“When I bestride him, I soar, I am a hawk: he trots the air; the earth sings when he touches it; the basest horn of his hoof is more musical than the pipe of Hermes. ” ~William Shakespeare, Henry V

So...

Because of my monumental laziness, my photos from Churchill Downs Family Adventure Day are going to be posted over several days.  (I'm working LOTS of hours this week, and I'm already tired.)

Here is the first lot. 

One of the Twin Spires (built in 1895).

 
The horses are absolutely magnificent.  Truly gorgeous.  All of that muscle prancing past to the paddock - or thundering towards the finish line.  Amazing.

We placed our bets on the second race - and won!!  How cool!

So exciting!

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