Need help with planning Derby Party

[DaTruth]

Depending on what your guests look like, you could have a Derby hat contest. DrugS can help you with the details.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

Depending on what your guests look like, you could have a Derby hat contest. DrugS can help you with the details.

That is an idea I might consider.

I have specials currently on bulk orders of Scat Daddy hats...With a few of his offspring going in the gate on the 1st Saturday in May, they may go fast...Order now and receive 15% off retail price.


Regards,

Scat

[GenuineRisk]

One year we had guests put $5 in a hat, but they could each pick who they wanted. We figured it was closer to how actual wagering works than having them draw random names. The winnings got divided between the people who picked correctly. And the winners still ended up with much better odds than at the track.

The NY Post/Daily News usually do visually appealing spreads on the field- full color of the jockey silks. I put those out for the guests to peruse.

Also highly recommend asking GPK to send you his picks and print that out for the guests. Not only did he write a hilarious email, he also gave out the winner.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

One year we had guests put $5 in a hat, but they could each pick who they wanted. We figured it was closer to how actual wagering works than having them draw random names. The winnings got divided between the people who picked correctly. And the winners still ended up with much better odds than at the track.

The NY Post/Daily News usually do visually appealing spreads on the field- full color of the jockey silks. I put those out for the guests to peruse.

Also highly recommend asking GPK to send you his picks and print that out for the guests. Not only did he write a hilarious email, he also gave out the winner.

Hi beautiful

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by GPK

Hi beautiful

[Gate Dancer]

I agree with the idea of $5 or $10 per person and a blind draw to get people involved with a rooting interest. Another sugggestion is to either give a set amount of Monopoly money or actually let folks bid on the horses and become their 'owner' for the day. The website www.kentuckyderby.com has excellent traditional cocktails and food suggestions for any Derby party. But also, the key to any good Derby party is strong mint juleps!!