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2017 Kentucky Derby Miscellaneous Photos

Date: 05/09/2017

The nasty weather amd mud were the most memorable parts of Oaks and Derby days this year, although we got a bit of sun on Derby day to go along with more rain. It kept the crowds down on Oaks day since it rained the entire day, but the people came out for the Kentucky Derby despite the rain and mud and enjoyed the periods of sun that eventually came. Here are some photos from the weekend other than racing or hats.

The seats with no cover stayed empty most of Friday except for a few diehard fans with plastic covers for their box. Inside was packed as everyone tried to stay dry.
Tractors trying to squeeze the water out of the track were a common sight both days.

Harry Connick Jr. sang the national anthem while playing it on his piano on Saturday and did a very good job of it.
He gave the photgraphers the thumbs up as he left afterwards.

The trophies waiting for the Derby winner.
The crowded stands when the sun was out on Saturday.

Carrying the Oaks lilys over to the winner's circle. Carruing the Oaks trophies over to the winner's circle.

Carrying the Derby roses over to the winner's circle.
Guarding the flowers before the race.

Close-up of one of the spires with the Kentucky Derby sign.
A vendor selling Oaks Lilies, Mint Juleps, and Champagne. Cost for a Lily or Julep this year was $14 while the small bottle of champagne was $19. Beer was $12 for premium or $10 for domestic and a bottle of water was $6. It is expensive to get drunk at Derby but there were tons of people who were sloshed anyway.

During the post parade for the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic, a bird landed on the head of the photographer next to me so I snapped a shot. He stayed there for the entire post parade.
The Kentucky Derby Festival Queen and Princesses in their box on Derby day.

