It’s Kentucky Derby time dear readers! As you know from past years, this is always a fun and festive time in the land of Ms. Jeannie. The roses are blooming, the mint is growing and the party planning is underway. Post time for the big race is Saturday (May 7th) at 6:34pm, where 20 horses will compete in the 142nd run for the roses. As of this (blog) post publication time, the field is large this year with 26 entrants in possible contention, which means six names will drop off before Saturday.
It’s a big guess as to who will make the final list and who will win the Derby. Anything is possible in horse racing and nothing can be left up to certainty until hooves pass the finish line, which is one of the elements that make this Saturday so exciting. In honor of such spirited sportsmanship, Ms. Jeannie is hosting a little competition of her own right here on the blog. Post the name of the winner in the comments section between now and 5:45pm on Saturday and you’ll win a very cool vintage prize that will be mailed out to you on Monday.
Here are all 26 entrants compiled in three sets in random order. Pick your favorite, type their name in the comments section below this post and Ms. Jeannie will be in touch if you (lucky you!) have chosen the winner!
You can only enter once, so make your selection count!
You can be easy breezy about this whole contest by picking a horse by name or face value or you can read up on each of the entrants on kentuckyderby.com
Good luck dear readers and happy guessing! Contest winner will be announced early next week!!!
Catch up on past Derby Day festivities here. Photo credits of all racers in this post courtesy of: ladyandthetrack.com, coady photography, thisishorseracing.com, dylan buell, el porto roberto, horse racing nation, kentuckyderb.com, clb photography
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Laoban wins it all!!
I wish that Derby Cup was the prize!! So cool!
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Thanks for entering! As far as prizes…stay tuned! Laoban’s one lucky horse to have you as a fan!
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Hi Ms. Jeannie. This is not an easy task as there are so many beauties! I am going to have to go with Mo Tom though as he comes from Uncle Mo’s pedigree line. I think you know why this is the obvious choice for me!!
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Fabulous selection my dear! Thank you for entering! Go Mo!
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18. Tom’s Ready is my choice
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Love that name! Thanks so much for entering my dear. Cheers and good luck!
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An answer from an expert! Thanks for corginbutint.
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#16- EXAGGERATOR!!! What a beauty! In this pic he looks like he’s listening to your best secret!
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Completely! He’s a handsome guy that’s for sure. Thanks so much for casting your vote. Cheers to Ex on the big day.
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Even with a bad post position, it’s hard to not pick a Baffert horse with Gary Stevens riding. Mor Spirit will edge out Gun Runner by a nose.
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Love your prediction and your ability to bet against the odds! It’s as much heart-racing as it is horseracing. We can all use a little Mor Spirit:)
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I am going with Exaggerator. I can’t resist the odds, 5-1( my birthday!) 😉
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Fabulous decision my dear! So much personalization is wrapped up in horseracing. Good for you for finding the similarities. Cheers to exaggerator and the ladies who love him!
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What fun!! I will have to go with #8, Dazzling Gem. Love your shop!!
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Awesome choice my dear! Dazzling Gem is such a wonderful name:) Good luck and happy Derby!
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Dazzling Gem…I like the name!
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Marvelous choice my dear! Just like the event. Cheers to a dazzling Derby! And thank you so much for popping in to vote!
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I vote for Patch!
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