The Grade I stakes races for three year-old thoroughbreds held annually in Louisville, KY every first Saturday of May is happening this weekend. Between 1875 and 1902, African-American jockeys won 15 out of 28 races.”1872, Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr., grandson of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition, traveled to England, visiting the Epsom Derby, a famous race that had been running annually since 1780. From there, Clark went on to Paris,France, where in 1863, a group of racing enthusiasts had formed the French Jockey Club and had organized the Grand Prix de Paris, which at the time was the greatest race in France.[1]”
It is the Wimbledon of America–of course Wimbledon is Tennis but man do they love their hats; a place filled with amazing horses, fashion, and HATS!! Yes, hats! And old school tradition and fun.
I have a love of horses. I am from Texas. When I was a child my step-dad bought me a Shetland Pony.
High waisted wide leg pants, $50
J crew, $110
Nine West high heel shoes, $99
Leather cross body handbag, $64
Crystal jewelry, $23
Amrita Singh post earrings, $100
Barbara Feinman Millinery, $225
W118 by Walter Baker long sleeve top, $98
Monsoon lace skirt, £55
H M leather clutch handbag, £13
Yochi jewelry, $70
Barbara Feinman Millinery, $395
Nine West, $67
And here are a few hats to get the tongues wagging about how awesome you look 🙂