One of my favorite places in the whole world is Keeneland racecourse. I haven't been able to go to the races in years. It has been hard, especially since I moved to central Kentucky four years ago, to be so close and yet know I couldn't navigate the seats, walking, stairs, distance from bathrooms, etc.

I was able to go to opening day on Friday! It was a beautiful day and I was able to fit in the reserved seats, had no trouble making it to the bathrooms and was able to walk a good bit (even though I used the handicap shuttle to get back to the car ---- I am not on that good of physical shape, yet).

I am even planning to try to go back again during this meet.

By the way, I had burgoo for lunch.

@@Inner Surfer Girl congrats, that is a huge NSV, sounds like a lot of fun. I hope you have a lot more things on your "to do"list as there is no stopping you!

that is awesome! go you!

And your horse in the 5th, a long-shot, came in first, paying 218-1. Not a bad day at all.

Congratulations! Fabulous NSV!

By the way, what is "burgoo" ?

Always awesome when you can do something that you couldn't before! Good job ISG!

Yay! So proud of you! And happy for you, too.

Yes, what IS a burgoo?

And your horse in the 5th, a long-shot, came in first, paying 218-1. Not a bad day at all.

Lord, I wish. Actually, the one I actually won had decent odds. The one I ALMOST won (by a photo finish nose) was against the odds-on favorite and set a track record. IF I had won I would have done very well.

But, I count my $2 and $5 bet losses as my price for fun and admission.

I am certainly not a high roller.

Yay! So proud of you! And happy for you, too.

Yes, what IS a burgoo?

Burgoo is a Kentucky specialty. SORT of like Brunswick Stew. I'll see if I can find a recipe online.

Here is A burgoo recipe.

http://www.friendsdriftinn.com/recipes/ky-burgoo-recipe.html

Congratulations! I lived in Lexington twice and one of the things I enjoyed was fall and spring meets a Keeneland. I also miss the nighthawk steak and the Kentucky Hot Browns at Columbia. One of my very best friends lives in Mayesville and says Lexington has really changed alot but it is still beautiful in spring and fall.

Here is A burgoo recipe.

http://www.friendsdriftinn.com/recipes/ky-burgoo-recipe.html

Thank you ISG,

looks yummy!

We have a similar dish here, we use lamb shanks instead of beef.

I forgot how delicious these dishes are .....

Here is another burgoo recipe:

https://www.google.com/amp/www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/kentucky-bourbon-burgoo-395171/amp?client=safari

And, another: http://gardenandgun.com/blog/ultimate-kentucky-burgoo

@@Inner Surfer Girl I was born in Lexington and grew up in Paris. My mom lives in Lexington now. I've been in Florida since '97. I miss Lexington and Keeneland so much! You made me think of so many good times I had at Kenneland and watching the horse races! I can't tell you the last time I had burgoo! Sounds so yummy!