Run for the Roses: Quick, Time to Buy the Bourbon!

[Mrs. Peel 7,157]

Today is the Kentucky Derby, the first jewel in the Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing (a.k.a. the Sport of Kings). Coverage by NBC Sports starts at 2:30, but post time isn't until 6:34 EST. So, there's ample time for you to google mint julep recipes, select one to your liking and then run out to replenish your stock of Kentucky bourbon and other ingredients. Yummers...bourbon, muddled mint... lord have mercy, what's not to like about Derby Day?

If you've never been into the ponies, check it out anyway! Not only is it a spectacle steeped in tradition, but this race arguably features some of the finest talent - in terms of horses, jockeys, and trainers - anywhere on the planet and taking place on one of the prettiest little tracks in the country. Each horse is a winner brimming with the promise of true greatness to even be competing at that level, because they have to do well in qualifying races leading up to the Kentucky Derby.

This year, I have a particular fondness for "Patch" - a 3 year-old colt so named because he lost an eye due to a mysterious infection. He drew a lousy pole position (#20) and his odds are 15 to 1. How can you not root for such an underdog? If he wins, it'll be legendary!

[Displaced Texan 11,742]

Hmmmm, an excuse to delve into my bourbon collection......

[YankeeSC 1,204]

16 minutes ago, Displaced Texan said:

Hmmmm, an excuse to delve into my bourbon collection......

You need an excuse ?!?

[Zeke 5,504]

Peel is into pony's. Go figure 

[Handyman 5,682]

1 hour ago, Displaced Texan said:

Hmmmm, an excuse to delve into my bourbon collection......

Get married and have kids and you will have an excuse every day.

[Displaced Texan 11,742]

42 minutes ago, Handyman said:

Get married and have kids and you will have an excuse every day.

Married, but no kids. I work with some seriously smart people who can be incredibly stupid and child like though...

They wonder why I drink...

[Zeke 5,504]

7 minutes ago, Displaced Texan said:

Married, but no kids. I work with some seriously smart people who can be incredibly stupid and child like though...

They wonder why I drink...

We should collaborate....

on drinking. Lol

[Displaced Texan 11,742]

Lol

[dajonga 397]

I only drink bourbon on days that end in "y"

[Displaced Texan 11,742]

Hmmm, I think my bourbon selection for he evening will be a 10 year old Michters that Mrs. DT bought me for my 50th birthday. 

 

 

[Mrs. Peel 7,157]

Poor Patch! Nice race though.

Kudos to the winner -. I raise my glass to Always Dreaming. On to the Preakness!