Thoroughbred horse racing has
been designated the "sport of kings" and the classic event of this regal
sport is the Kentucky Derby. Every year, over 100,000 people descend
upon Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. to watch the "most exciting two
minutes in sports".
But, the Kentucky
Derby is much more than a two-minute event. Besides the throngs of
people at the race track, Derby day is famous for its parties that take
place across the country. We've provided information here for you to
host your own party and give it that "authentic" Kentucky Derby flavor.
And don't stop there! The second and
third legs of the "Triple Crown", the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont
Stakes, offer two more opportunities to participate in the fun and
excitement of thoroughbred horse racing.
No race day party is complete without
betting on the ponies!
Click here for information
on how to spice up your party with betting ideas!
For more
information on party supplies and other party ideas,
click here to see our related sites.
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Race Day - first Saturday in May - May
5, 2012 |
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Site - Churchill
Downs, home of the twin spires, in Louisville, Kentucky hosts the race. |
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2012 will be the 138th running of the Derby. |
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race is a mile and a quarter. |
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winning horse is blanketed with a garland of Roses. |
Kentucky
Derby Specialties |
The
Kentucky Derby evokes tradition, fine food, fast horses, and awesome parties. Click here for tantalizing Derby party
recipes, fun party tips and hot links directly to Derby related sites. Join
the
crazy race fans across the nation as we celebrate the most exciting two minutes in sports! |
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If you
have a great Derby party recipe or tip, please
contact us so we can consider including it in our site. |
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Race Day - third Saturday in May - May
19, 2012 |
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Site - Pimlico
in Baltimore, Maryland hosts the race. |
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2012 will be the 136th running of the Preakness. |
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The race is a mile and three-sixteenths. |
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Preakness
Specialties |
The
winning horse is blanketed with a garland of Black-eyed Susan's. Enjoy specialties of Maryland style horse racing! Click here for crab cake and Black-eyed
Susan drink recipes!
If you have a great Preakness party recipe or tip, please
contact us so we can
consider including it in our site. |
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Race Day -
three weeks after the Preakness - June
9, 2012 |
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Site - Belmont
Park in Elmont, New York hosts the race. |
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2012 will be the 144th running
of the Belmont Stakes |
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The race is a mile and a half. |
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The
winning horse is blanketed with a garland of mums. |
| Belmont Specialties |
Try
old and new traditions at your next Belmont party! Click here for drink recipes.
If you have a Belmont party tradition, recipe or tip,
please
contact us so we
can consider including it in our site. |
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