FReeper Canteen ~ It's Kentucky Derby time!! ~ 01 May 2021

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[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

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.

[luvie]

HAPPY 88TH, WILLIE!
Willie Nelson~Just Breathe
A new favorite...

[luvie]

It's always a gamble if we'll get enough to make things stay green and so our water bill won't be the national debt. LOL! Glad that corn is in the ground. Now you can sit and watch it grow...literally. 🌽

[luvie]

Hey there MY! Hope you’re doing well. Is it getting nice and warm up there?

[luvie]

HAPPY 88TH, WILLIE!
Willie Nelson~Over The Rainbow

[luvie]

HAPPY 88TH, WILLIE!
Willie Nelson~Rainbow Connection

[luvie]

HAPPY 88TH, WILLIE!
Willie Nelson~Something To Get Through

[luvie]

HAPPY 88TH, WILLIE!
Willie Nelson~The Warmth Of The Sun

[luvie]

HAPPY 88TH, WILLIE!
Willie Nelson~Unchained Melody
My #1 favorite Willie song.

[luvie]

HAPPY 88TH, WILLIE!
Willie Nelson~What'll I Do

[luvie]

HAPPY 88TH, WILLIE!
Willie Nelson~Whiskey River

[luvie]

HAPPY 88TH, WILLIE!
Willie Nelson~You Don't Know Me
...NO, BUT I KNOW MY PILLOWS
AND I'M READY TO FIND THEM!
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS...
...AND GOD BLESS
AMERICA!!

[radu]

It’s a gamble for anyone to depend on Mother Nature for anything. It seems like there’s either not enough or too much.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We made it through the week. Did you get all your appointments taken care of?

You and your back get some good rest.

[luvie]

Totally true. Just like your farmers having to wait and wait till is STOPPED raining so they could get on with their job.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu, and thanks for the tunes for the troops. ((HUGS))

[Liberty Valance]

Early? Time for a margarita perhaps ... ;o)~

Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett

[radu]

It needed to stop raining and it needed to warm up. Double whammy this year. It’s going to be a late harvest this year.

[luvie]

Drink up....

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.
You’re quite welcome. *HUGZ*

Ready to kick back a little bit this weekend?

[radu]

Right on time for that! LOL