These days, most people will tell you that they do not shop for souvenirs when they go on vacation.  One exception to this rule is that when people go to New York City; they often buy something from Tiffany’s.  However, when you visit Louisville, Kentucky for the Kentucky Derby, you soon realize that you should have taken more money with you for souvenirs.

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With the unprecedented spate of injuries heading into the 2011 Kentucky Derby that sidelined many of the top contenders it was all but certain that a good sized longshot would emerge victorious. That’s exactly what transpired as 20-1 Animal Kingdom closed strong to edge Nehro in the stretch to win the ‘Run For The Roses’.
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Everyone knows that the Mint Julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, but this year Woodford Reserve Bourbon in partnership with Tiffany & Company are upping the ante.  Luxury minded equine enthusiasts can enjoy a special limited edition julep made from the best ingredients and serve in a silver cup for the hefty price tag of $1,000.
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In a marquee matchup of older fillies, 2010 Breeder’s Cup Ladies Classic third place finisher Havre de Grace showed that she could be on the verge of another strong campaign. She beat 2010 Kentucky Oaks winner Blind Luck by 3 1/4 length in winning the Grade 3 Azeri at Oaklawn Park last Saturday.
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His connections are playing the ‘no comment’ game at the moment, but The Factor is starting to look more and more like he’ll be ‘a factor’ in the Kentucky Derby field. Owned by Fog City Stable/George Bolton and trained by Bob Baffert, the son of War Front looked excellent in his stakes debut on Sunday in the Grade II San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita and with his performance added even more fuel to the speculation that he’ll be pointed toward the ‘Run For The Roses’. Read More »