Derby Party Planning
Black-Eyed Susan Recipe: Official Drink of The Preakness
May 14, 2021 | Trixie HammerAfter drinking a few Mint Juleps at the Kentucky Derby and frolicking in the moonlight, I’m sure most of us feel relieved there is an alternate beverage to enjoy at The Preakness. Try a Black-Eyed Susan, the official drink of The 2012 Preakness. Black-Eyed Susan Recipe ¾ ounce Vodka 1 ¼ ounce Whiskey 3 ounce […]
Top Ten Preakness Party Preparations
May 11, 2021 | Trixie HammerThe 138th running of The Preakness Stakes is set to take place on May 18, 2013 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The Preakness Stakes is the elusive second jewel of the US Triple Crown and is known at the “people’s party.” Are you ready? Below we put together a top ten list to […]
A Fun, Festive & Tasty Kentucky Derby Party Is In Your Future
April 27, 2021 | track-adminHaving a Fun and Festive Derby Party is Easy By LATT Staff One of the most unique things about the Kentucky Derby, aside from the thrill of the Greatest Two Minutes in Sports, is the beautiful display of colors going on under the Twin Spires. In addition to the dashing duds donned by the […]
The Official US Racing Kentucky Derby Drinking Game
April 28, 2018 | Ray WallinFun for all ages, depending on drink of choice. Get your Derby party guests to play along! By Ray Wallen For a race that takes roughly two minutes, the pre-race Kentucky Derby coverage on NBC will be four hours long. That is a lot of time to fill. With a full field, that would be […]
Heat, Firm Conditions Mark Royal Ascot Opening Day; Lady Aurelia, Churchill Heavily Favored
June 19, 2017 | Margaret RansomBy Margaret Ransom A year ago, Royal Ascot racegoers — as well as horseman — braced themselves for rain of biblical proportions. This year, everyone headed toward Berkshire, England, is bracing themselves for an unusual heat wave at least through Wednesday with highs reaching into the upper 80s. Anyone who knows anything about London area […]
Santa Anita Offers Prizes, Discounts on Fourth of July
July 1, 2016 | Reinier MacatangaySanta Anita Offers Prizes, Discounts on Fourth of July by Reinier Macatangay: Racegoers should look forward to Fourth of July at Santa Anita Park, when the racetrack hosts Fan Appreciation Day filled with contests and special deals to make the average fan feel special. For starters, fans can win a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC presented by Rusnak/Arcadia. According […]
Bri Mott Hosts Queen’s Plate Fashion Contest
June 28, 2016 | Reinier MacatangayBri Mott Hosts Queen’s Plate Fashion Contest by Reinier Macatangay: Fashion at Woodbine steps up a level this Sunday, when the historic racetrack plays host to the 157th Queen’s Plate for 3-year-old horses bred in Canada. Picking the right horse is important, but thinking of what to wear on such a day and giving compliments to other […]
Top Five Kentucky Derby Recipes 2016
April 28, 2016 | Trixie HammerTop Five Kentucky Derby Recipes 2016: Planning a Kentucky Derby viewing party at home is just as exciting as attending Churchill Downs on race day, just in a different setting! Post time for the 142nd Run for the Roses is set for 6:34 p.m. ET so your food and appetizers should reflect a simple, yet […]
When is the Kentucky Derby?
April 24, 2016 | Reinier MacatangayWhen is the Kentucky Derby?– Each spring, the Kentucky Derby falls on the first Saturday of May. Therefore, Kentucky Derby 142 will be held this year on May 7 at Churchill Downs. The scheduled post time is 6:34 p.m. EST. Racing historians may wonder if the Kentucky Derby ever ran on a different date than the […]
Triple Crown Travel On A Budget
April 8, 2016 | Trixie HammerTriple Crown Travel On A Budget: Attending the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes is an adventure of a lifetime, especially when there is a Triple Crown champion on the line. But how does one travel to see all three jewels of the Triple Crown without breaking the bank? Lady and The Track put […]
