Yes, that was considered but we decided to take the money we would save each month and have fun on the riverboats in Baton Rouge. Can't say its paid off yet but it will!
It is possible to do both. lol We used to go to Lawton and watch the horses run and then go on to Lake Charles. I really loved getting to go to the rails and watch the horses parade and them racing was one of the most beautiful things I've watched. Sadly, the last time I went something bad happened and a horse veered and fell. He was just laying on the track while someone checking or finishing him off. I looked around and everyone talking and going on as usual. They hauled him off with a tractor. I felt my husband and I and probably the owner the only one's that were horrified. I've wanted to but I just haven't had the motivation to watch them race again. I hear it's not live anymore any way