One week after the big event at Belmont, we decided we should visit the track for the first time. We had a lot of fun relaxing outside and Ty enjoyed watching the horses with our friends. Although the whole day was fun, there was one particularly special moment. You see, my mom loved to go to the races and she would always bet on the #6 horse in Race 6. As I was sitting on the bench waiting for Jeff to place a bet on another race, I flipped to Race 6 in the program to look at the name of the #6 horse (I usually bet on horses based on if I like the name or not--really scientific). So, the name of this horse?..."Bob's pinup girl." I was going to place a bet anyway, but seeing a horse with my dad's name in it sealed the deal.
So, we put $2 on #6 to win Race #6 (at about 12-1 odds). When the race began, it didn't look good. #6 was near the back with two other horses way in the lead. However, as they entered the final stretch (right in front of us), #6 raced forward, passing the other horses, helping us win $26, and making me feel like my parents were just a little bit closer.
3 comments:
What good pictures! Loved the story about the bet. Am sure your mom was having a good laugh!
The little things show us how loved ones continue to watch over us;). Who would have thought it would be a bet at the racetrack???
Thanks for sharing this story, Teri! I love it :)(and it brought a tear to my eye). Didn't know about the #6 in the 6th race...I'll have to keep that in mind for future visits to the horse races.
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