I wanted to make sure I got this day that we spent at Turf Paradise down for the record.
We love going to the horse races.
We picked some winners and some losers.
Some of the horse races were more exciting than others.
But this day they promised something special.
Would you believe camel races?
It was quite a spectacle watching the jockeys who normally ride horses sprint down the track dangerously perched on that hump.
They can go surprisingly fast.
Next up the zebras.
Zebra's are pretty stubborn. They really don't like racing as this thrown off jockey can attest.
The ostriches are real racers. Those huge birds with long necks and long legs can go darn fast.
The jockey that was thrown off the zebra had a better time on the ostrich. What a special treat to add to our horse race day.
Always a great day at Turf Paradise. Filled with beautiful horses, exotic critters, blue skies and a warm breeze.
Looking forward to more track days next year when we stay where winter is not winter.