Thoroughbreds and Keeneland Racecourse

Besides bourbon, Kentucky is also famous for its fine thoroughbred horsed.  We left Louisville early in the morning to arrive in Lexington to watch the last of the morning workout at Keeneland Racecourse.  A couple of dozen horses were still being put through their paces when we arrived.  From Keeneland, we headed to Magdalena Farm for a tour of Trainer Kenneth McPeek's breeding and training facility.  We grabbed a quick lunch at Hopcat before it was back to Keeneland for the races.  Unfortunately, we were delayed due to being rear-ended while waiting at a stop light.  The.damage was minimal and no one was hurt.  We missed the first two races.  Our first bet of the day was a $6 combo and returned $16.20 when our horse came in second.  Our last bet was a boxed exacta which went south when two 30 to 1 long-shots came in 1st and 2nd ahead of our picks.  The exacta payout for the winners was $1,780.20.  We left the track with our wallets intact and returned to Louisville tired but happy to have had another great day in Kentucky.

A Future Triple Crown Winner?

Young Thoroughbreds at Magdalena Farm

Nice Horsey, Got Any Good Tips For Today's Races?

At the Track

And They Are Off!

Winners