I know, I know....everyone is probably tired of hearing about the Derby but I feel the need to share some pictures of our day at the downs for those who are out of town. Long story short, we had the time of our lives at our first Derby ever. Churchill Downs was still beautiful even though the days was gloomy (at least it didn't rain) but the temperature was perfect. We had the unique opportunity to go to the backside of the downs (this is where all the horse stables and barns are located and where all the trainers and owners hang out before the race) and let me tell you, it was unbelievable! We were up close and personal with all the horses and we were able to walk right up to them and pet them! It was so much fun and the best thing is....is that we broke even for the day! YAY! We had our own betting windows on the backside and we bet every single race. Studying the horses and then coming up with bets was a blast. Another great thing was how we were so close to the track for the races. You could literally feel the thunder from their hooves...it was exhilirating! For the Derby the owners and trainers walk right by us for their walk to the paddock to saddle up their horses and then when the race was over the jockeys ran by on their horses. I NEVER in a million years thought I would be able to witness Derby in this way. This is all I can post for now...I'll post more pics and stories in the days to come. Pictured above: Winner of the Kentucky Derby Mine That Bird with jockey Calvin Borel being interviewed after the race...then the famous twin spires, Blake and I at the betting windows and Bob Baffert walking his Derby horse Pioneer of the Nile. Enjoy!
I know, I know....everyone is probably tired of hearing about the Derby but I feel the need to share some pictures of our day at the downs for those who are out of town. Long story short, we had the time of our lives at our first Derby ever. Churchill Downs was still beautiful even though the days was gloomy (at least it didn't rain) but the temperature was perfect. We had the unique opportunity to go to the backside of the downs (this is where all the horse stables and barns are located and where all the trainers and owners hang out before the race) and let me tell you, it was unbelievable! We were up close and personal with all the horses and we were able to walk right up to them and pet them! It was so much fun and the best thing is....is that we broke even for the day! YAY! We had our own betting windows on the backside and we bet every single race. Studying the horses and then coming up with bets was a blast. Another great thing was how we were so close to the track for the races. You could literally feel the thunder from their hooves...it was exhilirating! For the Derby the owners and trainers walk right by us for their walk to the paddock to saddle up their horses and then when the race was over the jockeys ran by on their horses. I NEVER in a million years thought I would be able to witness Derby in this way. This is all I can post for now...I'll post more pics and stories in the days to come. Pictured above: Winner of the Kentucky Derby Mine That Bird with jockey Calvin Borel being interviewed after the race...then the famous twin spires, Blake and I at the betting windows and Bob Baffert walking his Derby horse Pioneer of the Nile. Enjoy!
I'm jealous! Well I'm glad you guys had a good time...how awesome to be that close to the action!
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