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Before each race begins, they would parade the horses and jockeys around this garden area for the spectators to inspect the horses.
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This fan got up and personal with one of the horses.
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I have a hard time taking seriously anyone who wears a hat with a fuzzy ball on top.
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They have these huge tractors which groom the field prior to the races.
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And we're off to the races!
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There is a tradition in horse racing for women to wear big hats. Sandy even got one.
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Some of the guests were quite dressed up. I felt like I was at Prince Williams and Kate Middleton's Royal wedding with all the fancy hats around.
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After every race, the spectators would migrate into this hall to collect their wins and place their next bets.
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ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a lot of fun. Gotta love those big hats! Great pics. Very clear shots of the horses and jockeys...and even the spectators.
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