Hambone 0 #1 May 2, 2007 I am bragging, I just got my hands on some Grand Stand Tickets for the derby on saturday. Its going to be so much fun. Any Derby Vets out there with the inside scoop? Tips and Tricks?Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #2 May 2, 2007 Have fun! We lived in Lousiville for a few years when I was still in grade school. Our parents took us, but we were always in the infield. Back in the day, that was quite the party. I remember the neighbors and my father's boss being shocked that they would expose us to that environment! I went a few times in high school and college too. Infield again, and we had a great time! I learned from my parents how to smuggle in beers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hambone 0 #3 May 2, 2007 I think that we will be going back and forth. We are going with a TON of people and just lucked into the grand stand tickets, i will be watching the ponies thunder around the track during the derby! YAHOOO!!!!Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #4 May 2, 2007 Bet on the horse that takes the Biggest Dump right before the Race. We all know what a Really Good Crap can do to add a little extra spring in your step! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #5 May 2, 2007 Don't forget your big floppy hat and the mint juleps! I would love to go to the derby sometime.. have a blast!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #6 May 2, 2007 Have a great time. I went to the Derby in 02, had a blast.....take sunscreen if the weather is gonna be sunny, not alot of shady areas there. The infield is one huge party (I think those people are there just to party and don't really care for the racing side of it), but tough to get to. My friend and I stayed away from there, we had way too much fun in the grand stand, plus you get to see the horses better from that side, and making bets is much easier too. Mint juleps are yummy...really they are.....its the one and only time I have drank bourbon and loved it!!!!!!Bobbi A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #7 May 2, 2007 Quote I am bragging, I just got my hands on some Grand Stand Tickets for the derby on saturday. Its going to be so much fun. I think painting the shed would be more fun than going somewhere to watch something for 2 whole minutes __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #8 May 2, 2007 I grew up in Louisville (actually Valley Station, close enough) Never went to Churchill Downs for the Derby while living there. (lots other times, tho) Moved to California flew back 5 yrs later to go to Derby. I suggest to take a cab there, do not park in the people's yards, they charge $10 + and sometimes it wasn't even their yard, and cars were stolen, towed, etc. You have to have at least 1 mint Julep! Get your hands on a Greensheet early and pick horses beforehand. A little outside scoop..smell of booze in the air all over! There will puddles of booze and puke on the sidewalks from peole camping out, watch out for broken glass. Oh, and never bet on more that 3 different horses in the same race Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #9 May 2, 2007 Chris, Have you ever been to a race track? There are about 10 races total- its an all day event. The Derby is the featured race, but throughout the whole day, it is world class horseracing. You bet, you watch, you drink, you socialize. Its fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
