This afternoon Bubby and I took the afternoon off to go to our local Horse Racing Track in Henderson County Ellis Park. We had a great time. We did some betting on the ponies and we won several races. We ate good ole junk food and just enjoyed ourselves on a very hot Kentucky day. Racing really works your math skills. I was amazed how quickly my 11 year old nephew could calculate the odd/winnings. He will be a Holy Name 6th grader this year.
It did seem like the attendance was a little low. Several of the races many horses were scratched. I hope Ellis can make it in Henderson County. It has been around for many years.
As as child we never went to the races. If you were baptist back in the 70’s 80’s gambling was not a good thing and you would never take your *kids* there. I remember our neighbor Maxine (my housekeeper now days) worked the track. I remember on summer our church did some mission work on the backside of the track.
My favorite recollection of the track is to be in the presence of Mrs. Ruth Adkins the former manager of the track. What a lady. When I did computer accounting consulting some Mrs. Adkins was a client of mine. She was a delightful lady and shared many stories about her and Judy’s work at the track. She was a strong business woman back in the 70’s with a very caring heart. I compare her many times to Dolly Parton. Ruth wears a wig too 🙂
Check out Ellis Park this summer. The meet runs till Labor Day.