Oldenfat Guide to the 132nd Preakness Stakes
The 132nd running of the Preakness Stakes goes off this weekend with the top 3 finishers from the Kentucky Derby (Street Sense, Hard Spun, Curlin) plus Circular Quay headed to Pimlico for the second jewel of The Triple Crown. With only 9 horses entered in the race-the post position draw will not have as much of an impact on the betting lines or the outcome as the 20 horse field in the derby did. If you want serious talk of Beyer Speed Figures, Lasix dosages etc-go to the Daily Racing Form. We're here to help you understand how to enjoy your Preakness Experience.
Rule number 1-everyone should experience the infield at the Preakness once-just once. If you are between 20 and 30 years old-you can handle hanging with guys and girls from Dundalk, wearing wife beaters, shot-gunning Natty Bohs and peeing along the fence on garbage bags duct taped up to hide you from the TV cameras.
Rule number 2-Parking. The best place to park is as close to the track as you can get-in somebody's front yard. As you near the track-you will see church groups, gas stations, shopping centers all selling parking spots for $20 for the day. Skip those and go all the way to the track and you will see kids selling spots in their front yards. This is the way to go. They'll keep an eye on your car for you and you get a spot close to the track.
Rule number 3-try the Black Eyed Susan. The Kentucky Derby has the Mint Julep-The Preakness has the Black Eyed Susan-which is no nastier than the aforementioned Mint Julep. The official Recipe is: 2 parts Bourbon, 1 part Vodka Citrus, 3 part Sweet & Sour Mix, 1 part Orange Juice.
Rule number 4-you can bring your own beverages in as long as they are in a see through container. Don't be the guy at the entrance to the race dumping out your 60 gallon Igloo Cooler. Go to Walmart and buy a clear box and pack it with ice and beer. You'll thank me.
Rule number 5-buy a beer from Clancy. Clancy is a local beer vendor who works Orioles, Ravens and sometimes Redskins games. He hustles, pours beer over his shoulders and will even work out a tab for you if you are going to be in the same spot all day. You'll be able to spot him because he's the one running all over the track bringing beer to the folks who are calling him by name.
Rule number 6-stay for the last race. The Preakness Stakes is simply the 10th race of the day. Stay for the final race, let the crowd thin out, get one more bet down and relax.
Rule number 7-buy a Daily Racing Form and a Quick Sheet and place some bets. Even if you don't know what you are doing-pick up the forms and place some $2 bets. It makes the racing much more fun. If you know what you are doing you're probably not reading the Oldenfat Blog looking for tips:)
Rule number 8-Have Fun! Hey-it's going to be hot, you're going to be surrounded by obnoxious drunks, it's going to be crowded. If you can't handle that-watch it on TV. But don't go to the track and get all Otis and get yourself in trouble.
Rule number 9-Stay in the game!
Rule number 1-everyone should experience the infield at the Preakness once-just once. If you are between 20 and 30 years old-you can handle hanging with guys and girls from Dundalk, wearing wife beaters, shot-gunning Natty Bohs and peeing along the fence on garbage bags duct taped up to hide you from the TV cameras.
Rule number 2-Parking. The best place to park is as close to the track as you can get-in somebody's front yard. As you near the track-you will see church groups, gas stations, shopping centers all selling parking spots for $20 for the day. Skip those and go all the way to the track and you will see kids selling spots in their front yards. This is the way to go. They'll keep an eye on your car for you and you get a spot close to the track.
Rule number 3-try the Black Eyed Susan. The Kentucky Derby has the Mint Julep-The Preakness has the Black Eyed Susan-which is no nastier than the aforementioned Mint Julep. The official Recipe is: 2 parts Bourbon, 1 part Vodka Citrus, 3 part Sweet & Sour Mix, 1 part Orange Juice.
Rule number 4-you can bring your own beverages in as long as they are in a see through container. Don't be the guy at the entrance to the race dumping out your 60 gallon Igloo Cooler. Go to Walmart and buy a clear box and pack it with ice and beer. You'll thank me.
Rule number 5-buy a beer from Clancy. Clancy is a local beer vendor who works Orioles, Ravens and sometimes Redskins games. He hustles, pours beer over his shoulders and will even work out a tab for you if you are going to be in the same spot all day. You'll be able to spot him because he's the one running all over the track bringing beer to the folks who are calling him by name.
Rule number 6-stay for the last race. The Preakness Stakes is simply the 10th race of the day. Stay for the final race, let the crowd thin out, get one more bet down and relax.
Rule number 7-buy a Daily Racing Form and a Quick Sheet and place some bets. Even if you don't know what you are doing-pick up the forms and place some $2 bets. It makes the racing much more fun. If you know what you are doing you're probably not reading the Oldenfat Blog looking for tips:)
Rule number 8-Have Fun! Hey-it's going to be hot, you're going to be surrounded by obnoxious drunks, it's going to be crowded. If you can't handle that-watch it on TV. But don't go to the track and get all Otis and get yourself in trouble.
Rule number 9-Stay in the game!
posted by Oldenfat Sport Blog at 12:35 PM 
