FReeper Canteen ~ It's Kentucky Derby Time! ~ 07 May 2022

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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]

IT'S FRIDAY!!

LET'S ROCK THE CANTEEN WITH

TUNES FOR OUR TROOPS!!

LET'S GET THIS SHOW OFF THE GROUND!!

[lightman]

I’ll raise a mint julep!

[SkyDancer]

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~ Lots Of Wind And Rain Here 'bouts ~

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I’m Down There Somewhere

[PROCON]

You got a corporate jet gig? Great job! Busy?

[Kathy in Alaska]

****Liberty Call****

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Kentucky Derby Time! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

[ought-six]

I have the Kentucky bourbon and will pick up the mint leaves tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

It's Tunes For Our Troops!

[nascarnation]

It’s rained so much I wonder if they’ll have to put pontoons on the horses for the Run for the Roses tomorrow.

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

This Video is "Salsa Cubana," by Alexander Abreu and Havana D'Primera.

The dancers are Alejandro Reyes and Lisandra García, followed by the Normal Music List.

[Fiji Hill]

I'm late to the party tonight because I was watching the Trump rally in Greensburg, Pa. over the Right Side Network on Youtube. By the way, if you're in the Greensburg area at mealtime, check out Ruthie's Diner in Ligonier, along Rte.30, a few miles to the east.

Seeing Trump deliver another barnburner has put me in a MAGA mood.

Hold On! I'm Coming!--Sam & Dave (1966)

[Fiji Hill]

It’s rained so much I wonder if they’ll have to put pontoons on the horses for the Run for the Roses tomorrow.

In Kentucky tomorrow, a man's best friend is his mudder.

[telescope115]

As I sit here, my daughter and new son-in-law are sitting on board their plane awaiting takeoff on their honeymoon, going from Chicago to London , and then to Pisa, Italy, and Tuscany. Mrs. T and I will be following on FlightAware.
God Bless ‘em and Godspeed!

[Fiji Hill]

One Mint Julep--The Clovers (1952)

[lightman]

Too early in the season for fresh picked wild mint leaves crushed ever so gently and intermingled with the ice but a aplash of peppermint schnapps into the bourbon is the next best thing.

[Fiji Hill]

I have the Kentucky bourbon and will pick up the mint leaves tomorrow.

For many years, this brand of whiskey was the one most used at the Derby to make mint juleps.

Early Times--Dennis Binder (1954)

[telescope115]

I have a list in my head of all the sporting events I MUST see during the year.
The Triple Crown is on that list. The horses, the post call, the excitement- it’s one of the coolest events I’ll watch all year. Looking forward to it!

[SkyDancer]

Best of luck to both of them. That one shot frame is just an hour’s worth of planes in the air.