Justify Wins 144th Kentucky Derby

Sunday, May 06, 2018
GoLocalWorcester Sports Team

Justify
Justify won the 144th Kentucky Derby on Saturday afternoon at Churchill Downs. He was the favorite to win the race at 3-1 odds. 

Justify was ridden by jockey Mike Smith and trained by Bob Baffert.

The team now turns their attention to a chance to win the Triple Crown.

The Preakness is set for May 19 and the Belmont Stakes is set for June 9

The race was the wettest Kentucky Derby in history, breaking the old make of 2.31” that was set in 1918.

Good Magic finished second while Audible finished third.

  • Cinco de Mayo Party at ComeKeto

    Leominster

    Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at ComeKeto with food, drinks and live music from DJ Jemaine.

    The party begins at 9 p.m.

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  • Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby at U.S. Marine Club

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    The party will begin with a taco bar starting at 2 p.m. with Kentucky Derby events starting at 6 p.m.

    The party will feature sombrero competition, tequila, margarita and corona drink specials all day.

    Lastly, the Brumbletones will be performing beginning at 9 p.m.

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  • Tony Soul Project at Kasbar

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    Enjoy Cinco de Mayo at Kasbar while listening to soul music from the Tony Soul Project.

    The concert begins at 9 p.m. and goes until 1 a.m.

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  • Kentucky Derby Viewing Party at Romaine’s

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    Romaine’s Wood Bar and Grill is hosting a Kentucky Derby viewing party in their bar area on Saturday.

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  • Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at The Thoreau Club

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    The party will feature Tacos, Burritos, Guacamole, Salsa, Margaritas, live music and much more.

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  • Mezcal Cantina

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    Mezcal Cantina will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a DJ for 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. as well as plenty of food and drinks for everyone to enjoy.

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  • The Alamo Restaurant Mexicano 

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  • The Vin Bin

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    The Vin Bin will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. on Saturday.

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