You can't live in Kentucky and not go to the horse races, so when Kristen's mom was in town we went to one.
We felt kind of underdressed because everyone else was wearing dresses and suits while we were in jeans and t-shirts. The race track looks like dirt, but it is actually made of some fibrous material mixed with wax so when it is wet it still has the same consistency. It smelled just like crayons.
Before the races start, they bring all the horses out for everyone to see. I have never seen such muscular horses in my life. You could tell that they were well taken care of.
After they are brought out, the jockey's come out and mount them. This was the winner of the first race. They sell programs that give you the stats for each horse telling how much they win, what the odds are that they will win again and this is how people decide which horses to bet on.
It really was amazing to watch them race.
You can't live in Kentucky and not go to the horse races, so when Kristen's mom was in town we went to one.
We felt kind of underdressed because everyone else was wearing dresses and suits while we were in jeans and t-shirts. The race track looks like dirt, but it is actually made of some fibrous material mixed with wax so when it is wet it still has the same consistency. It smelled just like crayons.
Before the races start, they bring all the horses out for everyone to see. I have never seen such muscular horses in my life. You could tell that they were well taken care of.
After they are brought out, the jockey's come out and mount them. This was the winner of the first race. They sell programs that give you the stats for each horse telling how much they win, what the odds are that they will win again and this is how people decide which horses to bet on.
It really was amazing to watch them race.
7 comments:
Going to the horse races with you & Kristen was a lot of fun! Too bad you didn't bet on #6 like I wanted you to- we could be rich and I could have retired early. ;>)
I love and miss you both!
Mom
Hey lets go again that was so fun! But maybe on a cooler day and when I have snacks.
We just went to the races, and the jockey's were so tiny! Like little dolls ( I think they have timid, high voices ), I asked Mal if we could have one, She said, little people have feelings too! I am sure that meant no, but may be one day I will get one.
One of them did win me $220.80 on a $2 bet.
Thank you #11
Nate
Keenland is one of a kind! I LOVE it! Glad you got to experience that perk of living here in KY!!
We miss you guys! You should move back! Actually we should visit you so we can experience the horse races too!
Sabrina & Matt
Thanks for the invite the other night. As soon as this baby comes and we get settled in, we would love to get out and do something. We will keep you posted!
TAG! you're it! see my latest post for info.
We miss you guys! hope all is well. Keep in touch.
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