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Dawn at the Downs — take two #kyderby

Posted on April 30, 2014February 11, 2015 by rmiracle

Today was another early morning to head back to Churchill Downs to watch the horses work out. Today instead of doing the breakfast on Millionaires Row and watch the workout from the boxes, we just went to the rail to get close to the horses and hear and feel the thundering hooves. We found a lot that was open without...Read More

Dawn at the Downs — Day 1

Posted on April 29, 2014February 11, 2015 by rmiracle

One of the cool things that people can do that is actually related to the Kentucky Derby is watch the horses work out early in the mornings. Many locals will go out before they go to work to get a glimpse of the horses they will otherwise only see on TV Saturday. This event is known as Dawn at the...Read More

Time for some night racing at Churchill Downs

Posted on April 27, 2014February 11, 2015 by rmiracle

It's opening night for the 2014 spring meet at Churchill Downs. Ten races on the schedule starting in the afternoon. During the normal meet going to the track would feel like going to a minor league baseball game but kicking off Kentucky Derby week makes it more like a big production. [caption id="attachment_400" align="alignright" width="474"] Churchill Downs[/caption] Sky divers, pyrotechnics,...Read More