Florida Derby greed
Gulfstream Park doesn’t release attendance numbers. Having been to the Florida Derby for the past 15 years, this had to be the least attended. Why? The inflated prices: $30 to valet park, $275 for a seat in the dining room that didn’t include a $55 service fee. I saw many empty seats in the dining room, and all drinks at the bar had increased in price.
If the gouging does not stop, they won’t see me next year.
Paul Oleary, Key Biscayne
This story was originally published April 4, 2016 at 8:45 PM with the headline "Florida Derby greed."