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Personal Essay: The Kentucky Derby

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Ever since I was a little girl, I have been drawn to horses, specifically racehorses. It all started when I was 3 years old and attended my first horse race, The Kentucky Derby. I was instantly hooked. I attended many races for the years to follow and in 2011 financially invested in Donegal Racing. Throughout my years of attending horse races, I was not intrigued by the glitz and glam of the track, but rather by the equine athletes themselves. However, as with anything, there are ups and downs of horse racing. I vividly recall the 2008 Kentucky Derby. The horses came thundering through the stretch of the race with Big Brown holding his commanding lead. The crowd went wild, as usual, but then an unusual hush came upon the entire venue. Eight …show more content…

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