Aurelie and I went to the races at Ascot at the end of September. The new grandstand was something to behold and the facilities were nicer than I've seen elsewhere. The sunny autumn afternoon just added to the atmosphere.
The pre parade ring where the horses are walked before being saddled.
The saddling stalls are at the side of the pre parade ring
From the pre parade ring the horses are lead to the parade ring where they are walked around until the jockeys are called to mount.
female jockey
riders up!
parade ring
The race course is about 1.75 miles long and the last bit is uphill
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