A Day at the Races — Churchill Downs

Thabazimbi Watcha Win Me? — $9.20

Promenade

Out of the Gates

At the Finish

       Churchill Downs, the Daytona of horse racing, is a great place to be if you're like me and a fan of southern belles in sundresses... and horses, but not in sundresses. Betting is easy and losing is even easier, especially with a mint julep in hand. We did win a few races, but even that wasn't enough to cover the cost of lunch. 

       It's hard to describe the excitement in the air when the horses are rounding the final corner. Everyone stands, most shout, and then a few throw a happy fist in the air as their horse is the first to nose across the finish. So if you find yourself in Loouhvull, Kentucky, stop on by the track and drop a couple bucks on a horse. I'd recommend following Jill's selections.