Kentucky Derby 2005, part I

82 days left until the 131st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in my hometown of Louisville, KY. As I eagerly await (as you should too!) the first Saturday of May to arrive, the mint to sprout, and the bourbon to be bottled in Loretto, it is equally important to keep a watchful eye on the Derby prep races. This will be my return to the Derby after too many years of being away in California never being able to get off work. Let the races begin!