August 8, 2011

Thoroughbred 2011 x A Day at the Races Gala x Hastings Racecourse

Thoroughbred: A Day at the Races 2011 gala event at Hastings Racecourse with Kristie Yung on August 6, 2011.

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It was time for the annual late summer tradition of gala dress, breaking out the ascots and big hats, for this year's Thoroughbred event.

Thoroughbred 2011 | Hastings Racecourse

It was just another day at the races with fancy areas serving all our needs and Playboy Bunnies abound.

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My friends over at The Social Concierge invited me to this fancy affair.

Thoroughbred 2011 | Hastings Racecourse

The women were decked out to the nines, including my lovely guest Kristie.

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There were more Playboy Bunnies in tow after the infamous Playboy Club party last month.

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I was sweltering in my three-piece suit so we hung out mostly in the Playboy Energy Drink lounge just outside.

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The grassy knoll was furnished with bocce ball, couches, benches, and picnic blankets.

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Kristie and I enjoyed the cool breeze under the trees.

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We had fun being silly and relaxing, mingling about through the lavish lounges.

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I enjoyed a fine cigar, my first in probably over three years.

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I felt very classy but struggled to finish smoking it.

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The smell in the air made the temptation irresistible, waffling from the cigar bar tent.

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Peter and Angela Verge were in house with their trademark charm and enthusiasm on the fine summer day.

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Kristie made our very first racing bets hoping to be lucky.

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But sadly we lost. We had no idea what we were doing.

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I liked the horse named "Tricksy".

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It was lovely seeing friends like Mijune Pak, Cyndi Hunter, Crystal Kwon, Tania Yan, Chin Chin Ho, and others.

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The food and catering was quite good. I liked the cupcakes, risotto balls, and double scallops with bacon.

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It was such a fun time randomly on a Saturday afternoon watching the horsies, smoking cigars, drinking mint juleps, and spending time with lovely company in the August sun.

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Despite the heat and lack of ascots from other men, I really enjoyed suiting up and feeling fancy. The affair had everything.



I did make fun of a few guys wearing t-shirts and flip flops.

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I'm always up for these as I know the attention to detail and little touches the organizers paid from drinks, sponsors, and vendors to the Rolls-Royce on display.

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It was another really great day hanging about at the race track, spending a lovely time with friends. It's sure proving to be a nice, yearly tradition.


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