Quote from Bgtolex25 on October 25, 2026, 8:42 AM

Lonnie, it wasn’t “Keeneland” crowded, but it was well attended on Saturday night.  If you took all of the people and put them in a traditional oversized grandstand and apron, it would have looked like a 70’s-80’s era big night.  But here is the kicker, if that were the options for attending, most people wouldn’t go.  It’s similar to the Jug.  There are segmented offerings spread around the entire track.  It’s a party.

Thankfully, Fox had a 3.5 hour window for 8 consecutive races on Saturday vs. the absurd 3 hour window for 4 races on Friday.   Plus, the Crown races were finished at 10:30 Saturday vs. 11 on Friday.  That needs to be addressed with Fox if they are willing to be helpful.

I give Scioto A+ for the facility, including PA sound volume and clarity, plethora of monitors, and viewing options.  They could have done better with staffing and overall hospitality.  I don’t understand why the tracks don’t go full court press to try to convert the “everyday person” into a more loyal follower.  They probably could have recruited volunteer concierge like people from OHHA to serve in those roles. Knit picking a little, but if you weren’t a major player then nobody from the track or industry even tries to greet you or engage in any way.  It’s a shame, because those are the folks that might show up throughout a season.  Throw them a few tokens to get them back or produce some fun entertainment in the down periods.