May 02 2009
Derby Day
I never miss the Kentucky Derby, even though I don’t watch horse racing* otherwise. What could be Suzy-er than fabulous hats, the more over the top the better, daytime cocktails (mint julep, anyone?), beautiful animals and an event that’s so fast not even I have time to get bored?
No-one could have been bored by today’s race. I was astonished to see Mine That Bird** speed past horse after glossy horse until he crossed the finish line with his jubilant jockey, the charming character Calvin Borel.
Wish I’d had the horse sense to bet on him at 50-1 odds!
*Golden Gate Fields is just a few minutes drive away, but I’ve never been. Maybe if I could wear a fancy hat…
**Why do horses always have such ridiculous names? Why?
2 Responses to “Derby Day”
Have you got a collection of jazzy hats??
jx
No, but I love the idea!