FReeper Canteen ~ It's Kentucky Derby Time! ~ 04 May 2024

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]

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
Carlos Santana~Moonflower

[Songcraft]

"Wild Horses" - The Rolling Stones

[luvie]

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
Cassandra Wilson~Watch The Sun Rise

[luvie]

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
Creedence Clearwater Revival~Bad Moon Rising

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Have a relaxing weekend and enjoy working on your car.

[luvie]

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
Chris Geith~Diamonds In The Sky

[luvie]

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE
Corrine Bailey Rae~Like A Star

AND MY STAR IS MY PILLOW!
AND I AM READY TO FIND IT!
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS
...AND GOD BLESS
AMERICA!!

[Songcraft]

"I Don't Want To Talk About It" - Crazy Horse

"Down by the River" - Neil Young & Crazy Horse

[Kathy in Alaska]

Run for The Roses...beautiful song. Thanks, SomeCallMeTim. ((HUGS))

[Songcraft]

Recently laicized Catholic priest, (Fr.) Frank Pavone, national director of "Priests for Life", gives an excellent 30-minute talk here about President Trump, MAGA, presidential immunity, Biden, current events like the university riots, the upcoming election, etc.   (Includes some prayer & scripture too.)

Highly recommended video for people of all religious affiliations and viewpoints.   Well worth watching (maybe not right now, but when you get a chance, after listening to all the great music here).   (Scroll down just a smidgen at link for the video.)

(I shared this link in another thread here already, but I wanted to share it one more time here too, for the good Friday night Canteen Music folks.   Hope nobody minds too much.   Please share the video link with others, if you can.)

[P.O.E.]

One Mint Julep- Bob James version

[Songcraft]

Ooops!   Forgot to add the link.   (You can click on his picture to get there, or, just go here:   "(Fr.) Frank Pavone's message".)

[PROCON]

Thanks for tonight's Canteen, Kathy, not anything going on my way this weekend, just the usual extreme laziness.

I hope you have some 'you' time this weekend!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[luvie]

Howdy, Kathy! You’re very welcome. I love doing this tiny thing for our troops who do so much for us! ❤️

Thank YOU for all you do...for them AND for us! (((hugs)))

[Songcraft]

"One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" - George Thorogood

[Kathy in Alaska]

I miss George Jones...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Twice....been there, done that. LOL! And will surely do it again.

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! And what does one do for Star Wars Day? I was never into that series.

[Songcraft]

"Wade In The Water" - Golden Gate Quartet

Goodnight!