Passing the Rabbit

I love thoroughbred horse racing. Not because I am a big gambler (I am not), or a dandy dresser (again, not) or married to a woman with a love of big hats (nope).

I love horse racing because I have had the chance to watch a few live races with a friend of mine in Kentucky. Not only is the pageantry and industry amazing, but also, it is just completely awe-inspiring to watch those huge, athletic horses speed by, going flat out, each striving for victory. I love it because you can tell the horses love it. It is like watching a bird dog work a covey of quail. Pure joy.

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