Back in October, a few friends and I decided to see what this horse racing business was all about, so we headed on down to the Hastings Racetrack. We arrived pretty late and saw just three races but that was okay with us. We had enough time to enjoy some beers, check out the ponies and their very small riders and place a few bets. Mind you, not knowing a thing about odds and how to actually place bets, we just gambled amongst ourselves, wagering quarters and basing our bets on the horse names and their appearances, not to mention the jockeys. My favorite moment of the day was when a little boy on the side shouted out to one of the Spanish jockeys "¿Alejandro, una foto porfavor?" - melted my heart! All in all it was an awesome way to spend a Saturday afternoon and I definitely plan on returning next summer to enjoy all the action under the warm summer sun.
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The jockeys are so small!
Checking out the prospects.
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