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Sports fans around the world all have their big games like the World Series and the Super Bowl. For horse racing fans their big day is the Kentucky Derby. This race is the oldest and most prestigious race in the world of horse racing because it separates the contenders from the horses that become stars and household names like Secretariat. Kentucky Derby 2011 will be held May 7th at 5:00pm Eastern Time and should have more than 150,000 fans in attendance and millions of more fans watching the coverage on television and the Internet around the world. Kentucky Derby Traditions One of the most well known traditions that Kentucky Derby racing fans know is when the winning horse gets draped with a blanket of roses at the end of the race. This tradition was started in 1883 by New York Socialite E. Berry Wall who presented red roses to ladies at a post derby party. People who attend the Kentucky Derby com dressed in their best formal attire because this race is an event to be seen at. Many celebrities, actors, athletes and wealthy families attend the Kentucky Derby to cheer for their favorite horses, drink Mint Julep and enjoy the event that comes only once a year. What’s great about the Kentucky Derby is that it’s open to everyone and if you don’t want to rub elbows with the rich and famous you can purchase a general admission ticket and hang out in a more relaxed environment on the infield. Kentucky Derby 2011 Tickets This year’s Kentucky Derby is right around the corner and if you haven’t bought your tickets yet you should buy them now to ensure your place at this historic race. Many Kentucky Derby Betting enthusiasts are closely watching top contenders like: Santiva, Gourmet Dinner and The Factor with grow excitement for what they are going to do on the race track. Kentucky Derby 2011 is sure to have many exciting moments that will be remembered by racing fans for years to come. Mark is an online journalist. He loves the horse races. He already bought his kentucky derby tickets this year and can't wait for the race.
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