One Sunny November Saturday

While we were eating Thanksgiving dinner with W and C, they told us that they had gone to the races last weekend at Churchill Downs. It only cost them $3.00 to get in. Since they didn't place any money on their choices, it was an economical way to spend an enjoyable afternoon. The coming week end is the final for the year. They were planning to attend and meet up with a fellow teacher from Sage in S. CA that W knows. When they asked if we wanted to come too we said sure.

It was in the sixties with sun shining and a bit of wind. Since this time of year isn't very busy we had seats anyplace that we wanted. We chose close to the rail and almost at the finish line. Of course we would go see the horses in the paddock to make our choices. What beautiful horses. The last two races of the day were two year olds, some who will be on the Derby circuit next year.

Here are some pictures that I took.

The winner out in front, almost at the finish line.
Coming around the first bend.

Note the far right horse, he is air born. Too bad I didn't get his nose too.

Just some spectators.