We live within walking distance of Leicester Racecourse but I can count on one hand the number of times I've been there. I don't 'follow the horses' - is that even the correct terminology? But this weekend there was a charity event in aid of The Teenage Cancer Trust so I donned what I hoped would be a suitable outfit for the occasion, took my frilly white parasol for sun protection and headed off to the races.
It was a sponsored event and we were directed to the hospitality marquee. On the plus side, this meant we didn't have to work out the afternoon's races all by ourselves. There was a master of ceremonies and a local punter who gave tips and advice on each race. On the minus side, the temperature in the marquee must have been heading towards 40 degrees... but we survived it.
Our marquee was close to the parade ring, so we got a close up view of the horses before each race. I loved the way some of them had fancy plaits and some even a bit of bling on their manes, such handsome animals. I tried taking photos of them as they paraded round but they were going so fast that...
Well you can't see a camera screen in full sunshine, now can you!!!
It was a lovely day out with food, friends and plenty of opportunities to donate to the charity. Near the end of the afternoon Rod even managed to choose a winner...
It wasn't my finest afternoon of photography. It was too hot for me, I'm afraid. This is the only time of year that I appreciate living in an old house with chilly rooms. Mind you, it’s a shame our two cats, Betty and Sophie, don’t take advantage of them. They insist on curling up outside in the full sun. I try carrying them in but they dash straight out again. I've had cats all my life and I still don't understand them.
Anyway, back to the races, information about the Teenage Cancer Trust can be found here. It's a worthwhile charity, and well worth getting a bit overheated for.
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