Super Bowl Not - Think Kentucky Derby Party

I realize that most people will be having or attending Super Bowl parties this weekend but why not use this opportunity to test out or visualize Kentucky Derby Party ideas?  Think food.  Party arrangements. Menu. Invitees.  It won't be that long before the first Saturday in May! 

Test out these Mini Hot Browns maybe?

Or maybe sample a Bourbon Bar this weekend!

 

And some of the Derby contenders are coming into focus although a lot can happen with horses in three months.  February and March start weeding out the real contenders.  There's a race to watch this weekend if you are a true follower - the Withers (G3) at Aqueduc (weather permitting).  Firenze Fire is the favorite to win this early Derby Prep.  Avery Island is another one to watch.

Rank	Silks	Horse / Sire	Rating	Trainer / Jockey	Last Start	Status
		Avery Island Street Sense	6.93	K. McLaughlin	2nd, 2017 Remsen (G2)	Probable
		Firenze Fire Poseidon's Warrior	6.85	J. Servis	1st, 2018 Jerome (LS)	Probable
		Marconi Tapit	6.76	T. Pletcher	1st, Aqu MSW (12/15/2017-R3)	Probable
		Coltandmississippi Pioneerof the Nile	5.91	T. Pletcher	3rd, 2018 Jerome (LS)	Probable
		California Night Midnight Lute	5.09	M. Maker	1st, Aqu MSW (12/10/2017-R3)	Probable
		Crea's Bklyn Law Sky Mesa	4.87	M. Dilger	4th, 2017 Nashua (G2)	Possible
		Factor This The Factor		E. Barker	5th, 2018 Jerome (LS)	Probable

May will be here before we know it!