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.

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Kate Smith ~ My Old Kentucky Home

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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

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[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Four inches of rain overnight and rain all day but we have never even been threatened with floodwaters. It rained most of today, also. A total of seven inches thus far. The rain is supposed to continue tomorrow. We are in good shape and the plants are loving all of the rain. ;-)

[luvie]

Yes, it will, and hopefully, good ol’ mother nature won’t have more little surprises up her sleeve.

[Liberty Valance]

Exactly Like You ~ Josh Turner with The Gabe Terracciano Trio

[Liberty Valance]

Lefty Frizzell - If You've Got The Money I've Got The Time

[radu]

Dang!!! You’ve been hammered! I’m surprised, and glad, you haven’t had flooding. Have you planted goodies in the garden this year? If so, they’re probably lovin’ the rain and there’ll be some good eatin’ later on.

[radu]

Mother Nature loves throwing out surprises. LOL I’m not holding my breath on there being no more this year. Just hoping there aren’t any big whollops.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening/morning, ML...((HUGS))...hope you have some nice Blue weather and can catch a few garage sales.

[The Mayor]

Thanks and yes. Back is coming back : )

So many appointments but hopefully all productive.
I just need to go easy. Pain meds are ok after Chiro adjustment.

[Liberty Valance]

Neon Moon (Cover) - Foxes and Fossils

[Kathy in Alaska]

Greetings and Salutations, Liberty and thanks for the tunes for the troops. ((HUGS))

[luvie]

Speaking of HER, I hear thunder and after looking at the radar, I see a big rain cloud just southwest of us. So we might get wet again. Oh, and I just got a lightning alert.

Remember when you knew there was going to be lightning when you heard thunder? And you didn’t need your phone to tell you about it? LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Rio...we will find out tomorrow afternoon...Helium!!

[Liberty Valance]

Somedy Someway ~ Marshall Crenshaw

[Kathy in Alaska]

I love being able see the military planes when they not only fly close, but directly overhead. When I hear them I go out on the deck and try to find them.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Glad you made it “safely” through the week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I didn’t forget...it is a great tune for you to post. LOL! And thanks...((HUGS))

[radu]

Darn the luck that big batch of rain is passing west of town. But there’s still stuff between Big Lake and you that might get there.

I still don’t have a cell phone to tell me it’s going to rain or there’ll be lightning. LOL I just check the radar and if there’s rain in the area, I keep fingers crossed for luck that it will get here.

[Kathy in Alaska]

12. Helium (50-1)
Trainer: Mark Casse

Jockey: Julien Leparoux

Current Form: One of three horses with unblemished records. Ballooned to 3-for-3 after stretching longer and taking the Tampa Bay Derby.

Worth a Wager? Lightly raced, but he has done everything asked of him. Upgrade in talented opponents as well as distance issues lead to his first loss. Seventh.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, TBP, and thanks for the guide. Fun to read.