Huge, Victorian and vintage with some new facilities. Difficult to know where you are going or what you are looking at if you're a first timer (me). There is limited signage and lots of visitors and staff rushing around. Most of the staff were very gruff which is different than the other local people and employees in the area who are lovely. At present, stepping foot in the grounds will cost you $15. Ridiculous. They are making money hand over fist on their seat prices, wagers and $15 beverages. Further, $15 is a lot of money to wander around looking at old buildings and trying not to get run over by the constant golf cart traffic. There is definitely no 'behind the scenes, disneyesque' work happening here. County fairs have more organization and safety. If you're local, there are seasonal passes and this looks like a daily hang out for many. At 9am, there were already people 'setting up camp' in the picnic groves (where you can bring your own food and alcohol). There are plenty of tables and lots of large, outdoor, mounted TVs to keep up with the races way in the back of the grounds. The groves also have dedicated wager huts and plenty of shade from beautiful old trees. The grandstands have a choice of ticketed seats and plenty of stations for placing your bets. Everywhere you turn, there is a digital monitor so the only way you'll miss a thing is if you've passed out. I was confused that there were privately own concessions as well as what seemed to be track-operated booths. And in a move that will remind you of your local mall, new cars on the display from the downtown dealers, parked haphazardly to the point that I looked in the window of one car, only to realize it was someone's personal vehicle! Unfortunately everything outside of the grandstands felt unplanned, and looked like your living room around 2pm on Christmas day-the garbage is picked up, all the stuff on the floor looks new, but you have no idea how you're going to get from the couch to the kitchen. Mind you, I visited one month into their 2 month peak season. After you leave, drive along the side road to see miles of stables, pastures and practice tracks. Overall, I enjoyed my visit but feel this place is resting in its laurels and the attractiveness of main street in the city.