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the Kentucky Derby
thuh KEN-tuh-kee DER-bee
Definition
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An annual American horse race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds, held at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May; the opening leg of horse racing's Triple Crown series, renowned for its pageantry, mint juleps, extravagant hats, and high-stakes betting.
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I showed up to the Kentucky Derby in flip-flops and a baseball cap, blending in about as well as a vegan at a barbecue.
Betting on the Kentucky Derby favorite felt safe until it tripped over its own ego at the starting gate.
The Kentucky Derby crowd was so rowdy, even the horses paused to check their odds on their phones.
After one too many mint juleps at the Kentucky Derby, I swore my horse whispered betting tips straight into my soul.