1. Wear comfortable shoes.
2. Take bandaids, ibuprofen, etc.
3. Take a clear poncho because umbrellas are not allowed inside Churchill Downs.
4. Carry a lightweight tote bag and paper towels to wrap Mint Julip and Lilly glasses to take home.
5. Pack snack mix in clear baggies. Food lines can be long and you need to keep food in your stomach if you are drinking alcohol.
6. Cell phone service is scattered, make sure your family knows this.
7. Carry some loose change to tip the bathroom attendants. Most have mints and other handy things.
8. In case of a chill, stick a scarf in your bag.
(Or tie it to the handle of your handbag to look chic! Pam)
9. Place your Derby bet way before post time. Men are notorious for the last minute bet. There may be lots of shoving and stepping on toes.
10. Sing "My Old Kentucky Home" loud and proud!
Should you have the winning ticket and want to wait to avoid lines you have weeks to go back and collect.
Advice courtesy of M. G. Gurley
E-mail: kentuckyfashion@gmail.com
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