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mixagrip
Today is the Kentucky Derby - the oldest, continuous sporting event in the United States. There is such great history in this sporting event. Even though I don't live there myself, my Mother's roots are there - so I feel my heart is there, as well. Kentucky, with it's beautiful mountains, gorgeous horse farms, and country land that stretches out for miles, has always felt like a second home to me.
Kentucky Horse Farm
Image from http://www.KYLandSales.com
"Representing Kentucky's Finest Properties"
Line of David.
I know everyone is looking at other horses and this horse, Line of David, doesn't have the greatest of all odds, but I hope and believe anything is possible!
The owners - Ike W. Thrash and the former Dawn Marie Lacour have been married since July 13, 1974 and have four children. They named the horse Line of David (after their son-in-law David Oliver, who married their daughter Kelly).
On April 19, Ike and Dawn Thrash, owners of race horse Line of David, pose with the Arkansas Derby trophy... pictured here -
Ike and Dawn Thrash
Image from Matt Bush, Hattiesburg American
Line of David
Image from HorsePhotos.com
My second choice of the field of horses is Dean’s Kitten. I would love to see them do well. I loved the personal story - that both the owners, Ken and Sarah Ramsey, are natives of Artemus, Kentucky. I know winning the Kentucky Derby would mean so much for them.
Oh, I just love the Derby... especially when they sing My Old Kentucky Home... it's always such a beautiful moment! So, put on your hat, Ladies and Gentlemen, and enjoy the race!!!
My old Kentucky home
by Stephen Collins Foster
The sun shines bright on my old Kentucky home
Tis summer, the darkies are gay
The corn top's ripe and the meadow's in bloom
While the birds make music all the day
The young folks roll on the little cabin floor
All merry, all happy and bright
By 'n by hard times come a-knocking at the door
Then my old Kentucky home good night
Weep no more, my lady
Oh, weep no more, today
We will sing one song for the old Kentucky home
For the old Kentucky home far away.
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