Kentucky Derby Ticket
Ed Whitfield
Whereas after decades of exile, Wink returned to the United States one last time in 1961, 60 years after winning his first Kentucky Derby, when he was invited to a pre-Kentucky Derby banquet at the historic Brown Hotel in Louisville as a 2-time winner of the Derby; ... Whereas Wink went on to win the Russian national riding title an unheard of 3 times, won the Moscow Derby twice, the Russian Derby three times, the Grand Prix de Baden (in Germany), the Poland Derby twice, and the Grand Prix de la Republique (in France); ... [Read More]
US Dept of State
Afleet Alex finished the 137th running of the Belmont Stakes ahead of the pack by seven lengths, becoming the 18th thoroughbred to win the Preakness and Belmont Stakes. In front of 62,274 fans, Afleet Alex passed eight horses on the final turn in route to running the 1½-mile course in a time of 2:28.6. Winner of eight of his last 12 starts, Afleet Alex came within a length of winning the Kentucky Derby and capturing the Triple Crown. Prior to this year, the Belmont had been the downfall of Triple Crown hopes for Smarty Jones, Funny Cide and War Emblem--all three won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, only to dramatically falter at Belmont. ... [Read More]
Kentucky Department of Parks - John James Audubon State Park
Get Hooked on Fishing! Fishing Derby begins with registration from 10 am - 1 pm and is designed for youngsters up to 16 years of age with adult supervision. Special attractions include the "Kids Casting Contest," nationwide "Big Fish Contest," and "I Caught a Fish Contest." ... Want to learn how to fish or operate a boat? Do both at Taylorsville Lake State Park June 9 - 11 during Naional Fishing & Boating Week. An expert angler from the Department of Fish & Wildlife will deliver a crash course on the art of fishing. If a liesurely trip down the river is more your style, you'll find a pontoon boat tour is just the ticket. A variety of arts & crafts projects round out the weekend. ... [Read More]
Text Only Version Lexington, Kentucky -- National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
Prior to the outbreak of the conflict, Kentucky was tightly bound to both regions. Although river trade, slavery, and a love of states' rights tied the Commonwealth to the South, a newly established railroad commerce and a historical devotion to the Union aligned many Kentuckians with the North. Through statesmen like Henry Clay, Kentucky had worn the mantle of compromise in settling conflicts between these two regions. In the crucial presidential election of 1860, two of the four candidates were Kentuckians. John C. Breckinridge, a Lexington native and former vice president, ran on the Southern Democrat ticket. Abraham Lincoln, the Republican candidate, was born near Hodgenville, Kentucky. Kentuckians voted for Tennesseean John Bell in the crucial 1860 Presidential election, whose Constitutional Union platform was based on the preservation of the Union. However, the election of Republican Abraham Lincoln in 1860 caused South Carolina to secede from the Union on December 20, 1860. Linc ... [Read More]
2003 SUMMARY OF OPINIONS
Advisory Opinion 03-16 An employee traveling on state business who is "bumped" from an air flight may accept a ticket for future use from the airline. The ticket is not considered a gift because the employee is being compensated for his inconvenience. ... Advisory Opinion 03-15 The practice of the Racing Commission giving "pins" to individuals that allow free admission to racetracks, including the Derby, creates a conflict of interest for the Racing Commission in the conduct of its duties. Because of this practice, racetracks may feel pressure to allow such a gratuity and the Racing Commission would be aware of any tracks that decline to allow such free admission. Additionally, employees of the Racing Commission are prohibited from accepting any gift or gratuity with a value of over $25, including track admission, from a racetrack regulated by the Racing Commission. ... [Read More]
2001 - 2003 SUMMARY OF OPINIONS
Advisory Opinion 03-25 The Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction may accept a donation of conference tables from an agency within the executive branch. The Department also may accept four tickets for admission to a convention from an organization that is a vendor to the Department because the tickets are not a gift, but rather are a benefit of membership in the organization. ... Advisory Opinion 03-16 An employee traveling on state business who is "bumped" from an air flight may accept a ticket for future use from the airline. The ticket is not considered a gift because the employee is being compensated for his inconvenience. ... [Read More]
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