Show Your Independence
By now most of you have probably made plans for the upcoming (tomorrow) Fourth of July weekend. Unlike me who waits until the last minute to do most things (except that I've planned a trip to Boston to see Janet Jackson on my birthday in October - rarely do I plan that far in advance). I'm more of a fly by the seater type. Hey maybe I'll talk to her about being an industry celebrity spokes person.
Tomorrow kicks off a big racing weekend. If you're not going camping or boating or having a family reunion of sorts - then maybe take in some racing this weekend.
I intend to spend part of Saturday at Churchill Downs watching my friend Jordan ride in support of her double back breaking comeback - and in support of racing. She already won one her first day back last Friday! That's passion.
There are over 65 stakes, according to Thoroughbred Times, being run Friday through Sunday at tracks all across the country including 16 Graded stakes. It's usually an extras weekend with give aways and such at many tracks. Even if there is no big (or little) stakes action - you can be guaranteed a fun time at any of the 52 tracks listed on the Daily Racing Form site that are open at least one of the days for racing. That number includes a few in Canada - but they like us there right (still right?) Just remember - if you intended on going to Ellis Park this weekend - they are not opening and most likely won't open.
Someone buy and keep it racing before it becomes yet another track that now is a subdivision (like we need more ugly cookie cutter houses in America).
So grab a friend, relative or even an in-law (because most tracks have alcohol) and see a race or two in honor of this great nation. Have fun whatever you do - and be safe.
Tomorrow kicks off a big racing weekend. If you're not going camping or boating or having a family reunion of sorts - then maybe take in some racing this weekend.
I intend to spend part of Saturday at Churchill Downs watching my friend Jordan ride in support of her double back breaking comeback - and in support of racing. She already won one her first day back last Friday! That's passion.
There are over 65 stakes, according to Thoroughbred Times, being run Friday through Sunday at tracks all across the country including 16 Graded stakes. It's usually an extras weekend with give aways and such at many tracks. Even if there is no big (or little) stakes action - you can be guaranteed a fun time at any of the 52 tracks listed on the Daily Racing Form site that are open at least one of the days for racing. That number includes a few in Canada - but they like us there right (still right?) Just remember - if you intended on going to Ellis Park this weekend - they are not opening and most likely won't open.
Someone buy and keep it racing before it becomes yet another track that now is a subdivision (like we need more ugly cookie cutter houses in America).
So grab a friend, relative or even an in-law (because most tracks have alcohol) and see a race or two in honor of this great nation. Have fun whatever you do - and be safe.
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