Quote from MaywoodAl on August 14, 2026, 1:16 AM

Good to read that. I've been there three times. Very nice facility. One time there was a Saturday morning sort of open house, free of charge. A mediocre breakfast buffet, a few speakers, a tour of the backside, some free raffles. Very kid friendly. I won a signed poster of  some of the jockeys riding there. Definitely reaching out to attracts fans.

Another time there I went to sit down in the outside clubhouse seats, Right away I was brought water bottles and asked what I wanted to drink. I asked the price, not much English going on, but I heard gratis. I went inside to check on that. I was told I was sitting in the owners seats, so it was assumed I was an owner. They let me sit there but no free drinks,

One middle aged guy showed up with a complete knockout.  He was bragging about his horse to her, along with other brags. Horse was running in an  optional claimer. He had claimed it for $25K. I was thinking good investment!

Quote from Bgtolex25 on August 14, 2026, 7:34 AM

@maywoodal

nice anecdotes.  I wish the tracks would emphasize “interest groups” and designate special perks and entertainment.

• Gamblers - gratis buffet, tables with user controlled monitors, whatever else that would entice them to the track and windows 
• cultural area that provided on demand videos of featured races, past and present.  Breeding information, guest speakers, etc.
• “New to the track” room, featuring a concierge explaining the race action, strategies, simple wagering, equipment, etc.
• owners area as Al referenced.

Tell me why this can’t be done.  Heck, you can even do it at the horrific Miami Valley public area by starting with a few partitions, a few marketing students from the local universities, and leadership with a pulse.

 

Quote from Lonnie on August 14, 2026, 12:54 PM

Quote from Bgtolex25 on August 14, 2026, 7:34 AM

@maywoodal

nice anecdotes.  I wish the tracks would emphasize “interest groups” and designate special perks and entertainment.

• Gamblers - gratis buffet, tables with user controlled monitors, whatever else that would entice them to the track and windows 
• cultural area that provided on demand videos of featured races, past and present.  Breeding information, guest speakers, etc.
• “New to the track” room, featuring a concierge explaining the race action, strategies, simple wagering, equipment, etc.
• owners area as Al referenced.

Tell me why this can’t be done.  Heck, you can even do it at the horrific Miami Valley public area by starting with a few partitions, a few marketing students from the local universities, and leadership with a pulse.

 

You need to move up the management ladder quickly!