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Kentucky First Lady: Glenna Fletcher - 2005 Governor's Derby Events
First Lady's Website > Special Events > 2005 Governor's Derby Events > 2005 Governor's Derby Events ... 2005 Governor's Derby Events ... “I admire each woman here today for their remarkable strength and perseverance. Every breast cancer survivor experiences the joy of being in the winner’s circle of life,” stated Mrs. Fletcher. Celebration of Hope was attended by over 800 breast cancer survivors . ... [Read More]
Kentucky First Lady: Glenna Fletcher - Derby Brkfst Pic 1
The Governor's Derby Breakfast has been the highlight of Frankfort, KY for 34 years on Derby Day. To some, it is as much of a tradition as the Kentucky Derby itself. To others, it's breakfast and then off to the races at Churchill Downs in Louisiville to enjoy the excitement of the Kentucky Derby! ... First Lady's Website > Special Events > 2005 Governor's Derby Events > Governor's Derby Breakfast > Derby Brkfst Pic 1 ... [Read More]
Kentucky Books
Lil E. Tee was considered as a "long shot" when he won the 1992 Kentucky Derby. John Eisenberg has written a rags-to-riches story of a horse whose name was destined to be listed with those of Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Citation as a winner of the Kentucky Derby. ... The Longest Shot: Lil E. Tee and the Kentucky Derby, John Eisenberg, University Press of Kentucky, 2002, $17.00 ISBN 0-8131-9033-9 (pbk.) ... [Read More]
At Home in Kentucky
The groom was a black man. So also was the jockey Isaac Murphy, interred nearby. He took three Derbies. Blacks were very prominent in racing, once. Sold as a slave at the age of seven from the steps of the Fayette County courthouse to the owner of the renowned Woodburn Stud farm, Edward Dudley Brown worked as a groom and mucker-outer while sleeping in the barn, rose to be a jockey, grew too heavy for that, and turned to training. He ended with four Derby winners, including 1881's Hindoo, who that year won an unbelievable 18 races in as many starts. Brown died the state's richest African-American, worth $100,000 at a rime when a good family provider might take home $20 a week. ... [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 1-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]
Governor's Photo Gallery
Governor Patton presents 129th Kentucky Derby Trophy to Jackson Knowlton, owner of 2003 Kentucky Derby winner Funny Cide ... Derby Winners Reception ... Gov. Paul Patton, Willard Scott, the Derby Festival Board Chair and Derby Princesses ... [Read More]
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Eastern Kentucky employee gets state honor for helping families; Diana Mullins of Pineville office is first Sheila G. Eckler Award winner ... DERBY IS IDEAL TIME TO FOCUS ON HORSE WELFARE ... Kentucky Commerical To Run on National Derby Broadcast ... [Read More]
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