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Some people wait for Super Bowl Sunday, others mark their calendars to watch Wimbledon, but for me, the first Saturday in May has always been my favorite sporting day of the year. Just as it has on every first Saturday in May since 1875, The Kentucky Derby will be run at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky this Saturday, and I can’t wait. I love the pomp and circumstance, the crazy hats, the back stories about the horses and their owners, trainers and jockeys, and I always tear up when the band plays My Old Kentucky Home when the horses walk onto the track. For the record, I have picked the winner of the past two Kentucky Derbys – this year my pick is Dortmund.
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| California Chrome winning the 2014 Kentucky Derby |
My friend Patricia of PvE Design is a Louisville native…I love her Derby Day illustration:
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And, if you are having a Derby party or looking for authentic Kentucky recipes to celebrate on Saturday, look no further than my other blog buddy, Elizabeth, of Pine Cones and Acorns‘ who recently posted 15 Fabulous Kentucky Derby Party Ideas…
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How will you be celebrating Derby Day? Who is your pick to wear the blanket of roses this year?
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May your mint julep cup runneth over…wherever you may be wandering this weekend…
xoxo
How I wish I could watch the races. I am enamored with the horse and his power, beauty, whimsy (they can make the funniest faces!) and beautiful lines while running or just standing still.
That mint julep looks FANTASTIC, and may the best horse and rider win!
I too love the pomp and circumstance that surrounds this big day, I love watching the preshow as much as the race itself. This year will be at a shower (assuming I am feeling better) while its happening but look forward to the recaps….may the best horse win!
How I wish we went to Louisville when it was Derby time! ONe of these days… one of these days… Have a great weekend Sandy!
Hello Sandy,
I love the Derby and like you I tear up when they play My Old Kentucky Home. I have not picked my horse yet but will tomorrow.
Thank you for featuring my post, you are such a sweetie! For the record, the brownies are Fabulous!! They are the best brownies I gave ever eaten.
I hope you have a fabulous weekend.
Thanks again.
Xxoo Elizabeth
I always get too nervous to watch the Derby as I fear a horse getting inured but I love the tradition of it and the pomp and circumstance of the whole vent!