Bet Twice,

As a fellow patron with tickets in hand and a survivor of last years complete fiasco I have to agree with you about limiting the crowd size.

They know their limitations and this applies to the concessioner Center Plate as well. Last year there was a very popular horse in CC going for the triple crown, the weather forecast was picture perfect and they actually expected a record crowd surpassing the Smarty Jones Belmont crowd of 120,000. They were horrifically unprepared across the board as was the previous management team the last tine NY hosted the BC. EMBARRASSING!!!

The interesting scenario for me is what will they draw without a crown on the line? They have put together a mini BC in June; A normal non crown Belmont Stakes crowd is in the 50,000 range with what they have done bundling the stakes I would think 70,000 would be a realistic target. As many of us know who have been to big sandy over the years 50-60,000 can be handled very comfortably there. It is America's largest race plant by far and drew 40,000 plus every Saturday back in the day.

What they really need to do is make an investment in utilizing the massive infield for a triple crown or BC event. Install a tunnel and temporary infrastructure of betting, concessions and restrooms could be brought in via tents or constructing some basic buildings. Using the infield would allow accommodation for a Derby like crowd and the Goo Goo Dolls.

Frank D.