Belmont Stakes Day, 7 June 2014

Only one day remains before California Chrome makes his bid to be the first Triple Crown winner in thirty-six years. 

Whether you find yourself at Belmont Park or watching the Belmont Stakes  from afar,  let everyone know who you're cheering for by wearing the purple and green colors of his Dumbass Partners silks.

Clearly, his owners and trainer Art Sherman are anything but dumbasses. The story is truly the stuff of fairy tales, and I for one hope the racing gods are ready to give California Chrome and his connections a happy ending.

While you watch this third leg of the Triple Crown, be sure to sip on the official cocktail of the Belmont Stakes, the Belmont Jewel.

Enjoy your day at the Belmont Stakes, wherever you may be. 

And, of course . . . Go, California Chrome, Go!

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Kentucky Oaks 2014

Each year, on the eve of the Kentucky Derby--one of the most prestigious tests for 3-year-old colts in Thoroughbred racing, Churchill Downs plays host to the Kentucky Oaks, an equally glorious competition for 3-year-old fillies. Today is that day, the First Friday in May. And while there are endless reasons to talk about the race card and the horses, there's no denying that a race day like Oaks Day brings out the style maven in a good many ladies at the track.

Taking advantage of the strong female presence on the track, Oaks day has become an opportunity to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer and to honor survivors with an annual Survivors Parade. Racing fans also show their support by wearing pink and sipping on the traditional Kentucky Oaks cocktail, the Oaks Lily (a portion of the proceeds from sales of the Oaks Lily is donated to breast cancer research, so consider it drinking for the cause).

While pink can sometimes seem a bit too girly for those of us no longer in our twenties, a classic style like this Valentino dress will adapt to just about any woman's style.

And while you're getting ready, you might very well get thirsty . . .  

Here's the recipe for the Kentucky Oaks official drink:

Kentucky Oaks Lily:

• 1 oz. Grey Goose vodka

• 1 oz. Sweet and Sour Mix

• 3 oz. Cranberry Juice

• Splash of Triple Sec 

Once the ingredients are mixed, place the Grey Goose® Oaks Lily® in a tall glass with crushed ice, add a straw and garnish with an orange wedge and cherry.

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