Kentucky Derby Next Saturday

[debodun]

Entrants:

https://www.kentuckyderby.com/derby-horses/

Any picks?

 

[Imogene]

I am not a betting person but I used to enjoy watching the Derby.

”Used to” being the operative. Too many horses have died on that track in the last few years and one was just PTS’d a few weeks back after it broke BOTH front legs.

They can blame track conditions all they want — I blame it on starting g these horses in training as 2 yr olds or 3 year olds with their rationale that early training makes for a stronger horse.

That’s a bunch of bull. Especially if the horse’s knees haven’t closed yet, which some don’t at that young age. It’s all about the money — all about the money and I can guarantee the horse the broke both it’s front legs had a hefty insurance policy on it.

I may get flamed for my honest thoughts but ——- I’m 77 and it sure won’t be the first time

 

[That Lady in PA]

I used to like watching until I was actually at Churchill Downs. I saw behind the curtain…

 

[Imogene]

I used to like watching until I was actually at Churchill Downs. I saw behind the curtain…

The ladies hats are neat to look at ^^^^.

Middle Tennessee holds The Iroquois Steeplechase annually at Percy Werner Park, Nashville. There’s probably good reason not to see behind the scenes there, either.

I’ve never been to the Steeplechase but the ladies hats garner a lot of attention on the news before and during the event.

I love looking at those hats but I can never imagine a style that would look attractive on me, lol. I am too used to visors and do-rags

 

[stretch5881]

Amish Nascar?

 

[Muskrat]

I love horses. I love race horses. But the two year olds are too young to run as has been pointed out. They are not the only horses ruined by asking too much of them. Once upon a time in a land far away I did some time working at a racing stable…untill my mother found out i was skipping college classes to do so.

 

[debodun]

I remember when Barbaro ran in the 2006 Preakness. He bumped into the starting gate at the bell and the race was re-started, but he broke his leg early in the race. Attempts were made to save the horse, but he succumbed to complications the following January.

 

[Twostep]

No crazy hat is worth the suffering of racing horses.

 

[Victor]

Horse at post 10 has better chance of winning or placing according to the stats
I have no one to bet with,except OTB places

 

[Della]

I had Rodriguez yesterday but he's been scratched already so I'll go with my second choice;

AMERICAN PROMISE, a 30-1 chance but he's a beautiful red horse.

My 'bets' are always written on a post it to show the fam afterwards. I agree with Muskrat that we probably shouldn't be doing this.

 

[Ronni]

The ladies hats are neat to look at ^^^^.

Middle Tennessee holds The Iroquois Steeplechase annually at Percy Werner Park, Nashville. There’s probably good reason not to see behind the scenes there, either.

I’ve never been to the Steeplechase but the ladies hats garner a lot of attention on the news before and during the event.

I love looking at those hats but I can never imagine a style that would look attractive on me, lol. I am too used to visors and do-rags

I live about 30 minutes from where the Steeplechase is held. I have clients who attend faithfully every year, and for weeks before the event there’s so much buzz in the community, they’re securing preferred seats, outfit shopping, gathering their groups to share an exclusive tent.

For them, it’s not about the race. It’s about the prestige. Being part of an exclusive group, having the best outfit, having their hat judged the best….it’s a rich person’s event.

It’s held rain or shine. Clomping around in heels in the sticky red mud of the south isn’t my idea of fun

The Hunt Club is the most exclusive area, the one my clients want to purchase tickets to, often as a group. Here’s some info.

 

[Feelslikefar]

When I worked for a major hotel chain here in downtown Nashville, I received a 2-night stay at The Campbell House
in Lexington, Ky as part of a bonus. (Part of their chain)

Wife and I decided to go in style, so I rented a Mustang convertible for the trip up there.
Great weather so we made the trip with the top down the whole way. (about a 3-hour drive)

We had booked a tour of the Horse farms in the area and it was great!
Stopping at each one and visiting the horses outside and indoors.
Watching the wife go up to half a million-dollar horse for a 'pet' and give it a 'Mentos', was one of my highlights.

That night at Bogart's lounge at the hotel, I had my first $100 a shot Bourbon. (This was an entry level Cast bourbon, most
were more).

Being April, we went to Keeneland Park the next day, to watch the races.

Great trip and learned a lot about those horses and the farms.

 

[Muskrat]

Ohhh….hope I did not give the impression that I am against horse racing…because I am for it. Too many years and too much love to give up now. My mother got to pet Sea Biscuit….one of her life highlights. My first true heartbreak in medicine was the death of a Bold Ruler linage colt (twisted gut)…

 

[Imogene]

@Ronni That is way too rich for my blood, but I would like to see what Royal restrooms look like

I live about an hour further Southeast in the literal ”Cradle of Walking Horse Country”.

I have never shown because I can’t stand the politics and what some people do to win it all costs.

I am a diehard trail rider and went to Tennessee Walkers in 1990 so I could keep riding.

One of my biggest highlights in middle Tennessee was when I went to the Harlandale farm in Franklin in 1990 and showed Mr. Bill Harlan a picture of Bonafide Genius, barn name Duke, who was born on his farm. He remembered Duke and said Duke was one of the few of his colts that actually had what he called true horse sense. Duke was with me his whole entire lifetime and was 27 when I laid him to rest on the farm I live on now..


