And, it was a very exciting race and finish.
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Mary welcomes everybody to another 'Akumal Derby Day' at the Lol Ha Beach Bar. |
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And the crowd is gathering, with Jackie and Gayle leding the way. |
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Jim Powers turns out to be the only one with a festive 'Derby Hat'. |
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Rick & wife - from the Boston area - show off what he believes is a winning ticket. |
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Michael & wife join them in the upper deck of the Lol Ha pavilion. |
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The betting window is doing a very brisk business as Richard awaits the dispensing of his tickets. |
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Luigi and his table above the grandstand. |
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Richard displays what he believes is a winner. |
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The sky is clear but the track is a bit muddy, all the ingredients for an upset. |
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Mary, the cashier, prepares the payouts for the winners once the results are finalized. |
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And, Luigi is the BIG winner, having rooted Mine That Bird to an upset victory. |
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Richard Dooley did have a winning ticket, albeit Place, and he is quite happy. |
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It took awhile for Jackie Powers to realize she had the winning Show ticket as she displays her winnings. |
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The three winners join up in the Akumal Derby Day winners circle to flaunt their winnings. |
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And Derby, celebrating another birthday, takes the whole thing in a very laid back style - "who cares?" |
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On Saturday, May
2nd, a huge crowd gathered at Lol Ha Beach bar, the
"Akumal Downs" version of Churchill Downs, to enjoy the 135th Kentucky
Derby. It was a warm day under a clear, blue sky, and the Mint Juleps were
flowing. Betting was quite heavy, and the Betting Window was closed
well before Post Time. Needless to say, a good time was had by all.
