Showing posts with label Kentucky. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kentucky. Show all posts

Monday, April 19, 2010

Betting on the Ponies

This Saturday I went to Keeneland with several of my dearest friends. Needless to say, Saturdays don't get much better than that.
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I even won! This was after I won $2.60 on my $2 bet on Deal Breaker, a decision that was 90% based on 30 Rock. Liz Lemon never disappoints. Fun Fact: I always drink gin and tonics at horse races.
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In my opinion, Keeneland is so much prettier than Churchill Downs.

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And the horses were lovely. This is uptowncharlybrown. He won me $4.20 back on a $6 bet. (Sadly, this is about the most successful day I've ever had at the track.)
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Megan had worse luck than me, and advises, "Don't bet on the 4 horse!" (The 4 horse came in last in like every race.)
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I this this picture is my favorite. Might have to frame it.