Need help with planning Derby Party

[IrishofNDMan]

Havent been on here in awhile but still knew where to go for some help. I'm having around 20 guest over my house for the derby. None of them are big racing fans, but they watch the derby and use to bet it at great lakes downs. I'm going to place bets for them using my twinspires account so they can have some fun, but my question is where is the best place to print off some programs for all of them and what kind of things should I have or can I do to make the party a great time for all? Any ideas will help.

[Thunder Gulch]

Just add bourbon and the rest will take care of itself.

[3kings]

Originally Posted by IrishofNDMan

Havent been on here in awhile but still knew where to go for some help. I'm having around 20 guest over my house for the derby. None of them are big racing fans, but they watch the derby and use to bet it at great lakes downs. I'm going to place bets for them using my twinspires account so they can have some fun, but my question is where is the best place to print off some programs for all of them and what kind of things should I have or can I do to make the party a great time for all? Any ideas will help.

There will be free derby pp's available on any horse racing site the week of. Put all 20 names in a hat and have blind draw for $10 or $20. and pay out top 3 places and last. Everyone will have a rooting interest even if they have no idea how to handicap.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by IrishofNDMan

Havent been on here in awhile but still knew where to go for some help. I'm having around 20 guest over my house for the derby. None of them are big racing fans, but they watch the derby and use to bet it at great lakes downs. I'm going to place bets for them using my twinspires account so they can have some fun, but my question is where is the best place to print off some programs for all of them and what kind of things should I have or can I do to make the party a great time for all? Any ideas will help.

I always place multiple $2 and $5 win bets on every horse and let guests (kids enjoy this) choose blindly to give the uninitiated a rooting interest. Last year one unlucky fan traded her $5 win on AK for Shackleford (on my advice...).
I also roast a whole hog and go through three or four bottles of Woodford and many sprigs of mint.
It has become a popular party in my neighborhood.

[Port Conway Lane]

Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

I always place multiple $2 and $5 win bets on every horse and let guests (kids enjoy this) choose blindly to give the uninitiated a rooting interest. Last year one unlucky fan traded her $5 win on AK for Shackleford (on my advice...).
I also roast a whole hog and go through three or four bottles of Woodford and many sprigs of mint.
It has become a popular party in my neighborhood.

You're a great host!! Providing food and liquor and giving away $140 worth of tickets.

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by Port Conway Lane

You're a great host!! Providing food and liquor and giving away $140 worth of tickets.

I provide the Hog, request people bring beer and a few usually bring Bourbon at this point.
This year we are going Mexican derby since it is Cinco. Premium Tequila will flow alongside Bourbon. Pig will be cooked in Cuban fashion since I know little of carnitas style.
It is the only party we throw all year. I think it is worth it, many of my guests now wager almost daily....

[MaTH716]

Usually all the national newspapers cover the race. For the segment of your guests that don't actually handicap the race, I would think that the papers would suffice.

[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.