A friend of ours ran a horse at Churchill yesterday. We spent a wonderful day at the track. I hadn't been to Churchill in many years and had forgotten what a beautiful facility it is. A view of the twin spires from the paddock area. ![IMG_2108.jpg picture by teapot1965](http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l79/teapot1965/IMG_2108.jpg?t=1272285815)
This is the paddock area where the horses are brought to be saddled up. There was a local artist working on his latest masterpiece. ![IMG_2110.jpg picture by teapot1965](http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l79/teapot1965/IMG_2110.jpg?t=1272286524)
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Archie Trucker (horse number 5) getting tacked up. ![IMG_2114.jpg picture by teapot1965](http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l79/teapot1965/IMG_2114.jpg?t=1272286756)
The paddock parade headed for the track. ![IMG_2117.jpg picture by teapot1965](http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l79/teapot1965/IMG_2117.jpg?t=1272286929)
And finally, Archie Trucker crossing the finish line. He actually finished third. The winning horse was way out front and didn't make it in the shot. ![IMG_2118.jpg picture by teapot1965](http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l79/teapot1965/IMG_2118.jpg?t=1272287169)
Going to the races is fun any time, but there's a little something extra when you actually know one of the horses. "Rose" and her fella went with us. Maybe she will post some of her pics later. |