Kentucky Derby
Horse Racing: The Sport of America's Lower Class
Much like the United States itself, horse-racing culture can be divided into the camps of “have” and “have not.” The disparity between the gilded excesses of the Kentucky Derby and the barren wasteland of Hollywood Park is stark.
The Kentucky Derby...On Acid!
Between the rain on the LSD, it turns out the Derby isn't all that decadent and depraved.
The Kentucky Derby... On Acid!
We could barely catch a glimpse of the horses as they pounded past on the wet earth. She had this terrifyingly blank look on her face, and she said, “The ground was shaking underneath me... so this little courtyard here suddenly became the ocean, and I...
Which Horselete Should You Root for in the Kentucky Derby?
Presumably you don’t have a personal connection with one of the animals, and unless you are a huge fan of orbs or whatever a vyjack is, a name alone won’t determine your rooting interest. Which is why I’ve compiled this handy guide for you that matches...
Horse Racing Is Totally Depressing When You're Blind
Up in the grandstand you don’t feel anything unless you’re gambling—particularly for me, so visually impaired I could hardly see the legs move on the horses in front of us. I sat there for the first few races trying to appreciate what was going on, but...