If you actually get the reference in the subject line you can be my new BFF. The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow and I'm pretty damn excited. I've been going to race tracks and casinos with my family since I was a wee girl so I feel these kind of events in my blood. Plus, the Derby combines three of my loves: betting on the ponies, fashion, and drinking.
I don't know for sure who I'm betting on yet, but I love gambling and tend to enjoy betting on the underdog, or at least not the top dog. Or rather, top horse, but don't discount betting on the greyhounds too. The front runner seems to be I Want Revenge with 3-1 odds. Though I actually find him (her?) appealing, I'm probably gonna put my betting dollars elsewhere in hopes of more cha-ching, and because I never think the front runner is actually gonna win. Friesan Fire is lookin pretty decent, but I think I may go with Dunkirk at 4-1. Based just on names, I like Regal Ransom, he sounds like kind of a pimp. However, I really wish they put pictures of the horses with their stats on the Kentucky Derby website. I'm seriously supposed to make a good decision without seeing a headshot? C'mon people!
Someday I totally plan on going to the Derby and rocking a killer hat. This tradition has been around forever and I love it. We should look fierce when we're gambling our money away! It's also always fun to watch the pre-race Derby coverage with the celeb red carpet. Love the fact that celebs come together and get their horse race on for one day per year. Horse races are also a great excuse to get wasted in the middle of the afternoon, and who doesn't love that? The signature drink of the Derby has always been the Mint Julep, and today I had a great Black Raspberry Julep from Belvedere Vodka. Totes got me in the mood for summer and some Derby action.
Fingers crossed for Dunkirk for me, let's get this shindig started!
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Haha I want to go to a derby just to that I can wear a huge hat! It would be so much fun.
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