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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Thanks!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Saturday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country and thanks to the Canteen DJ's for posting the music to today's thread.

Be sure to support these artists and buy their music and attend their concerts when they come to your area.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[E.G.C.]

Yesterday at Comanche Lake:

[Theophilus]

LTG Buckner was killed during the closing days of the Battle of Okinawa by enemy artillery fire, making him the highest-ranking United States military officer lost to enemy fire during World War II.

[Theophilus]

Job 39:19-25

19 Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?

20 Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible.

21 He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men.

22 He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword.

23 The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield.

24 He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that it is the sound of the trumpet.

25 He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

A short history of the gardens: ** snicker **

I have not planted any veggies this year. I have several varieties of roses, hibiscus, piscuala, elephant ears, ajuga, banana trees and mariposas. I have planted the seeds of several different varieties of other roses, two peach seeds and I am expecting a delivery of other plants this afternoon but I have already forgotten what they are! ;-) Oh, yes! They are other varieties of ajuga. I just planted a few seeks of green, bell pepper but do not expect them to grow because I have not been successful with them in years past.

The climbing, white, rose bush was overwhelmed with white roses and the pink, climbing, rose bush looked like one, giant. pink rose. ;-)

I just planted guayaba and papaya seeds. They usually grow but are very sensitive to changes in weather so that I am taking a ‘wait-and-see’ attitude with them.

The hibiscus always blooms but it is unfortunate that the flowers are one day only.

There is one ground cover which I have in the garden. I do not know the name but they look like crab grass. However, they are bonified ground cover plants and have blooms.

Night before last at about 9 P.M. I was out digging up the crab grass ground cover to plant it in other areas of the garden.....during the rain. Mrs. spel was having a conniption fit but I just laughed. She was naming every disease known to man which I was going to catch if I continued to work in the rain.

Now, aren’t you sorry that you asked? ;-)

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

This Video is a Medley of "Dejala," and "Llegaste Tarde,' by Tito Gomez, followed by the Normal Music List.

[luvie]

LOL! No, not really. I am visualizing you sopping wet with Mrs. Boss at the door yelling at you to come inside. I hope you don’t get sick.

Sounds like some really cool plants and the roses sound beautiful. All my roses have died. The drought and that awful freeze from winter before last did them in. I ask for new bushes, but hubby ignores me. :)

[Rusty0604]

I’m not betting today, but it’s bad luck to not place a bet on a gray horse. I like White Abarrio, looks pretty good.

[StAnDeliver]

Great live appearance by President Trump on the balcony about 20 minutes ago. Surrounded by supporters. Waved to the crowd.

[Rusty0604]

I saw that! What a longcshot! RICH Strike!

[Theophilus]

Wow what a naughty horse LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And the winner IS.. RICH STRIKE!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Rich Strike was not happy being led by another horse...naughty indeed.

[Roccus]

Late friend I used to work with got married on a Derby Day back in the 80s.
On the trip from the Church to the photographer’s, to the reception he had the limo driver pull in to a bar so they could watch the Derby...tuxedos, gowns and all.
I never believed the story until I met his wife and she confirmed it.

RIP, Mark.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Rich Strike does NOT like to stand still!!

[Duchess47]

Wow. Amazing horse.

[Kathy in Alaska]

RIP, Mark...but what a GREAT story, and piece of family history!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I loved the drone shot of him coming from the back and weaving in and out to find his place on the inside and then, take off for the win!

[Duchess47]

Very impressive horse.