
Derby Week left such an impression on me that the first week of May means very little except a run-up to the "Run for the Roses" on Saturday afternoon. While I don't appreciate mint juleps as much as some, I've been sitting on our porch each evening this week getting prepared with my little sipping concoction of Makers Mark, lime club soda, and a splash of lemon juice (shaken with ice). And I'll be doing the same tomorrow evening (before the Sounds game), and a good part of Saturday up until the big race. Then I'll be singing "My Old Kentucky Home," with the crowd at Churchill Downs to celebrate the 1st Saturday in May.
05/05/2006, 4:00 p.m. Update: Before the bourbon starts dulling my logic this evening, here is my choice trifecta for tomorrow's race:
Win -- A.P. Warrior (late close, by a nose)
Place -- Barbaro
Show -- Steppenwolfer
05/06/2006, 5:30 p.m. Update: The official results of the Derby:
Win -- Barbaro (running away)
Place -- Bluegrass Cat
Show -- Steppenwolfer
Congrats to the horse that I think will be our next triple crown winner (that is, winner of the Derby, the Belmont, and the Preakness): Barbaro.
While it pains me to read about a man putting anything but ice in his bourbon, I am completely with you on the excitement of the Derby. And, as a former Louisvillian, I can tell you that you are dead-on about the importance of this week up there. I will join you over on the South Side with a glass of Kentucky's finest at post time.
ReplyDeleteLove the citrus and the bubbles without sugar. It's quite a textural sensation to go along with the bourbon's gut-warming kick. I only sip on unadulterated bourbon once in a while on less casual occasions and then only neat.
ReplyDeleteWho do you like in tomorrow's race? I updated the post to include my picks.