Post by jay44224 on May 26, 2008 16:35:21 GMT -5
Was back in Jersey this weekend ans spent some time with the family.
Saturday evening my Dad, wife and myself went to the Meadowlands for an evening of races. Met Tautog and had him join us for conversation and horse racing stories.
The crowd seemed to a little better than the last couple of times I was there. It was the first time my Dad has been in a year which was a surprise as he was a weekly regular.
Service and quality of help was not the same as it was 10 years ago and as my Dad told me why should I drive an hour to be treated like a 2nd rate citizen. He would rather stay home and wager on line then put up with the hassle.
Tautog was quite enjoyable to talk too and the 4 of us had a great evening. My Son opted not to go with us and stayed at my parents house to play on the computer.
Here is a boy who I thought would be a lifer as he was working and jogging horses and due to track policies was not allowed in the race paddock to groom our horses, but that is another story.
Over all the 12 race card had me cash in 9 of the races and I came out a few pennies ahead.
The food prices were higher than my home track and was not as good. So if you venture there pass on the dining room - but don't hesitate to get a container of Coffee at the Dunkin Donut stand.
On another note - I think I may have found the key to get the younger generation to the track. At the private betting carrels tie in video games to play between races.
Saturday evening my Dad, wife and myself went to the Meadowlands for an evening of races. Met Tautog and had him join us for conversation and horse racing stories.
The crowd seemed to a little better than the last couple of times I was there. It was the first time my Dad has been in a year which was a surprise as he was a weekly regular.
Service and quality of help was not the same as it was 10 years ago and as my Dad told me why should I drive an hour to be treated like a 2nd rate citizen. He would rather stay home and wager on line then put up with the hassle.
Tautog was quite enjoyable to talk too and the 4 of us had a great evening. My Son opted not to go with us and stayed at my parents house to play on the computer.
Here is a boy who I thought would be a lifer as he was working and jogging horses and due to track policies was not allowed in the race paddock to groom our horses, but that is another story.
Over all the 12 race card had me cash in 9 of the races and I came out a few pennies ahead.
The food prices were higher than my home track and was not as good. So if you venture there pass on the dining room - but don't hesitate to get a container of Coffee at the Dunkin Donut stand.
On another note - I think I may have found the key to get the younger generation to the track. At the private betting carrels tie in video games to play between races.
