Thursday, June 17, 2010

Virginia Gold Cup

In May I went to Gold Cup with my dear friend Crazy K. We have been friends ever since we met at Roanoke.

There were five races throughout the day and I was excited to see some Maryland horses I recognized win.


Hot pink hock wrap.

Crazy K, her Mom, EAS

The paddock





Cake Walk, sponsored by the Virgina Lottery

Duff from "Ace of Cakes" was judging the competition.


EAS & Crazy K


This was by the far the most unique needlepoint piece I have ever seen...after meeting this character, I was trying to figure out what his needlepoint belt symbolized. I finally asked and he replied " It's everything I don't like...dogs, children and ugly women". I was a little taken back...but to each their own!



Special thanks to Crazy K and her mom for a fantastic time. I had a wonderful time with the Wahoos...it was so much fun catching up. xx

13 comments:

Seersucker Scrapper said...

What wonderful photos! I love the one of all the hats!

Kerry said...

Looks like a fun day! I definitely want to go next year! And the needlepoint guy, is he expecting to pick up women with that belt? He may be disappointed... Have a great day! xoxo

Kerr said...

great pictures! that cakes is very impressive also

Black Labs and Lilly said...

Looks like a wonderful time!!! I bought that same J.Mac dress to wear during race season at Saratoga this summer, its just perfect!

VA Gal said...

What wonderful photos! I love Virginia Gold Cup, and it looks you had a fantastic day.

Pink Champagne said...

Look at those hats! Looks like a fabulous time!

Henley on the Horn said...

Oh My. What a belt and what a statement! Hilarious! Those pics made me hungry for food, horses, and hats!

Preppy from Bay said...

Oh how I miss those days at Gold Cup. Went to Radford University and all my sorority sisters and I looked forward to dressing up with our dresses and hats. Great pics!

Main Line Sportsman said...

Great shots of a great race day...Your horse themed shirt is very sporty!
That guy and his belt ...a tad obnoxious,no?

RHW said...

That belt isn't all that unique...can be found in stores. It represents crying babies, those little yippy pug dogs, and fat women.

Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore said...

I had never seen a needlepoint belt of that nature...who know there was a market! Does anyone know the name of this pattern?

Summer is a Verb said...

That cake is da bomb, that belt hysterical and I am still kicking myself from walking away from that J McL dress in pale blue silk several years ago...XXOO

Pemberley said...

Great post on the Gold Cup. I do miss being there twice a year. You are so good with that camera!!