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We had a great time attending our first Kentucky Derby.  Chad flew in from Louisiana to join Elaine and I as well as our friends Mike and Teri for the race.  We all (Mike, Teri, Henry, Chad, Elaine, Sierra, Cooper and I) drove down to Louisville on Friday staying with Teri's sister Kathy and her Husband Danny (who showed us wonderful Southern hospitality).  The kids were baby sat on Saturday (race day) by Kathy and Danny's daughter Danielle while we went the big event (thanks again Teri for arranging everything).  The people watching was a sight to see, entertaining us for hours.  The crowd itself varied from a collegiate brew-ha-ha to genteel country club which created an interesting mixture.  Mint Juleps were imbibed by all, fueling the crowd of 140,000 + for the day long festivities.  The race ending up being a pay day for Chad who had Barbaro to "win" as well as Bluegrass Cat to "show", paying out $214.  Giddy up horsy! 

Click here to see a short video of our infield experience

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