Derby Day

The odds are stacked against me But I’ve picked my favorite horse. Today is Derby Day and will I watch it? Yes, of course! I am not a race fanatic But for this one in Kentucky, I select my top 3 choices And I hope that I get lucky. My bet and my mint julep Are imaginary; still, I scream and cheer my horses on, A rare live-action thrill. So here’s to Soup & Sandwich, Midnight Bourbon, Brooklyn Strong! Though you’re all long shots, I believe You’ll prove the experts wrong. I’ve chosen you to win this – That’s despite the tipsters’ claims – By a method I’ve perfected – I’m attracted to your names!

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/4/2021 8:19:00 AM

I love these names too! "So here’s to Soup & Sandwich, Midnight Bourbon, Brooklyn Strong!" Are they fiction or actual race horses?

Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/4/2021 12:04:00 PM

Those horses were all in the race, Caren. Soup & Sandwich came in dead last and Brooklyn Strong didn’t do much better. Midnight Bourbon was in the top 10, though...

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/2/2021 12:31:00 PM

I bet on the Kentucky Derby once, back in the 1950s; they mentioned the horse was out of the gate but have never heard of him since, so perhaps he is still running around ? At least it was a beautiful day! Thanks for the laugh! Aloha! Rico

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/1/2021 1:05:00 PM

From my limited experience, Ilene, that's as good of a way as any. Are you wearing a bonnet, too?

Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/1/2021 1:09:00 PM

Ha! I guess I can wear an imaginary one to go with my pretend mint julep! Thanks for stopping by, Daniel...

Jan Allison

Date: 5/1/2021 12:20:00 PM

I don't have a clue about horse racing but I too would choose by the names, wishing you good luck with your bets, have a lovely weekend :-)hugs Jan

Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/1/2021 1:10:00 PM

Thanks, Jan! The bets are just with my husband, so we’ll have a few laughs. Have a great weekend, too...