A few years ago, I attended the Kentucky Derby which happens on the first weekend in May in Louisville, Kentucky.
This is an event that I recommend you plan ahead for. I would even consider a package deal because it is less stressful than driving and parking.
Hundreds of thousands of people pour into the area just for a weekend of horseracing. Friday is the Oaks Race. This is when the three-year-old fillies take the course. The winner of the Kentucky Oaks Race gets a blanket of pink carnations that is placed over the horse’s back. Many of the crowd wear pink that day in support of the young female horses.
On Saturday the Kentucky Derby is run. The Derby Race is the tenth of the eleven races of the day. Red roses are what the blanket is made of for the winner of this race. The race is often called the “Run for the Roses.”
On this day women wear their finest dresses, and each has a hat to match. Some are out of this world beautiful while others are funny. It’s a show just to people watch.
I love everything about the Kentucky Derby Races. There’s nothing like the excitement that builds in you when the announcer says, “And they’re off!”
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ReplyDeleteOh I remember going to the races on special occasions.
ReplyDeleteI love a race any time. We often go while on vacation.
Deletei do not go to this kind of event:)
ReplyDeleteIf you get a chance you need to try it. It is just plain old fun.
DeleteSo, the Kentucky Derby is about to take place this year, as it's almost May. It sounds rather like Royal Ascot, with women wearing extraordinary confections on their heads. - great fun.
ReplyDeleteIt will be this weekend. There are plenty of hats, food and horses.
DeleteI've never been to a horse race and your description of Kentucky Derby Race sounds highly exciting!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the release of your new book! Wishing you big success with its sale!
The races are exciting. Thanks for the praise. I loved writing the book.
DeleteSuch a fabulous hat! Wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteI have a new one for this year. A lovely all pink one. I'll be posting pictures on Saturday.
DeleteSuch a fun and enlightening post!
ReplyDeleteI hope I made it sound as fun as it is.
DeleteI always enjoy the Kentucky Derby but I've never been to anything quite like that. The hats! Three cheers on your book and thanks for stopping by my blog this week, too!
ReplyDeleteJeanie, thanks for having me. My hat is nothing compared to what some women wear. I'm looking forward to Saturday and the big event.
ReplyDeleteI love the hats the ladies wear. I used to live in Cincinnati, so I'm pretty familiar with the happening of the Kentucky Derby. Congratulations on your book!
ReplyDeleteYeah, living in Cincinnati would put you close enough to be aware of the Derby. I do love the hats.
Deletethe race is great......
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing beautiful photos.....and book review.
The race is great fun. I have already started watching racing today to prepare for tomorrow.
DeleteGreat post :)
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