Nashville is not far from the Kentucky border and with the arrival of much cooler weather this morning we decided to get out and explore the country-side.
Of course as soon as we crossed into Kentucky we noticed a change. Kentucky is known for horses and horse racing and only a few miles from the border we came upon Kentucky Downs.
Kentucky Downs is an unique turf (grass) racing track and gaming center.
“The Kentucky Downs race course is among the longest courses in North America at 1.3125 (1 5/16) miles in length. With subtle elevation changes throughout the course, a sweeping turn into the stretch run and a quarter-mile run from the end of the final turn to the finish line, racing at Kentucky Downs is unlike any racing seen this side of the Atlantic Ocean.” ~~ Kentucky Downs Race Course
A beautiful day and beautiful country-side.
Beautiful green presence. Love the third image. I wonder how the horses do on the turf.
Sorry, Monte, for taking so long to reply to your comment. Been a little busy recently, but all’s well. In Europe much of horse racing is on turf. I guess it just depends upon what they are use to. Thanks!