The Dukes of Flatbush have other interests besides running and one of those is the Kentucky Derby. It is an annual tradition for the DOFB to meet on the first Saturday in May, make a donation at the local Off Track Betting and drink Mint Juleps. The riding crop and drunken fighting on Atlantic Ave are quickly becoming part of that tradition and a welcome addition.

Derby Day is fun for everyone, as you can see below even the Queen gets a little loose after a few cocktails of Kentucky’s finest bourbon

Before all the festivities the Dukes decided to do a little run on a fine spring day, a nice 9 mile run in Prospect Park. Well this 9 mile run ended up being a burner as we ran the 9 miles in a scorching 71 minutes. Even though I am paying for all of it the next day it was a good time and am sure we will repeat in 2008.

Now back to handicapping for the Preakness