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Space Nazi’s Chia Pet: Derby reflects New Golden Age (psst … he didn’t write this)
From Fox News: President Donald Trump praised the work of his administration in a statement on Saturday and shared his “best wishes” to the competitors of the 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby, an event he says represents an “iconic American institution.” “The Kentucky Derby is not only a stakes race, but also an iconic American institution and…
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Derby history: From the late Hunter S. Thompson
And it continues to maintain that spirit. From MSNBC: The Kentucky Derby has always glorified the Good Ole Boys of the American South, a bastion of American conservatism. It makes perfect sense that Donald Trump sold $75,000 tickets to a “MAGA, Again!” fundraiser event at the Derby in 2022; it fits perfectly with now-President Trump’s…
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Race at the race track
Today’s the Kentucky Derby. In the early days of the race, back in the early 20th century, Black jockeys dominated the field. What does WDKY in Lexington say about it today? While no Black jockeys are riding in 2025’s Kentucky Derby, the jockeys riding in Derby 151 will either join the exclusive club of winning…
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Would you treat your three year old like this?
Yeah, I know, thoroughbreds are built for speed. But I’ve been up close to them, and they are scared, bullied and abused in preparation for racing. Also, several horses die each year, and no one focuses on it. I hate horse racing and the Kentucky Derby. Sue me. Check out this article from Courier Journal.…
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MAGA mania screws up the Derby
From the Courier Journal: With just nine days until the 151st Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs Inc.has turned heads following an announcement to temporarily halt its previously shared plans for a roughly $1 billion, multi-year project at its Louisville racetrack. In a company earnings call on April 24, Churchill Downs Inc. CEO William “Bill” Carstanjen said the decision to delay…
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UK kisses MAGA ass
Since we’ve already blasted the University of Louisville about its acquiescence to the MAGA moron inspired anti-DEI legislation by knuckle-dragging Republicans in the state legislature, it’s only fair to shower the same treatment on Kentucky’s other big university. From the Herald Leader: The University of Kentucky has canceled celebrations for minority graduates due to state…
