FReeper Canteen ~ It's Kentucky Derby Time!! ~ 05 May 2018

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Freeper Canteen Presents....

~ It’s Kentucky Derby Time!! ~

Barbershop Quartet ~ Star Spangled Banner

Call To The Post

KENTUCKY DERBY TROPHY

Since the 50th running of the Kentucky Derby in 1924, Churchill Downs has annually presented a gold trophy to the winning owner of the famed "Run for the Roses."

History is unclear if a trophy was presented in 1875 to the winner of the first Kentucky Derby, and trophy presentations were sporadically made in following years. Finally, in 1924, legendary Churchill Downs President Matt Winn commissioned that a standard design be developed for the "Golden Anniversary" of the Derby.

Outside of the jeweled embellishments that were added to note special Derby anniversaries in 1949 (75th), 1974 (100th), and 1999 (125th), only one change has been made to the original design. For the 125th Kentucky Derby in 1999, Churchill Downs officials decided to defer to racing lore and change the direction of the decorative horseshoe displayed on the 14-karat gold trophy.

More on the Kentucky Derby Trophy

Kate Smith ~ My Old Kentucky Home

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our military and our allies military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

HISTORY OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY

Founded as the Louisville Jockey Club in 1874, the original Churchill Downs was built by Col. M. Lewis Clark, the grandson of the famed explorer. Inspired by England’s Epsom Derby, Churchill Downs hosted the first Kentucky Derby in 1875.

Named for the original owners of the property, Churchill Downs is known for its famous twin spires, built in 1895.

In 2004, the facility underwent a $120 million modernization, replacing much of the mammoth Victorian-era grandstand with luxury suites.

Seats on Millionaire’s Row cost $50,000 (and up) for a table for eight. Suites are priced at $259,000 to $305,000 for two days, including Friday’s Kentucky Oaks program. Reserved clubhouse seats (including lunch and open bar) fetch $1,776 per person (also for two days). General admission (infield, Derby day only) is $40.

Of 133 Derby winners, 100 were born in Kentucky, followed by Florida (six) and Virginia (four). California has produced three Derby winners: Morvich (1922), Swaps (1955) and Decidedly (1962). Three fillies have won: Regret (1915), Genuine Risk (1980) and Winning Colors (1988).

More Derby History

CHURCHILL DOWNS

While traveling in England and France in 1872-1873, 26-year-old Col. M. Lewis Clark, devised the idea of a Louisville Jockey Club for conducting race meets. Clark toured and visited with a number of prominent racing leaders, including England's Admiral Rous and France's Vicompte Darn, vice president of the French Jockey Club.

Upon his return from Europe, Clark began development of his racetrack which would serve to showcase the Kentucky breeding industry. The track would eventually become known as "Churchill Downs." The first reference of the name Churchill Downs came in an 1883 Kentucky Derby article reported by the former Louisville Commercial.

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Elvis ~ Kentucky Rain

Neil Diamond ~ Kentucky Woman

Red Foley ~ Old Kentucky Fox Chase

Loretta Lynn ~ Blue Kentucky Girl

Everly Brothers ~ Old Kentucky River

CONTENDERS

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MINT JULEP

Make simple syrup by taking equal parts of hot water and sugar. Stir.

Add fresh mint and muddle [mash, preferably with something like a pestle, otherwise use the back of a spoon].

Add crushed ice to an 8-ounce glass.

Add two ounces of simple syrup.

Top off with Kentucky Bourbon, and add a sprig of fresh mint.

Dolly Parton ~ Kentucky Gambler

Julie Ingram ~ Gone To Kentucky

Ricky Skaggs ~ Kentucky Thunder

Skeeter Davis ~ Bus Fare To Kentucky

Hank Hankins ~ My Old Kentucky Home Rock

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[luvie]

GALZ NIGHT OUT--

Isabelle Boulay~Chica Chica Boum Chic

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THE GALZ ARE GOING NOW
SO COME BACK TOMORROW TO SEE MORE FROM THEM!
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS...
...AND GOD BLESS
AMERICA!!

[luvie]

Yes! That! :) Hope you’re having a good weekend, MY!

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_Llz6n8Aj4

[mylife]

I’ll be fine LOL

[luvie]

Um....what does THAT mean??

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv, and thank you for spinning tunes for the troops. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! It IS exciting, but only for a short time.

Sorry your boxing career was so short. d:o)

[luvie]

Howdy, Kathy! (((hugs)))

I love doing this very small thing for the ones who do for us!

Thank YOU for all you do!...for us AND for them! Hope you have a great relaxing weekend!

[Kathy in Alaska]

We miss you and Mr Taz.

We sure do!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
Music posted for your enjoyment. Thank you for serving our country.

Parents, you are responsible for previewing.

Blue Moon Rising ~ Take Me Back To Old Kentucky

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh no....I hope Audible doesn’t win, not with that pedigree!!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Saturday morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

Welcome, everyone to this weekend's edition of the Canteen Music Dedication. The music in this thread is provided for the enjoyment of the troops and their families.

Please support the artists in this thread. Buy their music and attend their concerts when they come to your area.

We'd like to thank the Canteen DJ's for all their hard work in posting the music to today's thread.

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. How’s it going?

[Migraine]

My Boy Jack has a lot going for him, mainly closing speed. There is also the Desormeaux factor, trainer and jock; and at Churchill this season, in distances, the 10 hole has had lots of winners.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

I’m pulling for the winner!

[mylife]

My boy Jack seems to be the favorite to win.

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa0C8-VvzgQ

[mylife]

Just an underrated Album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uveqss7OE6s

[mylife]

VFW report:

They cleared the drain behind the bar.

They found 1500 pull tabs, 6 dice, 2 condoms and an engagement ring....

[robroys woman]

In the morning there is no traffic. Then it gets, um, worse. :)