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its net of wonder forever."—Jacques Cousteau

Aug. 25 – Thoroughbred Horse Racing

Baldwinsville Free Dock

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” ―Mother Teresa

Early Saturday morning our friends from Oneonta called...they raise horses at their Waterhill Farm. One of their babies was running in a race at the Finger Lakes Racetrack and they wanted to know if we'd like to join them. Of course we wanted to! They picked us up in Baldwinsville and off we went for a day of fun at the racetrack. Finger Lakes Racetrack isn't as fancy as the Saratoga Race Track that we visited last summer, but it sure was fun watching a horse run that our friends had raised.

Playin Disco is a three year old filly bred on Waterhill Farm and owned by Dr. Blum. This is her first year to race. She came in third today, but she won a race back in June. It was so exciting watching her run and of course being at the track with breeders meant we got access to places others didn't. We had a wonderful day watching the horses run and catching up with Maryann and George. 

Playin Disco coming into the paddock
Getting ready in the paddock  
Playin Disco heading to the track
Playin Disco came in third in her race
Enjoying the races with George and Maryann
After the races we went to the barns to visit Playin Disco
George and Maryann really love and miss their horse
Maryann talking to Playin Disco's trainer
 We had dinner at the Lock 24 Restaurant.

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