Whose going to the KY Derby
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I can't even win Bingo. Maybe I should wait until there's a horse named Bingo and bet on it to lose.
In more Derbies than I care to count, I've picked one winner. Canonero II. 1970 was rainy and I remembered that the horse was a mudder. (Cue the obvious jokes.)
I've never been. I think all my younger sibs did the whole infield drinking thing. For awhile in the 70s, I toyed with going to the Oaks. Now, the Oaks is almost as big.
I've never been. I think all my younger sibs did the whole infield drinking thing. For awhile in the 70s, I toyed with going to the Oaks. Now, the Oaks is almost as big.
I've lived in The Ville all my life.
I was in the infield for two Derbys in the 70s. I witnessed a lot of shenanigans I shouldn't even mention here. Now I go out of my way to avoid that part of town...
I was in the infield for two Derbys in the 70s. I witnessed a lot of shenanigans I shouldn't even mention here. Now I go out of my way to avoid that part of town...
Went 9 years in a row in the 70's never saw a horse but had a hell of a time.
………..Than drive to Louisville. I can watch varmits chasing each other for free every day.
Why, hell mention them! It'll be ok and good fun. lots of ppl wants to know what goes ok in the infield. Alot of ppl don't realize you don't even see a horse all day in person. Let's have some fun. Tell us a story or 2. I'll tell ya one from about 5 or maybe 6 yrs ago, can't remember which but a guy got so shitfaced that he also got **** pants. The girl he was with just happened to be on the first date and she kept patting on him, asking are you okay. Hell, just because he couldn't answer didn't mean he was or wasn't but the real question I kept thinking was is this hot *** girl ok! She was a dime piece and laying there with a dude who had his pants up loaded up and I never knew you could create so much separation In that infield. They had a section to themselves.
I always wondered if they got married because if she was loyal enough to stick it, stunk it out with a dude like that she must be special. ***** must've been nose blind or have a RKelly fetish....
I have a lot of family from that area on my Dads side. There was no problem as kids walking around there back in the 70s and 80s. It slowly evolved to crap like most of the south end has unfortunately. There is a whole different element living there now for the most part.
Was dating daughter of Wathen Knebelkamp and sat in his box one Detby in the mid 90’s. Lots of famous people stopped by to visit his wife, who was still attending every year. She also happened to have Derek Anderson’s mom as her housekeeper. All the famous people were in the upper deck as I recall, course you only see them if you hang around the elevator due to security up there.
Lots of animals in the infield as I remember what we called them. All sunburned coming out.
Lots of animals in the infield as I remember what we called them. All sunburned coming out.
Thank you for identifying the 2nd betting choice. Box him in an exacta with Forte and you can win $10.
Dated an affiliate tracks VP’s daughter for a brief bit late 90’s. Had corporate tent passes and a box on the first turn. All food and drink was free as were the passes. Only derby I’ve ever been too, didn’t spend a dime. Will never beat that setup, doubt I ever go again. Wife and I own a condo in Florida and spend the whole month in May now anyway.
I think he wins it. Forte will be in my superfecta along with Mandarin Hero and a longshot to be named.
Practical Move is a good horse.Kingsbarns has got some pop but Forte wins it.
I’d like to go but I want to do it right. I want to dress up, have a woman in one hand and an old fashioned in the other. I can’t afford tickets to do it that way. I’m sure as hell not putting on a suit to be in the infield
Just realized Mandarin Hero may not make it to the field. Shows how much I know. So yes, beat against Forte and Practical Move and ye shall become rich.
The horse racing industry is cruel, and Horseracing Wrongs estimates that more than 2,000 horses die while racing or training on U.S. racetracks annually. The organization also notes that horses are forced to race on bodies that have not reached maturity and are routinely drugged to maximize performance. Additionally, horses that are no longer profitable to their owners are often killed or sent to slaughterhouses, where they are butchered for profit.
Furthermore, a study conducted by The Jockey Club in 2012 found that the fatality rate for horses in the United States was 1.91 per 1,000 starts, meaning that nearly 2 horses die for every 1,000 starts. The study also found that the risk of fatal injury increases with a horse's age, meaning that older horses are more likely to suffer fatal injuries while racing.
Overall, the data supports the claim that the horse racing industry can be cruel and harmful to horses. The high fatality rate, the use of drugs, and the treatment of horses after their racing careers are over all suggest that the industry needs to be reformed to prioritize the welfare of the animals involved.
Furthermore, a study conducted by The Jockey Club in 2012 found that the fatality rate for horses in the United States was 1.91 per 1,000 starts, meaning that nearly 2 horses die for every 1,000 starts. The study also found that the risk of fatal injury increases with a horse's age, meaning that older horses are more likely to suffer fatal injuries while racing.
Overall, the data supports the claim that the horse racing industry can be cruel and harmful to horses. The high fatality rate, the use of drugs, and the treatment of horses after their racing careers are over all suggest that the industry needs to be reformed to prioritize the welfare of the animals involved.
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Maybe but if one bitches and nit picks on everything involved in sport or life then what's the purpose?
Horse racing isn't perfect and problems abound but the same thing can be said about ANYTHING.
You're right. And we weren't going this year. But it's the 50 year anniversary of Secretariat winning and I just couldn't not go. He's my favorite all time.
Agreed, we do it up right. Woodford Spires instead of ole fashioneds though. Except for one mint julep. I have one a year. On derby day. They do the all inclusive now. Food and drinks. We have a box this year. A covered box. Going with one of the state representatives. I don't wear a suit or tie. But I do wear a sport jacket and hat, of course.
“NHTSA notes indicates there are on average 99 fatalities every day from a car accident. There are 7,507 people injured in the United States in car accidents every day.”
Horse Wrongs: “We can no longer drive cars, they are killing too many people!”
“NHTSA notes indicates there are on average 99 fatalities every day from a car accident. There are 7,507 people injured in the United States in car accidents every day.”
Transportation is something that is necessary in modern society. Mindless entertainment from forcing animals to run around tracks is not necessary. Durp.
My point is, you’re using the rare horse racing catastrophe to support the argument we should shut it down. I also assure you a large thoroughbred does not feel pain during a race from a small whip. They are doing what they were born to do—run.
So because they may like to run it’s okay to expose them to potential track injuries and ship the ones that aren’t racing worthy, to abattoirs to be slaughtered. Just in the US over 2,000 horses are euthanized for injuries sustained in racing or during training. Btw, I see horses all the time and very very rarely do I see them running. Especially at full speed. It’s an unnecessary industry of mindless entertainment that puts animals in danger and a good majority of them are just slaughtered.
How many dogs and cats are killed yearly at humane societies...is it a crime now to go fishing for supper...should we boycott Starkist...if my horse is running in my field on my farm and breaks both legs and has to be put down did I slaughter him...should we stop eating hamburgers...how about we just boycott Tyson foods or businesses that kill Hogs...should we destroy Hawks that eat roadkill....the list is endless.
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