For those of you in the Central Kentucky/Southern Ohio areas, this “announcement” will do nothing but perhaps serve as a reminder to go to the dry-cleaners to pick up your nicest suit and/or big floppy expensive hat. For the rest of you, today is the Opening Day of racing at Keeneland Racing Course in Lexington, KY.
Today opens nearly a month of racing, Thursday through Sunday, that includes a Kentucky Derby prelim in the April 12 Bluegrass Stakes.
The races, which start up around noon each day and run every half hour or so until about 6pm, are not the only draw to these historic, beautiful, and magnificent acres. There are upwards of 40,000 tailgaters dressed to the nines standing in line for delicassies such as Kentucky Burgoo and a cool Mint Julep, and the betting of trifectas, exactas and superfectas that will make you rich. Cornhole, croquet, and washers are the tailgating games of choice on these hallowed weekends.
Consider this not a commercial for Saturdays in April and October. Consider this a directive.
We’ll see you at the track!
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