Anyone go to the Kentucky Derby?

[Chubby]

This is the 1st year I'll be going. My dad goes every year and I get to go too finally (and for free :D ). Was just curious who else goes. Him and his friends always stay in the infield so that's where we'll be, lookin forward to it.

[Bearcat729]

I went to the derby a few years ago while in college. Stayed in the infield and was kinda surprised. Apparently the infield was nothing but drunken college students. Didn't get to see the race, but I did get to see a lot of women flashing the crowd so it wasn't all that bad.

It would have been better if I wasn't with my father.

[Chubby]

I went to the derby a few years ago while in college. Stayed in the infield and was kinda surprised. Apparently the infield was nothing but drunken college students. Didn't get to see the race, but I did get to see a lot of women flashing the crowd so it wasn't all that bad.

It would have been better if I wasn't with my father.


Ohhh that won't be a problem with my dad and his friends. My dad's bday is May 2nd so it's always around his birthday so they just get drunk for like 4 days straight, it's kinda funny.

(Note to self, bring digital camera)

[JeeberD]

If I'm not mistaken, QS goes fairly often...

[QuikSand]

I've been a few times... always a great time for one and all. I've been in the infield and it is just a big blowout, lots of flashing, lots of drinking, and (surprisingly enough) a lot of people who are actually interested in the race(s). Fun mix - superior to the comparable infield crowd at Baltimore's Preakness twow weeks later -- lots of people, but much more sophomoric.

I've also been in the stands - where the degree of interest in the races is mid-blowing. There's really nothing like it -- the whole Louisville area gets really worked up over the race, and it's like a fever. My recommendation, even if you're not a serious horse racing guy, is to take it seriously. Watch a prep race or two on TV, read things at places like the DRF (or even here) to learn about the horses and the stories, and "get into it." Having a sense that this is a big deal really adds a lot to the experience.

It's one of those things that would be a very worthwhile entry onto a list of "things everyone ought to do in his lifetime." I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time.

[ntndeacon]

I wish I could go to that race. One of my friends birthday is near that weekend. So we make an excursion to the local dogtrack.(Only an hour away) Much fun is had by all.

[Tigercat]

I've talked about going this year, it is my first year living in the Kentucky though, so it would be my first as well.

[Franklinnoble]

Note to self: Do not visit the infield when I get around to taking the wife to the Kentucky Derby.

[DukeRulesMAB]

I grew up in Frankfort, Kentucky, so as a Kentucky resident, I'm obligated to have gone. I have been in the stands twice, and the infield a couple times (though to be honest, my memories of the infield are slightly hazy ;) ).

It probably won't mean as much to an out-of-stater, but the pre-Derby rendition of "My Old Kentucky Home" is just amazing, complete with drunken sing-a-long (amazingly enough, everyone knows the words). And the wall of sound when they turn down the stretch is just unbelievable.

[pskov]

Lol, sounds a bit different to Ascot. :)

[Bubba Wheels]

If Charlie Horse wins, can I get a Hurtz Donut?