Duke was not my first horse but was my first registered horse. Bonafide Genius and genius he was . Ca2012.

 

[NotCompSavvy]

I love the Derby and other big races , it is amazing watching these horses run .

Not knowing much about them I go by the name I find most unique so did place a 20 dollar bet on flying-mohawk to win by area guy who does this .

No odds if I win I win another 20 but it is fun .

 

[chic]

I haven't cheered on a horse at the Derby since American Pharoah many years ago. I think he won the triple crown too.

 

[NotCompSavvy]

I haven't cheered on a horse at the Derby since American Pharoah many years ago. I think he won the triple crown too.

Chances are you have seen it but the documentary " Legendary Rise of American Pharaoh ' was great .

 

[debodun]

Post time isn't until almost 7pm EDT!

 

[NotCompSavvy]

Post time isn't until almost 7pm EDT!

Later this time I think then other times .

As everyone here knows serious money into these horses and more so now they are owned by corporations .

 

[RadishRose]

A Kentucky Hot Brown at the Kentucky Derby (and generally) is a decadent, open-faced sandwich featuring turkey, bacon, tomato, and a creamy Mornay sauce, all baked until bubbly and served hot.

It's a classic dish, often enjoyed as a late-night snack or meal, and a popular choice during Derby celebrations.

Hot Brown - Wikipedia

Original Hot Brown
The Kentucky Hot Brown, a beloved open-faced sandwich, originated at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky in 1926. Chef Fred K. Schmidt created the dish as a late-night option for guests who frequented the hotel's dinner dances.

 

[debodun]

Made from race losers?

 

[Lilac]

@RadishRose, your pics made me decided on making mine open-face sandwiches today.

I'm going with Render Justice who is a long shot. This horse's trainer won the Derby last year. He was owned by Toby Keith, who passed away a year ago, & is still owned by his family. Toby's daughter said it was his dream for 30 years to have a horse in the Derby. Goes to show it's never too late.

 

[hollydolly]

I am not a betting person but I used to enjoy watching the Derby.

”Used to” being the operative. Too many horses have died on that track in the last few years and one was just PTS’d a few weeks back after it broke BOTH front legs.

They can blame track conditions all they want — I blame it on starting g these horses in training as 2 yr olds or 3 year olds with their rationale that early training makes for a stronger horse.

That’s a bunch of bull. Especially if the horse’s knees haven’t closed yet, which some don’t at that young age. It’s all about the money — all about the money and I can guarantee the horse the broke both it’s front legs had a hefty insurance policy on it.

I may get flamed for my honest thoughts but ——- I’m 77 and it sure won’t be the first time

I absolutely agree with you. I used to like you.. love to watch the horse racing, but as you so rightly say..even in the UK, where the Grand National and Ascot and more races are run, there;s too many now being run to exhaustion, or worse.. just earlier this month 2 horses had to have immediate treatment after being ridden to exhaustion...


Micheal Nolan has been suspended for 10 days after Celebre D’Allen collapsed due to exhaustion during the Grand National.

Celebre D’Allen was one of two horses that required immediate treatment from veterinary teams after Saturday’s race, with Broadway Boy also needing urgent care after a nasty fall on his neck at Valentine’s Brook.

Both horses were eventually able to walk off the racecourse at Aintree and into a horse ambulance after receiving treatment.

In the aftermath of the race, a stewards’ inquiry was opened into Nolan’s handling of Celebre D’Allen, a 125-1 outsider, after the horse was pulled up shortly after jumping the final fence.

The 13-year-old, trained by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, struggled to overcome the penultimate fence and was losing ground but Nolan opted to continue racing.

The British Horseracing Authority’s stewards’ report read: ‘An inquiry was held to consider whether Micheal Nolan, the rider of Celebre d’Allen, had continued in the race when the horse appeared to have no more to give and was clearly losing ground after the second-last fence.
The rider and the veterinary officer were interviewed, and recordings of the incident were viewed. The rider was suspended for 10 days.’


Nolan is now banned from racing on April 19-26, and May 3 and 5.

 

[That Lady in PA]

A Kentucky Hot Brown at the Kentucky Derby (and generally) is a decadent, open-faced sandwich featuring turkey, bacon, tomato, and a creamy Mornay sauce, all baked until bubbly and served hot.

It's a classic dish, often enjoyed as a late-night snack or meal, and a popular choice during Derby celebrations.

Hot Brown - Wikipedia

Original Hot Brown
The Kentucky Hot Brown, a beloved open-faced sandwich, originated at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky in 1926. Chef Fred K. Schmidt created the dish as a late-night option for guests who frequented the hotel's dinner dances.

Nothing better than a Hot Brown while staying at that hotel... oh, and bourbon!

 

[RadishRose]

@RadishRose, your pics made me decided on making mine open-face sandwiches today.

I'm going with Render Justice who is a long shot. This horse's trainer won the Derby last year. He was owned by Toby Keith, who passed away a year ago, & is still owned by his family. Toby's daughter said it was his dream for 30 years to have a horse in the Derby. Goes to show it's never too late.

Good luck w/ your bet @Lilac !
Wish I could taste your sandwich.