We don't have a BBQ, but a picnic is just the thing. The local car buffs brought out their gorgeous cars to get our juices ready for the four legged beauties that would soon be the center of attention.
After lunch there is a lull in the conversations as each person checks out the day's racing form. This is a serious and private moment!
When her jockey came on board I could see a twinkle in their eyes that said, "look out everyone here we come."
And they were off! #2 lead the entire course and seemed so happy at it!!
For the second race I consulted with my helper. We went by the jockey's colors this time. We went for the blue on blue silks and by chance once again the #2 horse.
Once again a good pick as Sky Run came in by a good length or so. Too bad I don't ever put a real bet on my choices.
When there is a grey horse in the running I have no choice but to choose them as the winner. My luck continued for yet a third race....maybe I really should have bet - ha!
It was a very quiet crowd spread out along the course under the terraces of the grand chateau.
The gentle fields below the chateau have been carved out for a beautiful course. There are flat races as well as steeple chases. I hold my breath each and every time they jump those seemingly enormous hedges.
Tom spent his time at a bend in the course making sketches.
He got a bit distracted today and made this his pick for the winners circle.
1 comment:
My mom used to pick them that way, too. I try to use the form, which my grandmother taught me to read, though I've only been to the track once, Saratoga, in about 40 years. I ran into a friend that day and he said he always bets on the gray horses. How 'bout that! I place only $2-$3 dollar bets because it is even more fun if you have a vested interest in the outcome. Try it some time! Great post.
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