The hint of color atop the trees and at the fingertips of each branch lining I-71 is a tease of Fall’s arrival. October marks a horse themed month! A packed Land Rover filled to capacity with tailgating provisions kicked off our journey south of the Mason Dixon Line – destination, Keeneland with “Kitt” guiding each turn thanks to Knight Rider GPS ;)
http://www.keeneland.com/default.aspx
After passing through the puzzle-pieced stonewall of the Keeneland entrance and a parking spot claimed, spirits began to flow. I’m now requesting a showdown with Giada (http://www.giadadelaurentiis.com/) and believe even Carolyne Roehm (http://www.carolyneroehm.com/index.php) would have given her nod of approval to the considered details of the Autumn spread.
With a final toast to the winning bets soon to be placed, friendly banter based on faux rationale defending horse selections, and the echo of the opening race trumpets, persuaded our attention to investigate the favored horses from the paddock view. What a treat to be invited into the inner circle of the paddock fence and appreciate the beauty of such a magnificent breed merely inches away. (Thank you, Sarah!) This was definitely the highlight.
From a distance, a fellow painter caught my attention. A gentleman whose hands were smeared with oils, and brush busily filled-in a semi-blank canvas entranced me. Passersby transformed into blurred and quiet serenity as his talent transfixed me.
Soon the spell was broken. The deep saturation of jockey silks gliding by on horseback led us to various bets and shouts of celebration with each turf and dirt race. Our eyes glued to the finish line!
The Painted Memory
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