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Old 01-10-2014, 10:21 PM
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Default Top 10 grandstand views - CNN

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Horse Racing looks much more classier outside the USA
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Old 01-11-2014, 03:43 AM
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Some of those views literally took my breath away. Absolutely gorgeous!!
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Old 01-11-2014, 08:10 AM
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I expected to see the view from the man made pond at Ky Downs looking over to the two story brick patios.
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Old 01-11-2014, 09:43 AM
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Headed to Royal Ascot this summer. Looks spectacular!
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Old 01-11-2014, 09:52 AM
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Picture-wise, I would take Santa Anita over some of those.
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Old 01-11-2014, 01:39 PM
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Imagine living in one of those flats near Happy Valley and watching the races live from your balcony/living room.
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Old 01-11-2014, 01:40 PM
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Picture-wise, I would take Santa Anita over some of those.
I concur. Arcadia, CA is a great place to live if you can afford it.
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Old 01-12-2014, 04:20 PM
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I expected to see the view from the man made pond at Ky Downs looking over to the two story brick patios.
you can see ky downs from the rest stop on 65 north in franklin
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Old 01-12-2014, 08:02 PM
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very cool. i was surprised to see the palio included. my girlfriend and i are going to florence this summer and are riding bikes to siena as part of the trip to see the race.
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