Million Day 2006

[ArlJim78]

Today was a picture perfect day here in Chicago. Absolutely beautiful.
Since I didn't have a lot of wagering funds I mainly hung out in the paddock and took some pictures. I made a few wagers and all were losers but one small late double. It was good that I didn't have more to wager with since my picks mostly failed.

I'm no photographer (I had to borrow a camera) and a neophyte as far as putting pictures on the net. But I setup this livejournal link below with pictures I took today if anyone is interested. Some of them are pretty weak, especially the ones of the race, but then again probably everyone saw the races already.

Let me know if this doesn't work and you can't see the pictures.


http://winbill.livejournal.com/

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

Today was a picture perfect day here in Chicago. Absolutely beautiful.
Since I didn't have a lot of wagering funds I mainly hung out in the paddock and took some pictures. I made a few wagers and all were losers but one small late double. It was good that I didn't have more to wager with since my picks mostly failed.

I'm no photographer (I had to borrow a camera) and a neophyte as far as putting pictures on the net. But I setup this livejournal link below with pictures I took today if anyone is interested. Some of them are pretty weak, especially the ones of the race, but then again probably everyone saw the races already.

Let me know if this doesn't work and you can't see the pictures.


http://winbill.livejournal.com/

I tell you what it looked great on TV. Chicago really is a great sports town. Its so blistering hot here in San Antonio.

Man Gorella looks small on TV, but even smaller in your pictures. What a beautiful blue sky. Nice.

[PSH]

for sharing. pictures turned out great and yes gorella does look pretty good

PSH

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by PSH

for sharing. pictures turned out great and yes gorella does look pretty good

PSH

When you see her you are just taken, she really looks good. and runs well too!
She came into the paddock and just started snorting loudly over and over as to announce her arrival.

Rising Cross is tiny.
My god she looks like a pony.

Gorella is small but put together. Dont matter once they get on the track. English Channel... my wife says English Channel looks the best to her out of all your pictures. She has no idea how good these horses are, never heard of any of them. She has been around horses since she was a fetus.

[GenuineRisk]

Thanks for posting the pix, Jim! I especially love the ones of Gorella- she's so pretty!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

Today was a picture perfect day here in Chicago. Absolutely beautiful.
Since I didn't have a lot of wagering funds I mainly hung out in the paddock and took some pictures. I made a few wagers and all were losers but one small late double. It was good that I didn't have more to wager with since my picks mostly failed.

I'm no photographer (I had to borrow a camera) and a neophyte as far as putting pictures on the net. But I setup this livejournal link below with pictures I took today if anyone is interested. Some of them are pretty weak, especially the ones of the race, but then again probably everyone saw the races already.

Let me know if this doesn't work and you can't see the pictures.


http://winbill.livejournal.com/

These were wonderful..... stunned that you have so many of my boy and it means a lot. Thank you.

[Bogey]

ArlJim, Great Pics, I was actually on the other side of the paddock.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Bogey

ArlJim, Great Pics, I was actually on the other side of the paddock.

Really! did you see yourself in any of them??

wasn't that pretty much the nicest day we've had?

thanks,

[Cajungator26]

Great pics, AJ... I think that by far, English Channel has everyone beat in the looks department.

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Great pics, AJ... I think that by far, English Channel has everyone beat in the looks department.

thanks cajun, i agree to a point. EC is nice but I was also really taken by Gorella. She is special and its like she seems to know it also!!

It was refreshing to just spend the day in the paddock as opposed to standing in front of an auto-tote machine.

[Bogey]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

Really! did you see yourself in any of them??

wasn't that pretty much the nicest day we've had?

thanks,

ArlJim, No, I didn't see myself because you barely cut me out. Nice pics anyway. lol

It was definitely an awesome day, but it could of been a lot better if Soldier Hollow would've finished 1st. Hey, that's racing. I had an outstanding time and can't wait til next year's Million. I'll be out there one more time on closing day to check out the 2yr olds. I took a few snapshots of Gorella. I would love to see her in the BC F&M Turf vs Ouija Board, Film Maker, Angara, and a healthy Melhor Ainda.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Bogey

ArlJim, No, I didn't see myself because you barely cut me out. Nice pics anyway. lol

It was definitely an awesome day, but it could of been a lot better if Soldier Hollow would've finished 1st. Hey, that's racing. I had an outstanding time and can't wait til next year's Million. I'll be out there one more time on closing day to check out the 2yr olds. I took a few snapshots of Gorella. I would love to see her in the BC F&M Turf vs Ouija Board, Film Maker, Angara, and a healthy Melhor Ainda.

Hey Bogey....feel free to email me some pics of Gorella....love that little girl.