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Post by Badactor on Apr 17, 2020 10:26:38 GMT -5
Do we have any idea what it looks like?
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Post by phlierfreak on Apr 17, 2020 15:37:42 GMT -5
the big question is will there be virus testing along that road?
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Post by ozzy on Apr 17, 2020 21:43:20 GMT -5
II’m going to go ahead and call it, the September edition of the KY Derby will be run without fans, at least not 160,000 as normal. Maybe lucky to have 1,000 see it live. My two cents....
I think it is too late to alter course again but guessing CD would have preferred a late June race at this point all things considered at this point.
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Post by bobtailnag on Apr 17, 2020 22:27:43 GMT -5
It looks like a painting by MC Escher
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Post by hezethebest on Apr 20, 2020 7:14:47 GMT -5
A few weeks ago I told the "Travers condo group" that as bad as this has been for everyone, nonetheless I felt the experts have overshot the ultimate prediction of U.S. deaths by at least 30K. I stand by that and also believe that by September the situation is viewed as manageable. That said, the KD happens with fans but no infield in my opinion.
As far as the Travers group goes, I would expect NYRA will target the weekend of August 8th for the Mid-Summer Derby as that would allow for rescheduling the Jim Dandy opening weekend should the full 7 week schedule happen. In this way, serious contenders for the KD would have sufficient options to participate in both if interested.
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Post by Badactor on Apr 20, 2020 10:56:14 GMT -5
At the start of 1945, it looked like the Derby would be cancelled altogether.
The nation was in the throes of World War II, and the previous two Derbies had already
narrowly escaped the chopping block. In 1943 and 1944, the federal government discouraged
non-essential travel by car and rail, since this could burn fuel and exhaust rubber tires
which were needed in the war effort. In fact, a dispatch from the U.S. Office of Defense Transportation
specifically requested the Derby be cancelled. Col. Matt Winn, the Derby's greatest champion, pushed back.
To offset the potential impact on precious resources, Winn decided to make the Derby a local event,
restricting attendance to those who could walk or take a streetcar to Churchill Downs.
He closed the track's parking lots and called out-of-town box holders, asking them to give up their tickets
to military members based in Louisville.
“The Kentucky Derby will be run, even if there are only two horses in the race
and only two people in the stands,” Winn famously declared.
QUESTION: If you were given 20-1 odds that the Kentucky Derby will NOT be run in 2020... would you make that bet?
As a hunch play, I believe I might be tempted to put a couple bucks down 'Against' the Derby being run at all.
#secondwave
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Post by Badactor on Apr 20, 2020 12:36:22 GMT -5
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Post by shoes on Apr 20, 2020 14:12:26 GMT -5
At the start of 1945, it looked like the Derby would be cancelled altogether.
The nation was in the throes of World War II, and the previous two Derbies had already
narrowly escaped the chopping block. In 1943 and 1944, the federal government discouraged
non-essential travel by car and rail, since this could burn fuel and exhaust rubber tires
which were needed in the war effort. In fact, a dispatch from the U.S. Office of Defense Transportation
specifically requested the Derby be cancelled. Col. Matt Winn, the Derby's greatest champion, pushed back.
To offset the potential impact on precious resources, Winn decided to make the Derby a local event,
restricting attendance to those who could walk or take a streetcar to Churchill Downs.
He closed the track's parking lots and called out-of-town box holders, asking them to give up their tickets
to military members based in Louisville.
“The Kentucky Derby will be run, even if there are only two horses in the race
and only two people in the stands,” Winn famously declared.
QUESTION: If you were given 20-1 odds that the Kentucky Derby will NOT be run in 2020... would you make that bet?
As a hunch play, I believe I might be tempted to put a couple bucks down 'Against' the Derby being run at all.
#secondwave
So 20-1 would mean there's a 19 in 20 chance it is run. I think that might be a little bit high. I'd put it at about 8 in 10, so I guess I would say the 20-1 would definitely be fair odds. |
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Post by Badactor on Jun 12, 2020 9:49:52 GMT -5
 I doubt there will be a 2020 Kentucky Derby...
hope I'm wrong, but considering the premature return to "business as usual," which will lead to
spikes in coronavirus cases, it seems clear to me that the odds of running the race in September are a less than 50/50 proposition... it only takes one
infected jockey to take out an entire colony. #secondwave.
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Post by Badactor on Jun 25, 2020 13:31:56 GMT -5
ok... kd will be run... fans allowed... masks suggested.
Churchill Downs’ plan was developed in conjunction with advice and counsel set forth
by the Louisville Metro Health Department and Kentucky’s Healthy at Work guidance.
Some of the steps that will be taken to ensure guest and employee safety include:
Venue capacity reductions to limit overall crowd density, including general admission,
outdoor reserved seating, premium dining and suites. More information on ticketing
and seating areas will be released in the coming days and also will be sent directly to ticket holders.
General admission tickets will be limited to a specified number and only grant access to the infield.
No general admission will be allowed in the “front side” or paddock areas of the facility.
Access throughout the facility will be severely limited.
Credentials for employees, media and guests will be reduced.
Barn area access will be restricted to essential personnel.
Guests and parties in the barn area for morning workouts and during race days will be eliminated.
Changes in venue operations to limit person-to-person touch points.
Team member protocols established to protect employees and guests.
A revised Fan Code of Conduct that establishes expectations for guests coming to the Derby.
o Guests will be consistently and frequently encouraged to wear a mask at all times
unless seated in their reserved seat or venue. This includes when:
Riding on a shuttle
Traveling through the venue
Going to the restroom
Placing an in-person wager
Purchasing food or beverages from a concession stand
o Guests will be asked to wash their hands for 20 seconds or sanitize them frequently.
o Guests will be encouraged to socially distance themselves from others when possible.
According to the track, more detailed and additional information will be provided in the coming days
“It is an incredibly important time for the City of Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky both culturally,
economically and with respect to our time-honored traditions. Both employees and guests are asked to take
an active role in following all guidelines. We must all do our part to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.”
Tickets purchased for the originally scheduled Kentucky Derby Week dates are automatically valid for the new race dates.
Guests may arrive on the new dates in September with their printed ticket
or mobile ticket to be scanned for entry at the gates.
Guests who have purchased a ticket and are not able to attend the newly scheduled race dates, can visit www.KentuckyDerby.com/TicketStatus for more information.
Guests who purchased tickets from a vendor or secondary market website other than Churchill Downs,
Ticketmaster.com or Derby Experiences must contact those sites directly.
Churchill Downs is unable to process refunds for those tickets.
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