Breeders Cup betting challenge questions

[skitimber]

To anyone who participated in the Santa Anita BC handicapping tournaments in the last two years, am interested in learning a bit more.  Here are some questions, but any other info you think is worthwhile would be appreciated:

1) Is wagering near last minute (5 minutes or less?) difficult or relatively easy?

2) Do some people from TG sit together, or is everyone simply there on their own and a few people know a few others, but everyone basically keeps to themselves?

3) Is it easy to use your computer (track wifi, electrical outlets?)

4) Do you really have a good view of the track/finish line from your seats?

5) What\'s the dress code?

My goal in asking these questions, and this is really what I\'m after, is this:  will this be a fun experience where I feel I get a reasonable shake for my money even if I lose.  I once went to the Derby, and saw how bad the \"good\" seats were the day before, that I got up at a ridiculous hour to get seats in a small dining area so I could be comfortable (no backs upstairs where I was supposed to be.)  I was tired and wondering what the heck I was doing there.  This is not one race, and the seats will be comfortable, but 10k a lot more than my seats cost back then (I gave up two good seats to the US Open finals.)  Don\'t mind losing, as long as I have a chance and it\'s a blast.

Thanks in advance for any responses, Jerry included.

[mbeychok]

I\'ll take a shot at this. First, let me say, I\'ve attended the last two BCBC at Santa Anita and can\'t wait till next year. I think they improved the seating this year - it was much less crowded in the main room - and the experience is as Covel might say - awesome.

1. Wagering is very easy last few minutes to post. I\'ve never been close to being shut out - plenty of machines and you can make your bets anywhere.

2. Not sure who TG people are but my brother and both use and we sit together - he even got a free hat from some dude from TG.

3. Wifi is fast and there are outlets at nearly all tables.

4. Last year we had seats out on the apron of the track - not sure if we had those this year or not as I had a pass but the view from where we walk out to see the races is right on the finish line and it is not very crowded. One advantage is that we have a balcony in the room where the contest is and the horses walk right past us going to the post parade.
5. No dress code. Some folks were dressed down and some, like myself, were dressed up. Come as you are man it\'s California.

Hope to see ya out there next year.

Michael