Despite the wet soils, the Kentucky Derby celebration began early on the infield at Churchill Downs. Bourbon and betting flowed for 10 hours, and at least a bachelor party in wrapped form.
Tressa Ballard of New Albany, Indiana, lives near Louisville her entire life, but not to make the Kentucky Derby until a friend from Kansas wanted to go in the last few years.
Tressa Ballard of New Albany, Indiana, lives near Louisville her entire life, but not to make the Kentucky Derby until a friend from Kansas wanted to go in the last few years.
As her friend, Melissa Marr, placed bets, Ballard saw the crowds swirl around the placement of tents, buying drinks and settle in for a long day in the stifling heat that morning highlighted.
Ballard said she had a reason to want to attend the Kentucky Derby ". It is the only time of year should I drink bourbon for breakfast"
