BATTAGLIA'S TOP 5 FAVORITE THINGS TO DO AT THE KENTUCKY DERBY:
1. Bet on the winner – everything else pales in comparison.
2. Sing "My Old Kentucky Home."
3. Hear the crowd roar when the horses break from the gate.
4. Watch the winner as he comes back after the race.
5. Drink an overpriced Mint Julep.

DONNA BARTON-BROTHERS TOP 5 FAVORTIE THINGS ABOUT THE DERBY:
1. Admire the great horses – thoroughbreds are a special breed of animal.
2. People watch – it's truly amazing.
3. Visit the Kentucky Derby Museum and watch "The Greatest Race."
4. Attend "Dawn at the Downs" and watch the horses train.
5. Watch the horses and jockeys during "My Old Kentucky Home."  If you don't cry you     may want to have your pulse checked.

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