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FReeper Canteen ~ It's Kentucky Derby Time! ~ 04 May 2024
Serving the Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 05/03/2024 6:00:14 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska





The Freeper Canteen Presents....

~ It’s Kentucky Derby Time!! ~



Barbershop Quartet ~ Star Spangled Banner



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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





Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
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


Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.



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To: luvie

That's why we have two ears.

41 posted on 05/03/2024 8:07:15 PM PDT by Songcraft ( )
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ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
Artie Shaw & His Orchestra~Stardust


42 posted on 05/03/2024 8:07:57 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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To: Songcraft

Of course! How silly of me. :D


43 posted on 05/03/2024 8:10:07 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
Basia~Copernicus


44 posted on 05/03/2024 8:11:14 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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Beatles~Across The Universe


45 posted on 05/03/2024 8:14:16 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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Bill Withers~Ain't No Sunshine


46 posted on 05/03/2024 8:17:53 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

This old song sounds sort of like a horse song somehow...

      "Elvira" - The Oak Ridge Boys

      "Elvira" - The Oak Ridge Boys & The Gaither Gang

47 posted on 05/03/2024 8:20:05 PM PDT by Songcraft ( )
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Bob Seger~Shame On The Moon


48 posted on 05/03/2024 8:21:29 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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To: luvie

Gotta try!


49 posted on 05/03/2024 8:21:49 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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To: luvie

Gotta try!


50 posted on 05/03/2024 8:21:51 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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To: Songcraft

Elvira...I haven’t heard that in ages! Thanks, Songcraft...((HUGS))


51 posted on 05/03/2024 8:26:40 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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Bruce Hornsby~Walk In The Sun


52 posted on 05/03/2024 8:27:38 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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To: luvie

Click Here

53 posted on 05/03/2024 8:30:58 PM PDT by Songcraft ( )
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Bruce Willis/Hudson Hawk~Swinging On A Star


54 posted on 05/03/2024 8:32:15 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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To: Fiji Hill

ROTFLOL...Spike Jones sure knew how to make funny music.

I remember visiting my grandma as a young kid...she had several Spike Jones records.


55 posted on 05/03/2024 8:32:53 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

You bet!

((Hugs))

You probably haven't heard this one in a while, either.

      "Mr. Ed Theme"

56 posted on 05/03/2024 8:36:02 PM PDT by Songcraft ( )
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To: Songcraft

LOL!


57 posted on 05/03/2024 8:36:14 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
Butch Helemano~Lover's Moon


58 posted on 05/03/2024 8:37:10 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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Camiel~Sunset


59 posted on 05/03/2024 8:41:13 PM PDT by luvie (🇺🇸The bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.🇺🇸)
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To: Songcraft

So many blasts from the past...Kentucky Headhunters. Good old fashioned country was good!

Thanks, Songcraft...((HUGS))


60 posted on 05/03/2024 8:41:23 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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