May 3, 2008
Run for the Roses '08
It may be a long hike from Lexington Ave. to Lexington, Kentucky, and even farther to Louisville, but New Yorkers are not immune to the draw of the 'sport of kings.' The 134th running of the Kentucky Derby takes place today and many people around the city will be doing what most seem to do at the races--wagering and drinking. Mapfaced has a guide on bars to watch the races at Churchill Downs.
For those unfamiliar with the participants, Big Brown is the current favorite and running at 3-1 odds. The horse is relatively inexperienced, however, and running from the outside post, which could be a disadvantage. A guide to this evening's favortites is available here. Post time is 6:04 p.m.
True aficionados will have had their mint julep ingredients steeping at least overnight to make the syrup as flavorful as possible, but it's never too late to run out for some sprigs and muddle in a hurry. Recipe for the cocktail of the Kentucky Derby.
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You know what would be cool to do if you were rich? buy a racehorse and name it "this horse is my slave" and enter it in matches. You know how awesome it would be when the announcer yells "THIS HORSE IS MY SLAVE" over the speakers during races?
When does the cool part kick in?
Today's tip: Sarah Jessica by a nose.
You know what would be cool to do if you were rich? buy a racehorse and name it "this horse is my slave" and enter it in matches. You know how awesome it would be when the announcer yells "THIS HORSE IS MY SLAVE" over the speakers during races?
When does the cool part kick in?
- when all the elitist rich snobs feel shamed and turn white whenever the truth is said on the speakers.