Saratoga Racetrack, Saratoga Springs, New York, 2007
Millie and I went up to Saratoga Springs, New York at the kind invitation of Dr Ray Palmer and his wife Deanne, who were the perfect hosts. Also present were Dr. Fred Selzer and Sharon and Dr. Gerry Blumenfeld and his wife Roz. We spent a lovely 2 days at historic Saratoga Racetrack, the oldest racetrack in the United States and home of the famous Traver's Stakes. We had a great time (sort of like "A Day at the Races" with the four Marx Brothers!) and hope to meet with them all again in the future. Here is a small chronicle of our wonderful visit. Thanks for a great time Ray and Dee!
A nice welcome.
Arriving at the track.
Sea Hero Monument.
Where to go?
Gerry and Roz.
First race.
First loser!
The peanut gallery.
Another race.
Injured horse.
Vet ambulance came.
Off to see Dr. Hackenbush.
Dee.
Dee and Mil.
Escorts.
Dee's favorite jockey.
He's a crowd pleaser.
The girls again.
Finally I get in a picture.
On the grass.
Must be rough on the tush.
The Winner's Circle
Fast and furious.
Back on the infield.
Gerry and Ray.
Same guys.
The motley crew, off to breakfast at the track.
We were up with the birds.
Breakfast buffet area.
A beautiful setting.
Early morning workouts at the track.
A nice mist.
Solitary horseman.
Misty morning track.
Early workout.
Two racers.
Early morn.
Swift workout.
A good time was had by all.
Donna, our waitress, took this one.
Old buddies.
Jockey Fountain.
Tram to take us behind the scenes.
The Bugler. Been there 15 years.
Waiting for the next tour.
The tram.
Kids petting the old, drugged horse.
Horse and rider on one of the original tracks.
Back of the track.
The stables.
More stables.
Another horse and rider.
Nice pace.
Taking a break.
Breakfast is served!
Morning walk.
Washing down.
Morning shower.
Stables.
Fred and Sharon.
More stables.
What else?
Hay delivery.
Listening to the guide.
Hmmm...more stables.
Artistic horses all around town.
There were many of these.
Which twin has the Toni?
Neat horses.
Saratoga Trolley.
Window shopping.
Of course these aren't real horses.
Yikes, more artistic horses.
This is where you tie up your car (?).
Hey...I think I went to Dental School with this guy. Was he in the first section?