FReeper Canteen ~ Tunes For Our Troops: It's Kentucky Derby Time 2020! ~ 05 September 2020

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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.

More on the Kentucky Derby Trophy

Kate Smith ~ My Old Kentucky Home

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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.

[luvie]

SOUTHERN COMFORT
Explosions In The Sky~From West Texas

[luvie]

Very cool woohoo! LOL!

[luvie]

SOUTHERN COMFORT
Four80East~Mint Julep

WELL, NO MINT JULEP FOR ME...
...BUT I AM READY FOR THE PILLOWS!
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS...
...AND GOD BLESS
AMERICA!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, spel, and thank you for the Friday Night Addition of the Salsa Addiction Emergency Room! ((HUGS))

[radu]

There was a little rain shower close to town about an hour ago. The cam caught a pretty partial rainbow arch, and the sun was bright as could be at the airport.
Still clear to the west but clouds are rolling in over the mountains.

It WILL be nice not having white-knuckle drives to work this winter when the roads are slick. :-)

[radu]

I know the feeling! LOL I’ll need to wear a flannel shirt or a sweater when I sit outside with Jobu at night. I just stepped out on the front porch and it’s a little cool for short sleeves now.

He opens the window when it’s that cold? What’s wrong with that young man? LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening/morning, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Hope you get some “me” time this Labor Day weekend.

Don’t forget to rest.

[luvie]

He LOVES the cold weather. That’s why he is always so excited when it snows. I’m too cold natured to like it that much. it’s just that I’m SO tired of the hot summer!

I need to step out and see how it feels here. However, it’s still 81 degrees. Geez!

[Kathy in Alaska]

“One Mint Julip”...cute. LOL!!

[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.

Folks, be sure to support these artists by buying their music and attending their concerts when they come to your area.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Spike Jones is hilarious!! Thanks, dfwgator, for sharing this for the troops. ((HUGS))

My grandma had a bunch of his 78s when I was a kid.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, P.O.E., for sharing both versions. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

And Honorable Mention goes to radu!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, blueunicorn6, for a good laugh. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, HGC, for the tunes. ((HUGS))

[radu]

Some people are weird like that. LOL Just like some people thrive in hot weather.

The daytime temps will probably be perfect for you while you’re up there visiting.
Just have your coat by the bed so you can stay warm when you wake up in the mornings with that window open.

Ugh! Still 81 degrees? Not a good sign for the day ahead, is it?

[radu]

Howdy, E.G.C. (HUGZ))

Where did you and Gizmo head off to for your daily romp yesterday?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, my, for the tunes. ((HUGS))

[luvie]

Well, it’s the desert, so hopefully if the humidity is low, it’ll be lovely by morning. Actually, it says it’ll be 70 by 5am. Of course, who the heck gets up at 5am. LOL! Not ME!

I’m taking sweats to wear to sleep in when up there. And socks. LOL! Then when I get home, it’ll probably be back to summer weight jammies.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
Music posted for your enjoyment. Thank you for serving our country.

Parents, you are responsible for previewing.

Elvis ~ Kentucky Rain

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