Bill Murray's day at the races

TVG's Britney Eurton with Bill Murray and race reporter Gabby Gaudet

Yesterday Bill Murray attended the races with his children and grandson. The location was Kentucky's Keeneland Racecourse.

As some may know about Murray, he is very gracious with his fans, taking time to sign autographs and have a bit of fun with old friends. At some point, somewhere he became friends with legendary jockey John Velasquez. Murray's only betting interest seems to be placing a wager on whatever mount Velasquez has. When Murray arrived on Friday, he missed the first race, one in which Velasquez won. Murray claims to have become a little upset (tongue in cheek) about it. The next race involving Velasquez led Murray with a $100 bill in hand, to approach a pari-mutuel teller, asking "should I bet this on Velasquez?"  The kind teller told him "maybe you should bet it $50 to win and $50 to place".   Murray laughed and played along. Ironically, it turned out to be good advice as Velasquez's horse finished second and paid fairly well. When telling this tale, Murray said he wanted to go back and give that teller a tip, but that he thought it might be illegal!

Later Murray would make the trophy presentation to the winning owners in one of Keeneland's two stakes races on Friday. 


Selfie taken by a local in winners circle with Murray



Ginger Nut wins the Limestone Turf Sprint



Delta Prince wins the Maker's Mile




Another great day in the land of Bourbon & Horse racing