Day at the races

     Like Spain, the rain stayed mainly on the plain.  Was a beautiful day at the track.  Around 80 degrees, slight breeze.  But we were inside, anyhow.  Inside the beautiful glassed-in stadium, at our semi-circle table with a couple of guys from the other buildings, with a small TV which gave us constant data and pictures, so we could get a better look at the backstretch.  Snack bar and betting cages close by.

     It took me awhile to figure out how to read the program.  We also had a "tip" sheet.  I used all kinds of strategies to pick my horses.  Bet on a name.  Bet on a jockey.  Bet on an owner.  Bet on a "tip."  Always to win, place and show.  Didn’t come home a big winner, but didn’t come home a big loser either.  Down a few bucks, but chalk that up to the entertainment and education.

     Might have to go back out there sometime….

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July 20, 2013

i think the excitement of horses racing would be worth losing a bit of money but winning would be better. take care,

July 20, 2013

i think the excitement of horses racing would be worth losing a bit of money but winning would be better. take care,

July 20, 2013

Sounds like a pretty nice outing, and didn’t even cost you a bundle for all that excitement and fun. :))

July 20, 2013

The one and only time I went to the horse races was at Colorado Springs and I loved it! I’m glad you had a pretty day!

Sounds like you had fun though! Hugs,M

July 20, 2013

A great outing indeed!!

Having fun was the main thing.

Sounds like fun. Hope you do go back again.

July 21, 2013

🙂

July 22, 2013

how fun…