McCarthy's which is downtown its a good place, its cheap and has horse racing stuff all over the walls. Plus you never know who you might see there since a lot of horse people hang out there.

For the races I would hang out in the paddock and if you want to catch a race from another track or need a drink take the esclator up to the second floor bar. You can stand on the balcony there over looking the paddock too which is a awesome view. Get to the track early on Saturday and bring a case of beer and hang out at your car and walk around a little bit, everyone tailgates before the races.

VOL JACK · #8 10-08-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by brianwspencer

We're staying just North of downtown, I believe.

Close to Rupp arena, there is DeSheas'. Its a nice steakhouse without the Malone prices, in case you dont hit both P4's.

The Bid · #9 10-08-2008, 10:04 PM

If theres a good steakhouse around Vol Jack has been to it

VJ wont eat a steak under 100 bucks

#10 10-09-2008, 08:35 AM

Yeah...well the women are better here than the Northeast. You can have your food.

blackthroatedwind · #11 10-09-2008, 09:57 AM

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Yeah...well the women are better here than the Northeast. You can have your food.

Apparently teeth aren't on your list of requirements.

hoovesupsideyourhead · #12 10-09-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Apparently teeth aren't on your list of requirements.

K.U DEBS ARE FINE.....

#13 10-09-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Apparently teeth aren't on your list of requirements.

It's not my fault our good looking ones don't approach midgets.

Habersham000 · #14 10-09-2008, 10:54 AM

Corned Beef at Keeneland is really good....if you looking for good Pizza and beer go to Mellow Mushroom or Pazzo's. Both are on UK campus, Pazzo's has better looking women working there (pretty much all sorority girls) and a bigger beer selection (37 beers on tap) while Mellow Mushroom has better pizza (you might get a hippie as your server). Both places pizza are pretty decent, nothing like Chicago but its not bad.

#15 10-09-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Habersham000

Corned Beef at Keeneland is really good....if you looking for good Pizza and beer go to Mellow Mushroom or Pazzo's. Both are on UK campus, Pazzo's has better looking women working there (pretty much all sorority girls) and a bigger beer selection (37 beers on tap) while Mellow Mushroom has better pizza (you might get a hippie as your server). Both places pizza are pretty decent, nothing like Chicago but its not bad.

The food is bad at Keeneland and the surrounding area...which sucks because the pot is so good.

blackthroatedwind · #16 10-09-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach Pants

It's not my fault our good looking ones don't approach midgets.

Even if I was average height ( or fat like the clown you're quoting ) I'm sure I could never compete with a stud like you. I just thank God you're not in the Northeast, among all the supposed ugly women, so that at least I have a chance.

#17 10-09-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

Even if I was average height ( or fat like the clown you're quoting ) I'm sure I could never compete with a stud like you. I just thank God you're not in the Northeast, among all the supposed ugly women, so that at least I have a chance.

Look I just stated a scientific fact about women in Kentucky, especially Lexington, being hotter than women in the northeast. Only republicans can disagree with scientific proof. Shame on you.