Fore the record, the crowds on both Derby and Oaks days were records.  The joint was packed.  Sunday brunch at the Bristol with Judy was as delicious as ever.  The drive back to Indy was uneventful.  The flight home on Southwest was chock-a-block full but on-time.  Dinner was from Wendy’s.  Here are a few pictures that Dee texted to us Sunday morning – (click to enlarge):

Derby Day at Churchill Downs was glorious.  The weather was perfect.  We had winners.  We had a great time with friends.  My Derby horse ran great, but just not great enough.  Firing Line looked like a winner at the 16th pole but American Pharaoh was too good.  I had an $18 winner in the second race and a $49 winner in the fourth.  Plus a couple more winners who paid $7 or so.  Therefore, my long Derby/Oaks day losing streak has officially ended.  We made back all we had lost the previous three days and then some.

Tom Brady and Gronk and a bunch of Patriots were at the game but didn’t stop by our box to say hello.  The nerve!

After the Derby dinner was take out from McDonald’s as we were both exhausted.  We ate it in the room and then zonked out.  This morning we have early brunch (10:00 am) with our friend Judy at the Bristol Bar and Grill and then head to Indianapolis for our return flight to PHX.

Pictures tell the story (click them to enlarge):

Weather has been great!  Gambling has been awful.  Oaks Day yesterday was a gambling disaster.  I am getting used to it and I am at peace with it.  Another try today.  I am due.

Dinner Wednesday night at Brasserie Provence with Eddie and Dee and Brooke was memorable.  Great food!  Elaine didn’t feel well Thursday night so she skipped sinner at Ruth’s Chris with Karen, John, and Lee.  She missed a good meal.  Fortunately she was back at the top of her game for Oaks Day.  We had delicious barbecued tenderloin of beef sandwiches at the track compliments of Dee.  Today she is bringing shrimp and avocado wraps.

A few pics (click to enlarge):