Betting is allowed at the track you can get a beer too….but not in the GA area.
I’ve been there (it’s amazing), but not for a ‘big race’, and you could get up close to the parade ring. We paid a little more to go in the Grandstand….but it’s not expensive…although it will probably be a bit pricier on a cup day.
I honestly don’t know the answer about the last race….seems unusual to run a horse twice on the same day tho…they usually get 2/3 weeks between runs here.
Have a great trip !