How Racetracks are Celebrating the Breeders' Cup
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Are you trying to find a local track to watch the Breeders’ Cup at? No worries, here’s a list of what some of our favorite tracks are doing Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31.
Belmont Park
Fans can wager on the 13 Breeders’ Cup races in addition to watching live races at Belmont Park on both Friday and Saturday. There should also be a Belmont Park Handicapping Contest each day that includes some of the Breeders’ Cup races.
Friday’s nine-race card at Belmont features the Grade 2 Turnback the Alarm Stakes.
Belmont’s Saturday card has 10 races and features the Grade 3 Bold Ruler. They’re offering Oktoberfest with chili, beer, a haunted house and other Halloween activities for kids.
Below is some information on their Breeders’ Cup dining packages:
Del Mar
Bing Crosby Season, part two, is almost here (Oct. 29-Nov. 29) and that means we get to enjoy Del Mar for another month!
In advance of Del Mar’s 2017 Breeders’ Cup, I’ll be out at Del Mar hosting guests for a day of live racing with my Team ABR colleagues (Dan, Jose, Mike and Vince) - we’ll definitely be catching the East Coast Breeders’ Cup action on TV and hopefully cashing tickets at the windows, too. Let us know if you’re coming out. We would love to meet you!
Del Mar races will begin at 12:45 p.m. PT and simulcast wagering on Keeneland’s first race will open Friday at 9:30 a.m. PT and Saturday at 8 a.m.
Note: California is three hours behind Kentucky – be aware of the time so you don’t miss any of Keeneland’s action!
Arlington
Mr. D's Sports Bar is open for all of the Breeders' Cup action on Friday. They’ll have a $3 16-ounce domestic draft special, open seating and simulcast wagering available, including advanced wagering for Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup card.
You've got a few options as to where at Arlington Park you can spend that Saturday as Mr. D's Sports Bar, Handicapper's Haven and the Million Room all will be open.
Mr. D's will have open seating starting at 10 a.m. CT and an a la carte menu. Handicapper's Heaven is just that – a handicapper’s paradise. You can reserve a table for the day and order off of Mr. D's menu. The Million Room will offer all-day dining, Daily Racing Guide and a television on your table. The cost is $38 per person, plus additional charges for beverages, taxes and tip. It will open at 9:30 a.m. with Selections Starter, the Chef's Table will serve from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Closing Munchies will be available from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Here is a more detailed menu of your options for Saturday. Call 847-870-RACE to reserve your spot.
Don’t forget that if you’re watching from here you’ll be one hour behind Kentucky – I don’t want you to miss any of the action!
Woodbine
Post time for live racing at Woodbine is 1 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. Live racing and simulcast Breeders’ Cup races? Sign me up!
Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs is home to the largest 4K video board, which will be broadcasting the Breeders' Cup races and expert handicapping advice all day. The "Big Board" is the largest ultra high-definition, 4K video screen in the world and is 15,224-square feet.
You can purchase general admission for $3, which includes access to box seats, and reserved dining tickets start at $42.
Santa Anita
Despite not having live racing, you can still watch and wager on the Breeders’ Cup card from Santa Anita. The Breeders’ Cup returns to Santa Anita in 2016!
The Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns is a Halloween event, but it's too cool not to mention and it’s right at Santa Anita ... perfect for after the BC races since the time difference plays in your favor.
The RISE! features more than 5,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack o' lanterns along a 1/3-mile trail set to a special music score. They’re currently offering a 50-percent discount on tickets if you sign up here with your email, they’ll send you a promo code to use.
Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge
You can play in the national BCBC at Belmont Park, Del Mar, Gulfstream and Santa Anita. They will all be operating as satellite locations for the contest. If you haven’t already qualified, the buy in is $10,000 ($2,500 of which is the entry fee and $7,500 for your bankroll).
Where will you be watching and wagering on Breeders’ Cup? Let us know in the comments!