Queen possible for KY Derby

[brockguy]

the Queen of England that is.

from racingpost

AMERICAN horse racing's biggest day might be getting the royal treatment this year.

The US Secret Service in Kentucky is preparing for a "probable" visit from The Queen around the first weekend in May. The Kentucky Derby will be on Saturday, May 5.

Special agent Paul Johnson in the Secret Service's Louisville office said a royal visit to the state was an "expectation".

"A lot of her itinerary is very sketchy. We're in the preliminary stages," he said. The British government has already announced the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are planning to visit the US in May to mark the 400th anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown, but would not elaborate on her itinerary.
"We're of course aware of the speculation regarding the Queen's visit," a Buckingham Palace spokesman said, adding: "These things take a little while to finalise."

Racecourse spokesman John Asher said they were "aware of the possibility" of a visit by the Queen, but would not confirm whether she will attend the Derby. The Queen has visited Kentucky four times, in 1984, 1986, 1989and 1991, but has never attended the Derby, according to Mr Asher.

But her sister Princess Margaret attended in 1974.

[miraja2]

It will be strange to hear Freddie Mercury singing 'My Old Kentucky Home.'

[paisjpq]

from the louisville courier journal...

Friday http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/...D=200770216016

Saturday http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/...D=200770216016

[randallscott35]

150,001---When I go to the Derby I need a decent seat, if I can't see the races, I can't see the point in going....I'm not there to party.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by randallscott35

150,001---When I go to the Derby I need a decent seat, if I can't see the races, I can't see the point in going....I'm not there to party.

I had great seats near the finish line when I went...that is, until the guy in front of me stood up ...good thing I taped it so i saw the race when I got home.
I bet the queen has good seats...wonder if she has room?

[randallscott35]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

I had great seats near the finish line when I went...that is, until the guy in front of me stood up ...good thing I taped it so i saw the race when I got home.
I bet the queen has good seats...wonder if she has room?

You have connections. Thus, you can get me a nice seat someday. Thank you in advance.

[Hickory Hill Hoff]

Originally Posted by miraja2

It will be strange to hear Freddie Mercury singing 'My Old Kentucky Home.'

That would be a little tough...since he's been dead since '91

[Thunder Gulch]

I don't want her to come. Nothing personal, but security is bad enough without someone like that.

[smartyalex]

I was @ Churchill the day before it came out in the Courier Journal. This helped explain the group of highly dressed people and uniformed officers touring the grounds.

[blackthroatedwind]

Do you think she prefers Ragozins or Thorographs?