The Racing Forum

I went here yesterday for the first time and I actually enjoyed myself.
I like to bet on horses. I like the research and strategy involved, and the thrill is a lot of fun. I wanted an afternoon out, and Belmont Park was closed, so I decided to take a chance on this place, and it satisfied my needs and exceeded my expectations. I paid $ 2 to get in, and spent an extra dollar to get my own desk with a lamp and TV, so I could watch any track I wanted. They also have the Tiny Tim Machines for anyone with an OTB account, which is nice.
They have a small bar/​restaurant. The liquor selection is pretty good, as is the food menu. It’s your usual pub fare. I had a turkey club sandwich and it was delicious. Definitely a good portion of turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato. The bacon was also perfectly cooked, definitely not the rubbery, pre-​cooked garbage you might expect.
The clientele is what you would expect it to be: Mostly old-​timers yelling at a jockey for making a mistake, but frankly, if you expect to go in there and see anything different, you’ve obviously never been to the track before. You aren’t going to see the suits and ties and big hats here. Those people may be shown on TV during every big race, but keep in mind, they are the MINORITY of people that head to the races. It is mostly blue color and retirees trying their luck and hoping for the best.
The place was pretty clean for the most part, and I really enjoyed the large TVs on the wall. The only thing I would do here is update the TVs. They are mostly projection/​tube TVs. A little updating and this would be a REALLY cool place to hang out. Either way, I’ll definitely return.