Clearly, we were going to have to figure out some way to spend more time in the clubhouse tomorrow. But the “walkaround” press passes to F&G were only good for 30 minutes at a time, presumably to allow the newspaper types to rush in and out for photos or quick interviews, but to prevent drifters like Steadman and me from spending all day in the clubhouse, harassing the gentry and rifling an old handbag or two while cruising around the boxes. Or macing the governor.
The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved, by Hunter S. Thompson
Stay healthy and safe.
Fun facts: The second fastest Derby time was run by Sham, the horse that finished second. Secretariat also holds the records for the Preakness and the Belmont.
Today’s Mass Shootings
6 shot, 1 dead in Chico mass shooting
Allen Premium Outlets Shooting: 8 victims killed, 7 injured; shooter ‘neutralized’
Police: Suspect accused of killing 1, injuring 3 others in South Linden shooting dies
Song of the Day
The entire Song of the Day playlist is available on YouTube.