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© St. Petersburg Times, published April 18, 2002
Run for the roses . . .
. . . and the bourbon . . . and the Derby Pie . . . and celebrate one of sport's oldest competitions, the Kentucky Derby. Race day is May 4, which gives you plenty of time to import some must-haves. In addition to merchandise, both www.derbymuseum.org and www.atasteofkentucky.com offer interesting facts about the track and tips on hosting a Derby party.
Dress your table like a winner. Long-stemmed red roses available at grocers, florists and roadside stands, usually for $10 and up.
Treat your sweet tooth with Derby Pie, a concoction of chocolate chips, pecans and Kentucky bourbon, $12.99. www.atasteofkentucky.com.
Need help picking the winner? The Daily Racing Form includes breeding, past performances and recent workouts, plus picks by the experts, $5. Derby Lane, St. Petersburg.
A must on Derby day: Kentucky bourbon. About $20 for a fifth at liquor stores.
For mint juleps and other potables, the official Kentucky Derby glass, $2.79. www.atasteofkentucky.com
Learn to make your own Derby Pie and other Kentucky favorites with help from the Kentucky Derby Museum cookbook, $22. www.derbymuseum.org.
Keep cleanup simple with a full line of paper party goods featuring logos from the 128th running of the race. Four-inch coasters, complete with mint julep recipe, $4 for eight. www.atasteofkentucky.com.
Let the kids get in on the action with a plush bugle that plays Call to the Post ($12, www.atasteofkentucky.com) or a bobble-head version of Churchill Charlie, the track mascot ($12, www.derbymuseum.org).