It's Derby Day!!!

Ziroc · 05-06-2006, 08:15 AM

Not wearing any weird hats.. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Anyone watching it? I know we have some Kentucky folks here (I'm from there) So I know all about Derby week and today is the race!

(Video) You can watch the all day feeds here:
http://www.whas11.com//sharedcontent...ops=liveplayer

And 84WHAS AM Audio (Louisville's powerhouse AM)
http://www.84whas.com

Wow, see who won the Oaks?!

Felix The Assassin · 05-06-2006, 11:03 AM

It all started April 22nd with "Thunder", it just finally ends this week-end, with a horse race. The 'Gault-House' which is nothing really, rents the "Presidential Suite" for roughly $500 to &1100 nightly for those who would like a waterfront suite. However, last night Mr. (insert your favorite millionaire horse breeder) was able to partake in the accomodations for a mere, $10,750 without room-service.
Another overly priced comodity?. Some of my colleague's paid $1,000 for a spot on the infield to accomodate all 5 of them. That's $200 a piece to stand on some well trimmed Kentucky Blugrass. Sadly, one cannot observe the entire race from the infield.
Will tomorrow ever come?

Ziroc · 05-06-2006, 12:15 PM

Hmm, tickets for the infield are $40 right now.. (And yeah, the infield is where all the drunks hang out)

But yeh, the costs are just crazy.

Just like it...

Felix The Assassin · 05-07-2006, 10:26 AM

It's Over! Whew-Hoo! What a ~~drunk-fest~~ horse race. It's going to take the rest of the week to clean up that mess. Barbaro 2006! Man what a race! Did you see his strength? From the gate he hit hard, but the jockey, Edgar sensed what he had and held him back maintaing about 4th position until the 1/4 pole. From there on it's nothing but horse tail, 6 & 1/2 lengths of it!

So-Z, are ya saying to wait next year? I mean a grand to 'cater' five folks on the infield, vs $40 for no-catering and walking in ankle deep trash? Ah heck, after the third ~~round~~ race who cares anyway, right?

Memnoch · 05-07-2006, 07:31 PM

I like Derby Day, because it reminds me of the Sydney and Melbourne Spring Carnivals. Pretty good win by Barbaro. Do the US horses race in Europe as well (Ascot, Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe, etc)?

Ziroc · 05-07-2006, 11:46 PM

Yeh, I was watching Barbaro position himself around the last turn, then just unleashed the power. He had like 9 horse lengths too (or more!)

Great race! (lol, the banned cruising on Broadway) bah...

I remember waking up in the morning as a kid (lived there from 72-89) and the morning of the Great Balloon race I would go outside, and see them pass over.. like 40-60 of em. You could hear them whooshing the fire.. Was so cool.

I remember Ehrlers Ice Cream balloon.. [img]smile.gif[/img]

05-06-2006, 08:15 AM	#1
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 52 Posts: 11,727	Not wearing any weird hats.. [img]smile.gif[/img] Anyone watching it? I know we have some Kentucky folks here (I'm from there) So I know all about Derby week and today is the race! (Video) You can watch the all day feeds here: http://www.whas11.com//sharedcontent...ops=liveplayer And 84WHAS AM Audio (Louisville's powerhouse AM) http://www.84whas.com Wow, see who won the Oaks?! __________________ Ironworks Gaming's Official Youtube Gaming Channel

05-06-2006, 11:03 AM	#2
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	It all started April 22nd with "Thunder", it just finally ends this week-end, with a horse race. The 'Gault-House' which is nothing really, rents the "Presidential Suite" for roughly $500 to &1100 nightly for those who would like a waterfront suite. However, last night Mr. (insert your favorite millionaire horse breeder) was able to partake in the accomodations for a mere, $10,750 without room-service. Another overly priced comodity?. Some of my colleague's paid $1,000 for a spot on the infield to accomodate all 5 of them. That's $200 a piece to stand on some well trimmed Kentucky Blugrass. Sadly, one cannot observe the entire race from the infield. Will tomorrow ever come? __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

05-06-2006, 12:15 PM	#3
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 52 Posts: 11,727	Hmm, tickets for the infield are $40 right now.. (And yeah, the infield is where all the drunks hang out) But yeh, the costs are just crazy. Just like it... __________________ Ironworks Gaming's Official Youtube Gaming Channel

05-07-2006, 10:26 AM	#4
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	It's Over! Whew-Hoo! What a ~~drunk-fest~~ horse race. It's going to take the rest of the week to clean up that mess. Barbaro 2006! Man what a race! Did you see his strength? From the gate he hit hard, but the jockey, Edgar sensed what he had and held him back maintaing about 4th position until the 1/4 pole. From there on it's nothing but horse tail, 6 & 1/2 lengths of it! So-Z, are ya saying to wait next year? I mean a grand to 'cater' five folks on the infield, vs $40 for no-catering and walking in ankle deep trash? Ah heck, after the third ~~round~~ race who cares anyway, right? __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.

05-07-2006, 07:31 PM	#5
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	I like Derby Day, because it reminds me of the Sydney and Melbourne Spring Carnivals. Pretty good win by Barbaro. Do the US horses race in Europe as well (Ascot, Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe, etc)? __________________

05-07-2006, 11:46 PM	#6
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 52 Posts: 11,727	Yeh, I was watching Barbaro position himself around the last turn, then just unleashed the power. He had like 9 horse lengths too (or more!) Great race! (lol, the banned cruising on Broadway) bah... I remember waking up in the morning as a kid (lived there from 72-89) and the morning of the Great Balloon race I would go outside, and see them pass over.. like 40-60 of em. You could hear them whooshing the fire.. Was so cool. I remember Ehrlers Ice Cream balloon.. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Ironworks Gaming's Official Youtube Gaming Channel

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