FReeper Canteen ~ It's Kentucky Derby Time! ~ 06 May 2023

Our Troops Rock !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Freeper Canteen Presents....

~ It’s Kentucky Derby Time!! ~

The Gas House Gang ~ 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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and family members of the above.
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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

Phil Everly ~ 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.

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

This Video is, "Through The Fire," by The Pacific Mambo Orchestra, followed by the Normal Music List.

[Theophilus]

We will sing one song for the old Kentucky Home far away!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pro is 1st!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Fiji is 2nd!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

lightman is 3rd!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And Honorable Mention goes to ML!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...are you and Tippy able to go watch the sunrise yet?

How’s Blue?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, meyer...sounds like you are ready to enjoy the Derby.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Didn’t know the name, but I’ve heard Friendship before. Fun tune.

[luvie]

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Thanks for your hard work!
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Thanks for a great thread
and all you do here,
Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We finally made it to the weekend! Hurrah!!

Enjoy it.

[luvie]

USAF Concert Band~Armed Forces Medley

WE LOVE YOU ALL!!!



The Warrior Song
YouTube Video

[luvie]

IN HONOR OF THE BEAUTIFUL FULL MOON
RISING THROUGH TREES OVER MY STREET
IT'S THE MAY FLOWER MOON

Keiko Matsui~Light Above The Trees

Benny Goodman Sextet~How High The Moon

Glenn Miller~Moonlight Serenade

Gregg Karukas~Moonlit Breeze

Butch Helemano~Lover's Moon

Miner~Paper Moon

Neil Young~Harvest Moon

[luvie]

BY THE NUMBERS
Anton Karas~The Third Man

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Thanks, unique.

Parents, you are responsible for previewing.

Bill Monroe & Emmylou Harris ~ Blue Moon of Kentucky

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Lovely rain...I’m ready for some cleansing RAIN!

Work Saturday, hopefully Sunday for a couple projects.

[luvie]

BY THE NUMBERS
Barry Manilow~Two Ships That Pass In The Night

*Calling MOJO2001* 🤣

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Derby Day, Theophilus.

[luvie]

BY THE NUMBERS
Benny Goodman~One O'Clock Jump

[Kathy in Alaska]

Cloudy and overcast, again. No moon for me.