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Seoul Racecourse Park

3/1/2010

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I've wanted to take Hubby to the horse races every since I went back in October.  I'm glad it finally worked out.  We had a great day together!

If you are interested in going here are a few tips for you:

To get there by subway, take subway line 4 to Seoul Racecourse Park station, go out exit 2 and follow the crowd down the covered walkway to the track.  Races happen most Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30AM  to 5:30PM.  You can check here for the 2010 schedule.

Here I am in the Seoul Racecourse Park subway station.
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The cost is a mere 800 won to get in.

If you are a foreigner, take your passport, and you will be able to get into the foreigner's lounge on the 4th floor.  I suck at giving North, South, East, West directions, so when you are standing in front of the building - where they parade the horses before each race:
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Go inside then turn left & go to the far end of the building (make sure you are on the 4th floor).  While walking look for the "Foreigners Lounge" on the right.
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Here is a picture of Hubby sitting in the foreigner's lounge.  It is super nice and the sweet ladies at the desk will help you figure out what to do, IF you ask them. 
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You will also need to ask them for "the simple guide to betting".  Not that simple, but fun to figure out!  ;-)
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This is what your betting card looks like... follow the directions in your guide.  There is also a big sheet of paper that gives you information on all the races for the day you are there, sorry I forgot to take a picture of it.
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After you fill out your betting slip take it to the betting window where you give the lady behind the glass your ticket and your money...
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then she will give you this money ticket:
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You then take both your tickets: your betting ticket and your money ticket to the machines beside the betting window, press ENGLISH and follow the instructions.
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You will get your money ticket back.

Now that you have figured it all out, sit back and enjoy the races!
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And they're off!!
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And if you are lucky, maybe, just maybe you will win some won!!  (To collect your money take your money ticket back to the betting window and give it to the lady behind the glass again.)
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A few other things worth mentioning....
If you want to fit in, dye your hair black and don't wear red...can you find me?
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If you are hungry or thirsty, never fear, there are tons of convenience stores and places to eat.  The food is a little pricy here.  It is OK to bring a sack lunch to the races.  OH, and there is plenty of time between races to go exploring!
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And last but not least, have a great time at the races!!
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3 Comments
kathie
3/3/2010 02:28:28 am

This should blog page should be in their foreigner's handbook!

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kathie
3/3/2010 02:29:56 am

x(should)

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Tammy
3/8/2010 05:47:42 pm

We are so going there. Sorry we didn't go with ya.

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