Kentucky Derby

[+ purplekow]

Picking Exacta of Macracken and Hence played both ways.

[MikeBiDude]

Picking Exacta of Macracken and Hence played both ways.

I guess you're Always Dreaming with that exacta

[+ purplekow]

I guess you're Always Dreaming with that exacta

Well there is a reason they call it gambling. I had $3 and a dream. Now I have a scrap of paper.

[+ bashful]

OMG, I didn't realize today was the Derby. The last time I watched it was 2 years ago, at the lobby bar of the Hyatt, nervously waiting to meet a guy for my very first experience, an "erotic" massage. The experience pales in comparison to subsequent ones.

[MikeBiDude]

OMG, I didn't realize today was the Derby. The last time I watched it was 2 years ago, at the lobby bar of the Hyatt, nervously waiting to meet a guy for my very first experience, an "erotic" massage. The experience pales in comparison to subsequent ones.

Always the first Saturday in May....

[+ nycman]

Has anyone ever gone?

 

Fun?

 

Epic Spectacle?

 

Ridiculous waste of time?

 

Smells like horse shit and no one really likes mint juleps anyways?

[MikeBiDude]

I went in 1992...as a fan it was worth a visit, once. I much prefer the fall Breeders Cup two days of premium horse racing.

[instudiocity]

OMG, I didn't realize today was the Derby. The last time I watched it was 2 years ago, at the lobby bar of the Hyatt, nervously waiting to meet a guy for my very first experience, an "erotic" massage. The experience pales in comparison to subsequent ones.

First Saturday in May -Mint Julep Day

[Chuckball]

I went one year and found a spot of grass in the infield. One very handsome dude was walking by me clutching what must have been a thousand dollars in his hand. I asked him if he was on his way to make a bet. He stated that was his intention and said he would be placing the full amount on the horse considered to be the favorite to win. I replied,"Too bad you are going to lose all that cash." He asked who I would bet on. I replied, " The Canadian horse, Sunny's Halo." Without further word he was off to the parimutual and on his return he told me he bet it all on Longshot Sunny's Halo. I felt very badly for making such a flippant comment when I was only willing to wager a 2 dollar bet myself.

Long story short, Sunny's Halo won the race and paid out an amazing sum($7 for a $2 bet). Buddy saw me again and thanked me for the tip and as a sign of appreciation bought me a beer.

[MikeBiDude]

I went one year and found a spot of grass in the infield. One very handsome dude was walking by me clutching what must have been a thousand dollars in his hand. I asked him if he was on his way to make a bet. He stated that was his intention and said he would be placing the full amount on the horse considered to be the favorite to win. I replied,"Too bad you are going to lose all that cash." He asked who I would bet on. I replied, " The Canadian horse, Sunny's Halo." Without further word he was off to the parimutual and on his return he told me he bet it all on Longshot Sunny's Halo. I felt very badly for making such a flippant comment when I was only willing to wager a 2 dollar bet myself.

Long story short, Sunny's Halo won the race and paid out an amazing sum($7 for a $2 bet). Buddy saw me again and thanked me for the tip and as a sign of appreciation bought me a beer.

Eddie Delahoussey (sp?) was the jock. Sunny's Halo was actually the second betting favorite in the win pool, so not really a "long shot" but a nice payoff by any means!!!!