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When mentioning Lexington, Chinese students will probably immediately think of the sentence memorized in history books: "Lexington fired the first shot of the American Revolutionary War." When they learned that they were going to Lake, Kentucky When I heard about the training in Xingtong, I vowed to go see the Revolutionary War ruins. Only after I arrived did I realize that I had made a big joke. It turns out that Lexington in the history books is a small town in Massachusetts, while Lexington in Kentucky is the second largest city in the state. It was renamed Lexington in commemoration of the Revolutionary War.

Lexington has a mild climate and fertile soil. Many creeks merge into the Kentucky River, forming a large area of ??natural pasture. This is the largest producer of thoroughbred horses in the United States and even the world, with a horse worth up to $5 million. Horse breeding, horse selling, and horse racing form a complete industrial chain, supporting the entire city's economy, making it the wealthiest city in the United States with the lowest unemployment rate. October is the horse racing season, and various posters are hung in airports and hotels. The horses on the paintings are all graceful and strong, becoming the best endorsement of Lexington.

Arrive at the hotel early in the morning, take a short rest and then dive into the intense training the next day. At noon, we took advantage of the meeting break to take a bus tour to visit a nearby horse farm. Time is tight and lunch can only be served in the car. When you come to Kentucky, the most popular highway fast food is KFC. Although it is known as the birthplace of KFC, the KFC meal here has also abandoned the traditional recipe from a century ago, and is no different in taste and packaging from KFC elsewhere. Although a little disappointed, the fried chicken cooked in a rough way and paired with the endless road can actually give you a taste of comfort.

The weather in Lexington in October has turned cooler, and the leaves on both sides of the road have begun to turn yellow. The sky is blue and cloudy, and it looks high. Occasionally, a speeding car flashes past, creating a calm and peaceful scene. However, during the Civil War, this road was the only way to connect the north and the south. Despite having the largest white population, the Kentucky government remained neutral in the Civil War. Interestingly, the two presidents of the North and South, Lincoln and Jefferson, were both from Kentucky. This is probably the reason why Kentucky could not take a clear position in the war. Although neutrality protected Kentucky from the devastation of a large-scale battle, Kentucky, located on the northern and southern borders, was not destined to survive the war. More than a hundred years later, no traces of the war remain, but the nearly a thousand soldiers and victims of the North and South buried in Lexington Cemetery have become witnesses of this history.

As the bus passed through a bend, the residential area of ??stone houses gradually disappeared, and as far as the eye could see was a green pasture, scattered with cattle and sheep grazing leisurely and dry haystacks. The road extends all the way to the interior of the manor, and the gate slowly opens, but it is a private territory that is difficult for outsiders to enter. In addition to the long roads that divide the pasture, there are also fences of light or dark colors. The economic strength of the manor owner can be seen from the color of the fences and the growth of the grass. Everything is very similar to the southern plantation scene described in "Uncle Tom's Cabin", and the tourists who come here by bus seem to be out of tune with the times.

Oilweeds of the Poa genus and vast horse ranches made Kentuckians fall in love with wild horses and opened up vast grasslands for them. The horses here are all muscular and have shiny skin, putting us lazy humans to shame. But whether it is a good horse or not, it still needs to be taken to the racecourse for a walk. Before leaving, we happened to catch the last horse race of the season, a rare opportunity. Before entering the field, each horse will circle the field. People predict the top three first, place and shot by observing the physical and mental state of the horse. Each bet is two dollars. Buyers who bet more can also get a close encounter with the horse. Opportunities for contact.

The atmosphere in the infield is more lively, and people regard horse racing more as a formal social occasion rather than a simple sport. The people in the VIP seats held parasols, wore formal attire, and behaved elegantly. John, an old employee wearing a green uniform, told us that these people are avid horse racing enthusiasts and followers of traditional horse racing. They started reserving seats with their names engraved on them at the racecourse a year ago, just to get the best viewing platform this season.

These guests are like medieval nobles, sometimes chatting loudly, sometimes lowering their heads to sip. The style in the stands is more casual, the air is filled with the smell of various foods, people say hello to each other and discuss which horse can win the first place.

With the long horn sound, the game began. A galloping horse appeared on the big screen, and the ten small icons at the bottom of the screen were constantly moving. The ten horses were competing fiercely in the distance. As the shouts grew louder, the horses came into view. The racehorse's abdominal and leg muscles appear stronger and stronger while running, and its mane is flying in the wind. If Xu Beihong saw the Kentucky Horse, he would surely be able to create a more classic masterpiece. The sound of horse hooves gradually faded away, and the victory was determined. Some people raised their arms and shouted, while some sighed. The two-minute horse racing ended in this way, leaving people unsatisfied. If you want to enjoy this short-lived excitement again, you have to wait until next year.

The two-day meeting ended quickly, and the memories left in Kentucky were only a fleeting glimpse. With mountains in the west, cities in the east, oceans in the south, and aurora in the north, few people choose the central United States as their travel destination. I missed the lobsters in Boston, but fell in love with the horses in Kentucky. It was a worthwhile trip.