Frank,
This will be Belmont #45 for me. Canonero was the first and I haven't missed since then.
This year, I am travelling with a foursome. (I'm sure your twosome would out drink, out bet and out handicap my pals) :):)
Accountant Ed is in charge of itinerary so not sure where we are sitting other than the Grandstand upper level. Accountant wanted to save $20 per/ticket :).
Ed handicaps out loud, bets only on NYRA tracks and can provide a Durkinesque race call for every race he has seen --calls races from 25 years ago! (not kidding)
Chauffeur Jamie is a 14 franchise restaurant GM and provides refreshments. He is a 'player' ....fearless...a great loser and gracious winner.
Client Bill is our third travelling companion who only takes Sunday off from the racetrack. Bill bets like he is on SS and fixed income which is the case.
And then myself- the Chief Investment Officer of the group who seeks order out of chaos and specializes in Bad Beats.
Departing Mohegan Pocono 7:30 am with ETA 10:15 depending on the Cross Bronx etc.
Last year, I was just about the only person with phone service in our section and only had trouble getting my 4 souvenir glass allotment. We also somehow escaped the post race card traffic as we hit the Cross Island North without a hitch.
Think you may have it but my cell is 570-417-6564.
BTW, my youngest daughter decided on Rensselaer so I should be a more frequent visitor to the region.
Bob
