On April 18, 2026, several members of our club took a road trip to Tampa Bay Downs to enjoy an afternoon at the races. The group reserved the clubhouse, complete with air‑conditioned seating and a buffet lunch—an excellent vantage point for watching the ponies run. Armed with copies of the Daily Racing Form, everyone studied the odds, made their selections, and placed their bets at the Mutuel Window before returning to their seats to await the start of each race. While spirit