Here are some of my favorite photos from the weekend. It was fantastic despite the rain and glue-like racetrack surface.
Things I learned include: don't be afraid to put down a remote camera at the Derby (I skipped it due to the rain on Friday and almost wish I hadn't), wear rain pants when the track is muddy (I wore rain boots but kneeling on the track made for wet legs), and yes, I can get misty-eyed that many times in a day (I'm not the sort to cry over things so I surprised myself a bit there).
Kentucky Oaks 2017 (1 of 1) by
Heidi Carpenter, on Flickr
Kentucky Derby 2017 (7 of 48) by
Heidi Carpenter, on Flickr
Kentucky Derby 2017 (18 of 48) by
Heidi Carpenter, on Flickr