The only time I have ever taken my wife to the races was at a Rosehill autumn carnival meeting about 12 years ago.
She wanted to back Sydeston in the WFA race at 200/1 ( he hadn't really emerged at the time, only a 4YO ) - I wisely steered her in the direction of Horlicks which ran about 5th.
Sydeston ran 2nd to Better Loosen Up and paid $20 odd the place.
She told me she would never go to the races again after that and has been true to her word!!