Danny and Katie watched the Kentucky Derby at Canterbury Park today along with thousands of other Minnesotans. Big hats adorned many ladies, a derby custom. Our partners placed a Boxed Exacta (
ArchArchArch, Dialed In and
Midnight Interlude), then Katie got an urge to bet $2 on
Animal Kingdom. By then, lines to the betting windows were too long on the lower level, so she took an escalator to the mezzanine mutuals. On her way, Katie passed a busy millinery, selling hats to the Mint Julep ladies, and she fancied a pink and black one. In the excitement of showing off her new hat, Katie almost forgot to bet, but placed it in time to win $26. A nice prize, but not enough to cover the hat.
Oh well, it was a great afternoon, and she can wear the hat again to Mark and Vanessa's June wedding. Ain't she sweet?
