147TH ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY

Celeste & Phillip Puffenbarger Dawn & Tony Hensley Shannon & Melanie Heim Michele Lapinski & Don Longo

Carol Karl & Cindy Adkins

Edna Masters & Mike Davis

147th

Annual Running of the Kentucky Derby Watch Party

Story & Photography by Tony Centonze Oak Grove Gaming, Racing & Hotel was the place to be on the first Saturday of May for this year’s 147th running of The Kentucky Derby.

Hundreds came out to watch and wager throughout the day of racing that was simulcast live from Churchill Down’s.

Doors opened early, and guests were entertained throughout the day. In the gaming area Joe Padula provided the music, while guests watched the racing on a giant screen. At noon, he hosted the His and Hers Derby Hat Contest.

At 1 p.m. On the veranda overlooking the track, Screaming Eagle Cigars presented a cigar sampling. Throughout the day Mint Juleps and Bourbon Flights were served. Live music played in the Grandstand area, where guests reserved tables in advance. With each reservation guests received a bottle of wine or bucket of beer, and an assortment of snacks.

Rene Meyers & Kenny Mackens

LaDonna & Macon Marshall