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Title: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: brownjug1 on October 31, 2011, 08:55:40 AM
Anybody been to this OTB in Ohio?

I did not even know it existed until I paid a entry into a tournament for our son, sounds like it is a water park / bowling alley / OTB.  Located besidie Cedar Point from what I have read!

If anyone has been there......am I going to get mugged in that area?
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: LVGaryD on October 31, 2011, 08:59:51 AM
I would not be caught dead there Jug.  thumbsdown
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: AmyHollar on October 31, 2011, 09:33:57 AM
I was there once when it first opened years ago and thought it was kind of cozy..........haven't heard much since then.
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: Joani on October 31, 2011, 10:01:11 AM
Been there several times Jug.......I think it's been remodeled but it's actually a bar/resturant with the OTB incorporated.    Actually it's a pretty friendly place and I've never had any issues as far as being "on guard".  Parking lot is well lit (not that I was carrying any cash when I left...LOL)   Food was good too !!   If I remember right the place is called the Thirsty Dog.   The bowling alley is also attached, but you don't hear it in the bar/eating area.   TV's everywhere to watch....so basically, pretty laid back friendly place.  thumbsup
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: The Giss on October 31, 2011, 11:21:12 AM
The Thirsty Pony- Northfield runs the wagering operation. Forwarded the web addy to Northfield's website about a year back so if you try to get www.cedardownsotb.com, itwill tkae you to:
http://www.northfieldpark.com/page.aspx?PageID=/simulcast/cedar_downs
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: Jeremy on October 31, 2011, 12:42:59 PM
I think I bowled there before if its the one that is built right on the lake.
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: AmyHollar on October 31, 2011, 01:28:56 PM
I think I bowled there before if its the one that is built right on the lake.


I don't think so.......as I remember it is south of Cedar Point
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: Jeremy on October 31, 2011, 02:37:15 PM
The one I bowled at had a sign that said "Do not loft ball, it will fall into the lake"
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: The Giss on October 31, 2011, 02:40:31 PM

I don't think so.......as I remember it is south of Cedar Point

Uhm, just about everything in Ohio is south of Cedar Point rflmao1. It is actually at the entrance to the Cedar Point Causeway on Rte 6, so there is lake very very close to it.
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: AmyHollar on October 31, 2011, 04:26:25 PM
You know what I mean smarty pants!  OK......where is my mooning icon?
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: brownjug1 on October 31, 2011, 07:04:56 PM
Thanks for the info, I just booked a room for $99.00. The bowling tourney starts at 8:45am so it was either pay or leave at 5:00am!


Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: Jeremy on October 31, 2011, 07:28:04 PM
Thanks for the info, I just booked a room for $99.00. The bowling tourney starts at 8:45am so it was either pay or leave at 5:00am!

where did you book the room?  this time of the year you shouldn't pay more than $50
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: Just Saying on October 31, 2011, 08:09:18 PM
where did you book the room?  this time of the year you shouldn't pay more than $50
In the little town of Bristol,TN they have trouble even renting out a motel room. On NASCAR weekend they are $800/night, 3 night min.

That's why my Son and I stay at Pigeon Forge about 90 miles out for $72.95/night for a two room suite with a balcony overlooking a creek.

I imagine Jug's room price is linked to the tournament.
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: careless hal on October 31, 2011, 08:37:10 PM
Betting harness is a lot like riding a roller coaster, a lot of ups and downs.  You go up slow but come crashing down.  Fitting place for an OTB. 8) 8) 8)

By the way, I'm staying at the  la cucaracha
 motel in Louisville.  Anyone familiar with it.  Only place I could find under $300.
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: brownjug1 on November 01, 2011, 08:48:54 AM
where did you book the room?  this time of the year you shouldn't pay more than $50

Booked the room direct from the quality inn website, I dont mind a little more since it is attached to the bowling center!
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: Jeremy on November 01, 2011, 10:54:06 AM
Booked the room direct from the quality inn website, I dont mind a little more since it is attached to the bowling center!

When are you going?
Title: Re: Cedar Downs OTB in Ohio?
Post by: beans and weenies on November 01, 2011, 07:12:28 PM
we were there a couple times a few years ago and it was pleasant  & the food was good.  now with computers and RTN  i have no need to travel to gamble.  rflmao1