You Go, Girl!

Attended the 25th running of the Arlington Million horse race Saturday. (Any event that combines horses and the wearing of big hats is a winner in my book!)





Braved the oppressive heat to watch horses from around the world compete on the composite track and turf in some Grade 1 races.





Last year, there was no problem obtaining seats the day of the race, but this year they were sold out and we had to bake in the direct sun on a park bench.





I didn't make ANY good picks all day, until the Million. I picked Jambalaya to win, making my Major Stakes Picks for this year 3 out of 4. I accurately picked the winners of the Preakness, Belmont and Million; but missed calling the Kentucky Derby correctly.





The neat thing about the Canadian gelding Jambalaya is that his owner/trainer is a woman.





Here's the horse we SHOULD have had our money on - the only one hall of fame jockey Earlie Fires rode all day.





Spotsgone, winner of the Sea O'Erin, trained by his brother William Fires.

Jambalaya
With Owner/Trainer Catherine Day Phillips