WinStar Wonderment

Pioneerof the Nile at WinStar
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WinStar super stud, Pioneerof the Nile
WinStar super stud, Pioneerof the Nile

On the Monday preceding the Thanksgiving holiday, I seized the day (a little Carpe Diem pun) and took a tour at WinStar Farm.  This modern but magnificent horse farm has been on my to do list since I began my website nearly three years ago.  Good things do come to those who wait because WinStar just keeps adding champions to their sire roster.  At over 20 stallions there was so much to see so I’ve selected some to share.

 

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Thistledown Thoroughbred Thrills

Ohio Derby At Thistledown
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Ohio Derby At Thistledown
Ohio Derby At Thistledown

Last weekend was a maiden for me.  I took my first trip to Thistledown to see the Ohio Derby.  It was as thrilling as I had anticipated.  I loved the full day of racing and especially the feature that included 4 horses from this year’s Kentucky Derby.  The race was a photo finish for Girvin and the winner, Irap.  I can not forget the roar of the racing fans as the two approached the finish line.  You just can’t beat live racing!

 

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Derby Digest

Banners in the silk colors of the 12 Triple Crown Winners
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Secretariat, KY Derby winner, 1973
Secretariat, KY Derby winner 1973, museum wall mural

Welcome to the 143rd consecutive running of the Kentucky Derby!  We have waited a long time to get to this historical moment and the time is upon us this weekend.  Who will win The Run For The Roses?

 

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