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Turning for home in the 1999 Kentucky Derby
See that little chestnut to the left with the white bridle? That's our winner, Charismatic.
George W. Bush in the paddock on Kentucky Derby day (May 6th, 2000)
Fusaichi Pegasus won the race.
Walk to the Winner's Circle
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In honor of Johnny while in Kentucky for Louder than Life, we went to Churchill Downs, my steel balls were running like crazy
It’s Derby Day! 🏇
The race hasn't even started yet, and there has already been plenty of excitement: Four scratches (including top contender The Puma this morning), rumors swirling of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attending as part owners of The Puma, and favorites Renegade and Further Ado drawing unlucky post positions one and 17, respectively! (No horse has ever won from post 17!) But the weather is staying calm and dry, so get ready for a fast track! 🐎💨
I put on a saddle and Brunhilda hopped on my shell to join in the excitement! Out of the current favorites, we are rooting for the joyously named So Happy, but we will also be keeping an eye on Further Ado (who has the fastest top-end speed and great closing speed), Renegade (whose jockey reportedly chose him over Further Ado and Commandment), and Commandment (coming off four wins in a row, but can he keep up with the Derby distance?)! 🐎🐢🦕
Sunrise at Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY USA by Charlie Riedel