In our box early in the day
We were in the second floor of the clubhouse, with a great view and even better, an overhang to protect us from the rain!
A lifelong dream come true: I go to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby!
We were in the second floor of the clubhouse, with a great view and even better, an overhang to protect us from the rain!
I got to meet Ron Turcotte. He rode Secretariat to a Triple Crown victory in 1973, having won the Derby on Riva Ridge in 1972. He also won the fastest Derby and Belmont (and the Preakness, too, but the timer malfunctioned) and his 31-length win on Secretariat in the Belmont remains an all-time record achievement.
The view of the post parade as the horses head to the starting gate. It poured for most of the day, but the sun came out when the horses stepped onto the track.
The mint julep is the traditional drink of the Derby. The glasses are a popular souvenir and for $10 you get to keep the glass.
The first Derby I've ever actually bet, and I picked the winner. My $5 ticket on Super Saver paid $45.00.