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The exhilaration of spending a day watching, wagering, and winning at the races is a thrill unmatched for anyone - whether you are a first time participant or a regular race-goer. There is nothing more exciting than standing at the rail of the racetrack as the field of horses come charging toward the finish line, and you are holding a ticket on the winning horse. When you wager on a horse, you're not just making a bet, you are becoming part and of the scene that makes thoroughbred racing the scintillating sporting spectacle so many people love. Whether the race is the Kentucky Derby or the first of a horse's career, everyone involved
-- breeders, owners, trainers, jockeys, horses, and even the fans -- are caught up in the suspense and excitement.