On the first Saturday in May the Kentucky Derby is run. This year was the 135th Derby! Wow. My mom's family is from the Louisville area and the Derby is a BIG DEAL down there. It is tradition in my family to pick a favorite before the race. We talk to my parents on the phone, who talk to my grandparents in Kentucky, and Mom makes a list of everyone's favorites. This year I liked Dunkirk and My Man chose Hold Me Back. Dunkirk came in 11th and Hold Me Back was 12th ... good thing we didn't place any bets. :) The winner was Mine That Bird despite odds of 50-1. He came up out of nowhere -- it was amazing!So there you are: a little piece of Jersey Mama family traditions.
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That's ok, I chose Friesian Fire, as he was the betting favorite, and he came in second to last!
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