2017 Triple Crown quick links:

Tapwrit wins the 2017 Belmont Stakes (G1) - Tapwrit ran down favorite and pacesetter Irish War Cry to win the 2017 Belmont Stakes (G1) by 2 lengths on Saturday with one-eyed Patch finishing third. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Belmont Undercard Stakes Results - There were nine other stakes on the 2017 Belmont undercard, including the Manhattan Handicap (G1), Just a Game Stakes (G1), Metropolitan Handicap (G1), Acorn Stakes (G1), and Ogden Phipps Stakes (G1) won by Ascend, Antonoe, Mor Spirit, Abel Tasman, and Songbird. Plus a world record was set by Disco Partner in the Jaipur Invitational Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos for all nine here.
2017 Belmont Festival Friday Stakes Results - Friday at Belmont Park had 5 stakes races: the True North (G2) won by Roy H, the New York Stakes (G2) won by Hawksmoor, the Belmont Gold Cup Invitational (G3) won by Red Cardinal, the Bed o'Roses Invitational (G3) won by By the Moon, and the Tremont Stakes won by He Hate Me. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Intercontinental (G3), Wonder Again (G3), and Astoria Stakes - The Belmont Stakes Festival kicked off on Thursday with three stakes races, the Intercontinental (G3) won by Mississippi Delta, the Wonder Again Stakes (G3) won by New Money Honey, and the Astoria Stakes won by I Still Miss You. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Thursday Belmont Photos - Check out photos of 10 of the Belmont Stakes horses from Thursday morning at Belmont Park along with Songbird, Cloud Computing, Mor Spirit, and Abel Tasman.
Cloud Computing wins the Preakness (G1) - Cloud Computing pressed the pace and got up to win the 2017 Preakness (G1) by a head over Classic Empire with Senior Investment third. Favorite Always Dreaming faded to 8th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Preakness Undercard Stakes Results - There were 7 other stakes on Preakness day, highlighted by the Dixie Stakes (G2) on the turf won by World Approval, the Gallorette (G3) won by Cambodia, and the Maryland Sprint Stakes (G3) won by Whitmore. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 7 races here.
Black-Eyed Susan Day Results - Actress broke her maiden in the mud to win the 2017 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) at Pimlico on Friday. There were 6 other stakes on the card including the Pimlico Special (G3) won by Shaman Ghost, the Allaire Dupont Distaff (G3) won by Terra Promessa, and the Miss Preakness Stakes (G3) won by Vertical Oak. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 7 races here.
Thursday Preakness Photos - Two photos each and comments for all 10 Preakness horses from Thursday morning at Pimlico. Everyone galloped today since training ends early Friday.
2017 Alibi Breakfast - The traditional Alibi Breakfast was held on Thursday May 18, before the 142nd running of the Preakness Stakes. Connections of some of the 10 Preakness entrants were on hand to swap stories about their horse as well as watch the presentation of the annual awards.
2017 Preakness Entries - A field of 10 was entered for the 142nd Preakness on Saturday, with Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming drawing post 4 as the 4-5 favorite. Classic Empire is second choice at 3-1 from post 5. Get the horses, posts, odds, and free past performances here.
Wednesday Preakness Photos - Two photos each and comments for all the Preakness horses from Wednesday afternoon at Pimlico, except Multiplier who arrived late yesterday.
Tuesday Preakness Photos - Photos and comments for seven of the Preakness horses from Tuesday afternoon at Pimlico, including Always Dreaming, Classic Empire, and five others who arrived today.
Free Past Performances - for the Preakness from BRISnet.com
Analyzing the top Preakness Contenders - Our annual analysis of the contenders to see who best matches the profile of a Preakness winner. The tie for top pick is a bit of a surprise this year.
Preakness Weather Forecasts - up to 15 days in advance. Looks good for now and hopefully it will be drier than the Derby!
Preakness Entry Rules - the field is limited to 14 starters, here is how they determine the order of preference if more than that enter.
Preakness Infield - After the massive tightening of the rules which resulted in a huge drop in attendance in 2009, things have relaxed slightly and you can buy a special "all you can drink beer" Mug Club ticket now.
Preakness Traditions - Black-eyed Susans to the winner, the Woodlawn Vase trophy, the Alibi Breakfast, painting the weather vane, and more.
Preakness Stakes Tickets - on eBay, always lots for sale here.
Preakness official site - lots of news here
Preakness Winners - with breeding, connections, time, odds, etc.
Always Dreaming romps in the 2017 Kentucky Derby (G1) - Favorite Always Dreaming led most of the way to win the Kentucky Derby (G1) by 2 3/4 lengths in the slop at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Longshots Lookin at Lee and Battle of Midway finished second and third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Derby Undercard Stakes Results - There were 6 other stakes on the card today with the Derby, including the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1) won by Divisidero, the Humana Distaff (G1) won by Paulassilverlining, the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2) won by Roca Rojo, the Churchill Downs Stakes (G2) won by Limousine Liberal, the American Turf (G2) won by Arklow, and the Pat Day Mile (G3) won by Wild Shot. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Abel Tasman wins the 2017 Kentucky Oaks (G1) - Abel Tasman came from last early on to win the Kentucky Oaks (G1) by 1 1/4 lengths in the slop at Churchill Downs on Friday. Daddys Lil Darling was second and Lockdown was 3rd while favorite Paradise Woods faded to 11th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Oaks Undercard Stakes Results - There were 5 other stakes on the card today with the Oaks, including the La Troienne (G1) won by Big World, the Alysheba (G2) won by Bird Song, the Eight Belles (G2) won by Benner Island, the Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G3) won by Green Mask, and the Edgewood Stakes (G3) won by La Coronel. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Baltimore Sun Preakness Section - lots of articles and photos
Blood Horse Triple Crown Mania
DRF Preakness Special - lots of good info like past winners preps and past performances.
Triple Crown Trivia Quiz - test your knowledge of the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont and compete with others.
Triple Crown Index - the master list with even more info
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The seats with no cover stayed empty most of Friday except for a few diehard fans with plastic covers for their box. Inside was packed as everyone tried to stay dry.	Tractors trying to squeeze the water out of the track were a common sight both days.
Harry Connick Jr. sang the national anthem while playing it on his piano on Saturday and did a very good job of it.	He gave the photgraphers the thumbs up as he left afterwards.
The trophies waiting for the Derby winner.	The crowded stands when the sun was out on Saturday.
Carrying the Oaks lilys over to the winner's circle.	Carruing the Oaks trophies over to the winner's circle.
Carrying the Derby roses over to the winner's circle.	Guarding the flowers before the race.
Close-up of one of the spires with the Kentucky Derby sign.	A vendor selling Oaks Lilies, Mint Juleps, and Champagne. Cost for a Lily or Julep this year was $14 while the small bottle of champagne was $19. Beer was $12 for premium or $10 for domestic and a bottle of water was $6. It is expensive to get drunk at Derby but there were tons of people who were sloshed anyway.
During the post parade for the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic, a bird landed on the head of the photographer next to me so I snapped a shot. He stayed there for the entire post parade.	The Kentucky Derby Festival Queen and Princesses in their box on Derby day.