Someone called the Kentucky Derby "Amish Nascar" and my day hasn't been the same.
(It's #HootinTootinTuesday again! Post some jokes or funny memes under this hashtag today, and bring lots of smiles to #Mastodon.)
Someone called the Kentucky Derby "Amish Nascar" and my day hasn't been the same.
(It's #HootinTootinTuesday again! Post some jokes or funny memes under this hashtag today, and bring lots of smiles to #Mastodon.)
The Mint Julep is traditionally made with fresh mint leaves, bourbon whiskey, and a touch of sugar.
The mint leaves are commonly muddled in the bottom of a glass to release their aromatic oils and then combined with bourbon,
creating a refreshing and slightly sweet flavor profile.
The Mint Julep is often served in a silver or pewter cup, filled with crushed ice, and garnished with a sprig of mint.
This cocktail is a staple at the #KentuckyDerby and is known for its ability to cool and refresh on a hot summer day.
https://makemeacocktail.com/cocktail/6832/mint-julep
Happy Derby Day everyone!
#KentuckyDerby #HunterSThompson #Decadent&Depraved #RalphSteadman #ChunderRoad
http://brianb.freeshell.org/a/kddd.pdf
At first I thought these were Bisa Butler quilts, but they aren’t — they’re Eugene Poole Jr. quilts and they are amazing!
I know the history of Black jockeys comes up around Derby time every year, but what this man is creating to celebrate their legacy is incredible
https://www.lpm.org/news/2025-04-17/quilts-show-black-kentucky-derby-jockeys-in-full-color-and-scale
“𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄, 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐘” New art here https://buff.ly/4jyhKj0
“𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄, 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐘” https://buff.ly/4heZSrJ
#OnThisDay, May 5, 1973, American Thoroughbred racehorse Secretariat won the 99th Kentucky Derby, with the fastest time ever (depicted in Secretariat, 2010)
I didn't watch it live and know nothing about the horses in the race but the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby was a 3 way photo finish with a 18-1 long shout -- Mystic Dan -- winning the race by a nose.
You can watch the entire race here:
https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/kentucky-derby-2024-full-race-mystik-dan-wins-in-a-photo-finish
The announcer blew the call naming another horse in the lead at the turn before the straight away to the finish & only figured out that Mystic Dan was in the lead until he broke away out in front beyond the turn.
Mystic Dan faded and was lucky to get the win, holding off betting favorites Sierra Leone (3-1) in 2nd and Forever Young (7-1) in 3rd.
It’s always a thrill to watch these old films of Secretariat. He knew he was a star.
I just learned that his heart weighed 22 lbs. The average racehorse’s heart is 9 lbs.
Churchill Downs Home of Kentucky Derby Louisville KY Postcard
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#kentuckyderby #churchhilldowns #horseracing #Kentucky #Postcards #Vintagepostcards #ephemera
Did someone say there was a big race today?
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1959 Plymouth Sport Fury Convertible Advertisement
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The #KentuckyDerby is just Amish NASCAR
4/15/24 — Open 6-9p Mask Recommended. No open drinks, please.
Derby Day & Summer Olympic buzz is ramping up. Enjoy this book of horse racing short stories or a photographic love letter to Paris, France!
#BonnettsBooks #DaytonOhio #BrickAndMortar #UsedBookStore #DickFrancis #HorseRacing #Steeplechase #KentuckyDerby #DerbyDay #Olympics #SummerOlympics #ParisOlympics #Paris2024
"𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐘 𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐘 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐑”
A captivating black and white masterpiece capturing the essence of a Lexington's horse country!
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐭 https://shelia-hunt.pixels.com/featured/kentucky-derby-dreamer-shelia-hunt.html