Kilted Kentucky Oaks- Kentucky Derby 2011

**ForresterModern** · 9th May 11, 11:04 AM

Wife, Brother, future sister in law and some friends and I went to the Kentucky Oaks Races Friday May 6 and then again to the Kentucky Derby Races Saturday May 7 here in Louisville at the world famous Churchill Downs track. Had a blast, kilted both days.

Friday, Ancient Red Douglas with a cotton sweater and diced tam and my wife in her Oaks dress and hat (it's all about the hat).

Plum Pretty, the horse that won the showcase race on Friday afternoon, the Kentucky Oaks.

Saturday, me in my lovat green wallace and waistcoat, Dutch Friendship Tartan kilt, and lovat green tam, with wife in her Derby dress and hat (it is still really all about the hat). Made it on TV briefly from a distance when they panned the crowd right before the actual Derby race.

1 attempted and foiled kilt check (she shrank when I threatened to call the cops for a sexual assault charge), 14 times asked "The Question", and at least 40 times photographed either alone or with someone I did not know. At least a couple hundred compliments and one drunkard offering me $20 to come join his buddies and him for their bachelor party in the infield. Only won one bet, the first one the second day. Seems I had a propensity for choosing horses who would pull up lame during the race (three times). Never did get a photo of the Derby winner Animal Kingdom even though he walked right in front of me then came by twice during the race---oh well. A good time was had by all.

jeff

**JSFMACLJR** · 9th May 11, 12:00 PM

Glad you had a great time, Jeff! We didn't go this year. I did go Thursday and had a fabulous time.

**EagleJCS** · 9th May 11, 02:42 PM

Lookin' sharp Jeff! You didn't 'pink out' on Oaks day?!? I think a hot pink shirt would have looked just fine with the Ancient Red Douglas.

(For those unaware, it has become a 'Breast Cancer Awareness' event, and folks are encouraged to wear pink to the track - note the pink decorations on the railing in the background of pic #3.)

Wife looking lovely both days. Love the Derby hat! (Hers, not yours - though yours is fine as well.

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**Spartan Tartan** · 9th May 11, 07:00 PM

Great pictures. I really like your second outfit - the Dutch friendship tartan looks great with the jacket. Well turned out. Of course, your wife looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing the pictures.

**Standard** · 9th May 11, 07:40 PM

Great pictures, looks like a fun weekend outing. The big race is something that I've wanted to get to for some time now. Maybe one of these days my wife and I will get down there.

**ForresterModern** · 10th May 11, 04:36 AM

Originally Posted by Standard

Great pictures, looks like a fun weekend outing. The big race is something that I've wanted to get to for some time now. Maybe one of these days my wife and I will get down there.

Shoot us a line when you know you are interested----at least 6 months in advance---and we will see what we can do to help, since we live locally.

Looking at this pics I realize that I should have taken my sunglasses off the top of my head/bonnet for the outdoors pics. Ooops.

**Jock Scot** · 10th May 11, 04:44 AM

Looking good old boy and I am glad that you both had a great time. Although I did have my doubts with the "Rommel" style headwear!

Jock now dives, gently, for cover!

**ForresterModern** · 10th May 11, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Looking good old boy and I am glad that you both had a great time. Although I did have my doubts with the "Rommel" style headwear!

Jock now dives, gently, for cover!

LOL. I had the same thought when I saw those pictures too Jock. Reminded me of the character "Moffit" in an old US tv show called "The Rat Patrol" with his goggles over his tam or beret. Strange how minds think alike sometimes.

j