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

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[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.

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Kate Smith ~ My Old Kentucky Home

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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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[PROCON]

LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Publius, and thank you for Rachmaninov’s “The Star Spangled Banner”.

[PROCON]

Thanks Kathy, and it is THE WEEKEND!

Hope you get a chance to kick-back and enjoy yourself!

Son's over now hanging out, later.

[libertylover]

Gawd, I hope Audible doesn’t win. Born in NY and owned by a Chinese LLC. Argh!

[mylife]

Never really cared for horses much but Jouquin Rodrigo kinda did this horse thing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LSN7XD3mYU

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

We made it to the weekend. Do you get to enjoy some of it?

[Migraine]

I’ll put a few on the 10, My Boy Jack.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Kentucky Derby Time! ~

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[mylife]

Never had the patience or foresight for horses..

Horny dang things.

[TianaHighrider]

Same with Justify. It has listed as an owner the China Horse Club.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/thoroughbred/justify/2015

[TianaHighrider]

I would like to officially, and with my best Southern accent and hospitality, invite you to retire to Ky.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[PROCON]

I never got into horse racing either.

I guess it is exciting being there and watching them run, but, meh.

[mylife]

Women like Horses..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inBKFMB-yPg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3T-Aj-wrk4

[nobamanomore]

As a long time horse guy, and rider of cutting horses, I can guarantee you that any competition involving three year old horses is a crapshoot. They are babies, the odds of the best horse winning is slim at best. It’s like having a pro football game with 4th graders. You never know what they are going to do.

The ones that win are often the most trainable, along with the best riders to guide their every movement. When they are five and six year olds, you can see the good ones rise to the top. It’s a gamblers dream.

[mylife]

Fair enough.

Can we have burgoo?

[mylife]

Dats what I’m talking about!

[mylife]

It’s like golf, it’s a good afternoon out.

I worked the Speed Barns as a lad, shoveling ****

[luvie]

LOVE YOU CANTEEN DJ'S!!!
Thanks for your hard work!

mylife; Kathy In Alaska;Ms.Behavin; ConorMacNessa;acad1228; LibertyValance; publius; spel_grammer_an_punct_polise; Drumbo; radu; fiji hill (and me)


YOU ROCK OUT LOUD!!
God bless our troops!!!

Thanks for a great thread, Kathy!
(((hugs)))
And they're off!

[TianaHighrider]

I like My Boy Jack too.
What little I know about their individual histories (stats, background story, etc.) at this time, I like this one (MBJ) the best.