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lace a bet — and know what you’re doing. Beth Condren along with Jennie Rees started F.A.T.E. (Females Are Thoroughbred Enthusiasts), an organization that teaches women about all aspects of horseracing. “We teach them how to read the program, how to handicap a race, and generally discuss anything related to horseracing,” Beth says. She explains that they have events in various venues and host an annual Derby preview party at her home. For her “real” job, Beth is a fiscal manager for a senior living dining consultant. If you want to learn about handicapping… Go to F.A.T.E at Facebook.com/Fatefans Beth is wearing: Hat by Gabriel Amar for Frank Olive, $650, available at Von Maur, Dillard’s, and Clay and Cotton. Ted Baker dress, $312; earrings, $32; Seasonal Whispers gold bracelets, $108; Seasonal Whispers seafoam bracelets, $128; Seasonal Whispers cream bracelets, $68, all items available at Boutique Serendipity 1301 Herr Lane, 502.423.0058. Vince Camuto Bake shoes, $159 available at Dillard’s, Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Road, 502.893.4400.
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