Campaign for Better Dress-Codes at Saratoga

saratogabrit · #1 08-15-2007, 03:22 PM

and other American racetracks. I'm starting it!

Have you ever noticed when the 1st race on Thursdays at Saratoga is run-is that everyone in the paddock looks well dressed?

Well that's how it should be for every race. It's an absolute disgrace-especially amongst members of the media-that people wearing jeans are allowed admittance to the paddock.

Sightseek · #2 08-15-2007, 03:31 PM

I agree!

SentToStud · #3 08-15-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by saratogabrit

and other American racetracks. I'm starting it!

Have you ever noticed when the 1st race on Thursdays at Saratoga is run-is that everyone in the paddock looks well dressed?

Well that's how it should be for every race. It's an absolute disgrace-especially amongst members of the media-that people wearing jeans are allowed admittance to the paddock.

What makes it a disgrace at all, much less an absolute disgrace? It is a racetrack. There are people in this world who earn a decent living who do not own anything other than casual clothes.

The Indomitable DrugS · #4 08-15-2007, 03:43 PM

Steve, please start a new forum with the title "The Sewer" --- and make this lousy thread the first to get moved into it.

TIA,
DrugS

Indian Charlie · #5 08-15-2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by saratogabrit

It's an absolute disgrace-especially amongst members of the media-that people wearing jeans are allowed admittance to the paddock.

yeah, i agree!

people shouldnt be allowed to wear pants at all in the paddock!

now that's the type of dress code campaign i'd sign up for!

Sightseek · #6 08-15-2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Steve, please start a new forum with the title "The Sewer" --- and make this lousy thread the first to get moved into it.

TIA,
DrugS

You're that opposed to paddock dress code?

Sightseek · #7 08-15-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

Steve, please start a new forum with the title "The Sewer" --- and make this lousy thread the first to get moved into it.

TIA,
DrugS

You're also talking to Steve who is one of the sharpest dressers I've seen at the track.

The Indomitable DrugS · #8 08-15-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

You're that opposed to paddock dress code?

We live in a world of appearance over substance.....luckily so many of us here have both.

I don't care how people dress at a racetrack. I feel sorry for those that do.

Sightseek · #9 08-15-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

We live in a world of appearance over substance.....luckily so many of us here have both.

I don't care how people dress at a racetrack. I feel sorry for those that do.

I think the opposite, the world is growing more and more casual. I do get your general sentiment and agree with what you mean but unfortunately people rarely look past the surface.

We are both too young to know, but I was just speaking with someone who recalls a time when people came to the track dressed like they were going to church.

Knowing Saratogabrit, I think you take his post in a harsher word than his intention. I don't think it's too much to ask that Saratoga enforces the tradition of paddock dress code but that is just me because I enjoy dressing nice, but can understand that others don't.

As for Saratogabrit, he is extremely down to earth and I think everyone else here who knows him would say the same.

saratogabrit · #10 08-15-2007, 04:08 PM

I only mentioned a dress-code for the paddock. Personally I wouldn't stop at the paddock and go for the Club House as well. What's the point in having a differential between the Granstand and the Club House when's there's no difference other than $2?

The whole picnic area is great. The Granstand is great too. But the Club House and especially the paddock should have stricter dress-codes than at present.

Australian racing has surged after a massive campaign to get young people to dress up to go to the track. It's always been that way in Britain-most grooms wear suits when they are leading their horses up at the races.

ArlJim78 · #11 08-15-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by saratogabrit

I only mentioned a dress-code for the paddock. Personally I wouldn't stop at the paddock and go for the Club House as well. What's the point in having a differential between the Granstand and the Club House when's there's no difference other than $2?

The whole picnic area is great. The Granstand is great too. But the Club House and especially the paddock should have stricter dress-codes than at present.

Australian racing has surged after a massive campaign to get young people to dress up to go to the track. It's always been that way in Britain-most grooms wear suits when they are leading their horses up at the races.

they also fawn all over some lady that lives in a castle.
this ain't Britain.

The Indomitable DrugS · #12 08-15-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by saratogabrit

I only mentioned a dress-code for the paddock. Personally I wouldn't stop at the paddock and go for the Club House as well. What's the point in having a differential between the Granstand and the Club House when's there's no difference other than $2?

The whole picnic area is great. The Granstand is great too. But the Club House and especially the paddock should have stricter dress-codes than at present.

Australian racing has surged after a massive campaign to get young people to dress up to go to the track. It's always been that way in Britain-most grooms wear suits when they are leading their horses up at the races.

Take it to Pace Advantage!

They are on a roll with these campagins --- and they are home to the poster Andicap --- who is unquestionably the sharpest dresser I've ever come across in all my years of going to the track.

SentToStud · #13 08-15-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

they also fawn all over some lady that lives in a castle.
this ain't Britain.

Perhaps the British dress well to obscure the fact they may well be the ugliest people on the earth. Too many centuries of being on an island with a limited gene pool.

The Indomitable DrugS · #14 08-15-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

I don't think it's too much to ask that Saratoga enforces the tradition of paddock dress code

I would rate it one notch below "making the bobblehead dolls look more like the person they are supposed to be" on the importance chart.

viscount26 · #15 08-15-2007, 04:21 PM

And why should that matter.
And yes, I'm a Brit, but live in the States

Sightseek · #16 08-15-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Indomitable DrugS

I would rate it one notch below "making the bobblehead dolls look more like the person they are supposed to be" on the importance chart.

I'm sure they will do so when Discreet Cat's is released.

miraja2 · #17 08-15-2007, 04:24 PM

Wow Saratoga IS fancy if some are worried about what people are wearing.
At Arlington I am just happy if people are wearing anything at all.

viscount26 · #18 08-15-2007, 04:25 PM

Perhaps the British dress well to obscure the fact they may well be the ugliest people on the earth. Too many centuries of being on an island with a limited gene pool

That's a low blow. Sounds like Morty in disguise. I'd better look in the mirror to make sure I'm not too ugly

Scav · #19 08-15-2007, 04:29 PM

I can tell this thread is going in the right direction

GPK · #20 08-15-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by viscount26

Perhaps the British dress well to obscure the fact they may well be the ugliest people on the earth. Too many centuries of being on an island with a limited gene pool

That's a low blow. Sounds like Morty in disguise. I'd better look in the mirror to make sure I'm not too ugly

Ian...you aint TOO ugly, but you surely aint as good looking as me either