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This year’s Kentucky Derby was like no other because the weather refused to cooperate. Usually the weather prevails during the Derby and the sun can make a brief appearance after the call to the post. This year, the heavens opened up and it poured rain. It was not just a sprinkle, nor was it a shower. It didn’t mist or drizzle. It out and out poured rain and drenched everything.

Tips for Navigating Pimlico on Preakness Day

The 143rd Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore is the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, the people’s race and the people’s party.

Your Guide to Visiting Pimlico, Baltimore's Triple Crown Track

Given the acreage they require, their seasonal existence and the unique cultural ecosystem of people who live and work on the backstretch, horse racetracks tend to function as cities unto themselves.

During Triple Crown telecasts, cameras capture regally dressed spectators, meticulous grounds keeping and, of course, the innate beauty of the Thoroughbreds set to duel on the dirt. What might be happening outside the walls of these enormous facilities is largely left to the imagination, other than a cursory glimpse at clichéd regional pastimes or well-known edifices.

Did You Know Liquor Ads Were Once Banned?

Have you’ve ever wondered why whiskey brands advertise less than beer? Or why whiskey models wear more threads than scantily clothed beer ladies?

The reasons may surprise you.

When it comes to alcohol advertising, the American federal government only restricts false claims, but the distilled spirits industry vigorously polices itself.

In fact, spirits businesses self-imposed a TV ban, says Frank Coleman, senior vice president of public affairs and communications for the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.

Elegance and Excitement at 2018 Longines Kentucky Oaks

The 144th running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks is a celebration of racing, style, and elegance. See some of the spectacular fashion from Churchill Downs on May 4 in the slideshow from Eclipse Sportswire below.

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