Justify Wins 144th Kentucky Derby
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Sunday, May 06, 2018
GoLocalWorcester Sports Team
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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.
Related Slideshow: 10 Places to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo & The Kentucky Derby in Central MA - May 2018
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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
Worcester
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
Worcester
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
Northborough
Romaine’s Wood Bar and Grill is hosting a Kentucky Derby viewing party in their bar area on Saturday.
The event will feature complimentary Southern Bites (Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs, Shrimp & Grits and more!) as well as a variety of Mint Julep options. Ladies, wear your favorite hats—there will be a $100 prize for the best one in the room.
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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at The Thoreau Club
Concord
The party will feature Tacos, Burritos, Guacamole, Salsa, Margaritas, live music and much more.
The party will benefit Health Care Without Walls.
The event goes from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Mezcal Cantina
Worcester
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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Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Groton
Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant & Cantina will have food and drink specials throughout the day.
“With more than 10 years of authentic Mexican cooking experience, we are now serving the New England communities with superior Mexican food,” says the restaurant on their website.
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The Alamo Restaurant Mexicano
Milford
The Alamo will celebrate their 20th Cinco de Mayo on Saturday.
They offer live music, tons of prizes and Margaritas the entire day.
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The Vin Bin
Marlboro
The Vin Bin will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
The Vin Bin will be serving their house-made Sangria as well as plenty of other food and drink options.
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Olde Magoun's Saloon Cinco de Derby Party
Somerville
Olde Magoun’s Saloon will have food specials starting at 4 p.m. and going the entire night.
They will also be serving Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches and will have Founder’s KBS on draught.
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