Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.... who's going?

**Pulp Fiction** · 04-21-2015, 07:02 PM

Is anybody going to Oaks or Derby day?

Last year was my first ever Derby.... life long resident of KY, but I've only been to one Derby.

**Jarons** · 04-22-2015, 01:02 AM

I never had any desire to go to the Kentucky Derby.

***Westside*** · 04-22-2015, 07:45 PM

I like to watch the Derby on my television set. As far actually going to the Derby, I have no desire.

**Pulp Fiction** · 04-22-2015, 08:44 PM

If you are planning on going.... STAY AWAY FROM THE INFIELD!!!!!!!

***Granny Bear*** · 04-22-2015, 08:48 PM

Why? That where you pitch your tent?? LOL

My husband was an MP in the National Guards for years, and the Derby was one of his annual assignments. I've heard a lot of stories from the "in field".....so many in fact, that I have never been to a Derby.

Be sure and take a picture of your wife's hat again this year. She was smokin' in that frock last Derby!!!

**Spirit100** · 04-23-2015, 05:48 AM

Back in my roaring 20s had many a fun time in the infield and in the stands for the Oaks and Derby. Have always enjoyed the more family friendly environs of the Oaks.

Parenthood has "curbed" my big crowd-party hardy days. Now we enjoy grilling out with family and friends and watching the Derby on TV.

Always a great weekend for the entire state of Kentucky. Enjoy it! :Thumbs:

***Granny Bear*** · 04-23-2015, 01:19 PM

We always watch the Derby. And that is normally the day I plant most of my flower beds and pots!! Hope the rain holds off that day.

**Pulp Fiction** · 04-23-2015, 02:35 PM

Granny Bear Wrote:Why? That where you pitch your tent?? LOL

My husband was an MP in the National Guards for years, and the Derby was one of his annual assignments. I've heard a lot of stories from the "in field".....so many in fact, that I have never been to a Derby.

Be sure and take a picture of your wife's hat again this year. She was smokin' in that frock last Derby!!!

We are not going this year..... :insane: :Sad04:

***Granny Bear*** · 04-23-2015, 08:38 PM

She can still dress up and wear her hat!!

Wink

**64SUR** · 04-24-2015, 02:36 PM

I will be going to keeneland to place my bets on a friday for derby day. Well i mean to give keeneland my money. :truestory:

**64SUR** · 05-01-2015, 03:00 AM

Going to keeneland tomorrow to place my bet on the Derby.

12-1 Firing Line
5-2 American Pharoah
3-1 Dortmund

My Sleeper horse 20-1 International Star. Confused

nicker:

**64SUR** · 05-03-2015, 04:07 AM

64SUR Wrote:Going to keeneland tomorrow to place my bet on the Derby.

12-1 Firing Line
5-2 American Pharoah
3-1 Dortmund

My Sleeper horse 20-1 International Star. nicker:

:Cheerlead :worthy: :Cheerlead :truestory:

**64SUR** · 05-03-2015, 04:30 AM

Won a $2.00 Tri-Box $202.00
Won a $2.00 STRAIGHT $202.00
Won a 2.00 Ex-Box $72.60

TOTAL of $476.00 :notbad:

**Spirit100** · 05-04-2015, 11:10 PM

Had Dortmund and Firing Line in an exacta box. Was a very exciting race. It will be interesting to see if Pharoah has the endurance to win at greater lengths!

What do you think SUR?

**Spirit100** · 05-04-2015, 11:11 PM

and almost forgot...congrats on the winnings!

; )

**64SUR** · 05-05-2015, 12:44 AM

Spirit100 Wrote:Had Dortmund and Firing Line in an exacta box. Was a very exciting race. It will be interesting to see if Pharoah has the endurance to win at greater lengths!

What do you think SUR?

I see America Pharoah winning the Preakness. Going to wait and see if International Star and Stanford gets in the race. As of right now going to take a chance on.

$10.00 Str-Tri. 1. Firing Line 2. America Pharoah 3. Dortmund
$15.00 str-Tri. 1. Dortmund 2. America Pharoah 3. Firing Line.

I will Tri-Box all three for sure how much I don't know yet. :HitWall:

**jetpilot** · 05-05-2015, 04:45 AM

Going to be a very exciting Preakness and Belmont. Very deep field and great chances to make $$$. Not fond of NY horses but watch out for Frosted who was way too far back in the Derby and finished well.:pondering: