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Kentucky Derby

cooby May 01 2018 11:29 AM

For some reason this year I am really excited about it! Maybe because I’ve been reading Dick Francis books. Anybody know what time it’ll start?

d'Kong76 May 01 2018 02:01 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

Generally all you have to do is turn on the tv at 6:30 and watch for twenty minutes and you get everything one could possibly need to know that they cram into a four hour show haha. (guesstimating) I'll be at Shea, wonder if they show it on big screen.

Ceetar May 01 2018 02:06 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

d'Kong76 wrote: Generally all you have to do is turn on the tv at 6:30 and watch for twenty minutes and you get everything one could possibly need to know that they cram into a four hour show haha. (guesstimating) I'll be at Shea, wonder if they show it on big screen. no power in the parking lot unfortunately. I think "What time is the derby" is one of those things SEO click-bait sites like Deadspin tend to steal because everyone is googling it.

cooby May 01 2018 02:39 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

Yes I finally found 6:50, but lots of earlier stuff. If it’s nice I’ll be outside all day :)

Benjamin Grimm May 01 2018 02:41 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

I predict that this year it will be won by a horse with a smaller-than-average human being on its back.

cooby May 01 2018 02:44 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

Trying to think of a Kentucky derby inspired supper

Mets Willets Point May 01 2018 03:01 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

Who should I bet on at my neighbors' annual Derby party? I need to make sure I have good judgment before I get smashed on mint juleps.

d'Kong76 May 01 2018 03:42 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

cooby wrote: Trying to think of a Kentucky derby inspired supper Apples, carrots and wild oats?

41Forever May 01 2018 03:49 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

I went to Churchill Downs for some races a few years back. It was the evening activity for a conference. It's in an odd location, and parts of it are kinda dumpy. It was a few weeks after the Derby, and they were still taking down all the temporary seating that goes up for the events. It was kinda cool -- like shipping containers converted into suites, stacked on top of each other. I got the impression that the vast number of permanent seats are empty except for Derby Day. But it was fun. We could walk up and get right next to the track and winner's circle. And, I won $10.

Benjamin Grimm May 01 2018 04:08 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

The Southern Lady has a few ideas: KENTUCKY DERBY RECIPES

cooby May 01 2018 04:22 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

Mmmmm! Good stuff there I don’t know about bearded dragon treats though

cooby May 05 2018 08:01 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

I am rooting for Lone Sailor.

MFS62 May 05 2018 10:25 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

d'Kong76 wrote: Generally all you have to do is turn on the tv at 6:30 and watch for twenty minutes and you get everything one could possibly need to know that they cram into a four hour show haha. (guesstimating) Your four hour guesstimate is close, but low. My channel directory says the program goes from 2:30 - 7:15 in order to show us "the most exciting two minutes in sports". yikes! Later

Frayed Knot May 05 2018 10:45 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

MFS62 wrote: Your four hour guesstimate is close, but low. My channel directory says the program goes from 2:30 - 7:15 in order to show us "the most exciting two minutes in sports". yikes! Later And that doesn't even count the couple of hours of coverage on the NBC Sports channel which preceded the 2:30 start-up of the NBC network coverage So it winds up more like the least exciting nine hours in sports. Plus, I still maintain that a Bartolo Colon triple is the most exciting two minutes in sports.

cooby May 05 2018 11:25 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

Bartolo Colon triple is the most exciting two minutes in sports. absolutely. I Want Him Back. Damn near missed this after working in the yard and woods planting trees all day. FYI, our supper will be Meatballs and Getty, as my grandson would say.

Mets Willets Point May 08 2018 03:31 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

My daughter won $70 bucks!

d'Kong76 May 08 2018 04:17 PM Re: Kentucky Derby

Who does she like in the Preakness? haha