Hi, Don.
The wife and I are headed out of town for a few weeks but you can reach me on my cellphone at (615) 336-7274. My email is
mich3thom@gmail.com and I check it daily. I enjoyed meeting you at Saratoga. What a great time! And maybe I'll see you in Lexington in October. If you're thinking about it, let me know the dates and I'll try to get there, too.
I would suggest you go middle of the week. If you're going Friday, Saturday or Sunday, try to get reserved seats or else you'll have trouble finding a place to sit. There are at least half a dozen colleges and universities in Lexington and Keeneland is the hangout place for coeds and college guys.
As I mentioned, The Inn on Broadway is my favorite place to stay. It's older but it's close to the track and you get a little suite for $110 or so. The Campbell House hotel is next door and they have a good restaurant.
Let's stay in touch. And I'm serious about Keeneland. I have been to almost every meet, spring and fall, since 1974. So, I will be in Lexington sometime in October. Being a retired fellow, I'm flexible with dates.
Warm regards,
Mick