Thurby

On the second day in Kentucky we went to the races at Churchill Downs.  They call the event on Thursday "Thurby".  It is exactly like the Derby but just held another day.

The best part was the hats and the guy in a pac man suit!  I definitely had "hat envy".

We stayed the day on Millionaires Row.  This is how the day goes:

Anaylize the horses for a race
Bet on a horse
Watch the horse race
Be sad that you lost
Go inside
Drink a drink
Repeat 11 times!

We didn't win much but the amount we lost was well worth a day of entertainment!

My Uncle Dave sponsored the first race which allowed us to watch from the track level and take a picture with the winner!

This is the data used to place a bet.  We also would watch the horses for the next race walk in so we can see who was all antsy.  

Matt and Kristie

Uncle Dave managed the whole event for the day which included a give away for all the "loser bets".  We all enjoyed giving out the gifts to the winners.

Uncle Dave and Matt

Auntie Patty, Dave and Matt

Catch a ride back to your car in a 4 wheel golf cart