....and a great day it was for the Derby despite the forest fire smoke blanketing Edmonton.There was a huge crowd on hand for this years 81st running and Western Canada's richest horseracing purse for a race at $300,000,$180,000 going to the winner.
We took advantage of the infield buffet by buying advance tickets and got to see the races up close and personal.
I can't pick a winning horse if my life depended on it...but my wife did well.I check all the previous race stats for the horse...recent finishes,jockeys,whether it likes a fast track or is a mudder...all of that stuff...and then I determine who to bet on in the end by their name...isn't workin' so very good...:o(
We'll be back soon for more fun and punishment.