Here are some bars and restaurants in Hoboken getting ready for the Kentucky Derby this Saturday May 4th…
Elysian Cafe at 10th and Washington Street
Kentucky Derby Party May 4, 2013 starts at 4:30pm – They are offering prizes for “Best Derby Outfit”. They also make a great Mint Julep based on past years samplings.
Biggies at 42 Newark Street
They are recommending you break out your best Kentucky Derby wear. They are having a “Best Hat” contest and
the prize is a Biggie’s Gift Certificate. They are also offering food and drink specials with giveaways.
Hotel Victor Bar at 77 Hudson Street
Hoboken Kentucky Derby Party at the Hotel Victor Bar Saturday, May 4th, 2013 2PM – 9PM.
Drink Specials:
- $3 Coors Light, PBR, Yuengling drafts
- $4 Mint Juleps
- $5 Jim Beam shots
Margaritas or mint juleps, sombreros or derby hats? If you can’t decide between the Kentucky Derby or Cinco de Mayo for the first party weekend of May, head to Hotel Victor! Along with BarCrawls.com, Hotel Victor has combined the two events, allowing you to revel in the libations of the weekend with their Derby de Mayo party! Fiesta on over for the “greatest two minutes in sports” on May 4th, where you’ll get saucy with drink and food specials from 2pm to 9pm.
Tickets are $10 plus a $1.95 Service Fee
Note: This is a 21+ event.
To buy tickets: http://beta.cravetickets.com/events/Kentucky-Derby-Party-Venue-TBA-30605
Brass Rail at 135 Washington Street
The Brass Rail located at 135 Washington Strete in Hoboken is having Kentucky Derby specials from 5-7pm. They will be offering $5 Maker’s Mark Mint Juleps.
Readers/Owners: If you know of other options in Hoboken please email TheBoken at theboken@gmail.com for additional specials.
Below are the odds as of the morning of 5/2 for this year’s Kentucky Derby:
| Pole Position | Horse Name | Jockey | Owner | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Onyx | Joe Bravo | Carl Domino | 50/1 |
| 2 | Oxbow | Gary Stevens | D. Wayne Lukas | 30/1 |
| 3 | Revolutionary | Calvin Borel | Todd Pletcher | 10/1 |
| 4 | Golden Soul | Robby Albarado | Dallas Stewart | 50/1 |
| 5 | Normandy Invasion | Javier Castellano | Chad Brown | 12/1 |
| 6 | Mylute | Rosie Napravnik | Tom Amoss | 15/1 |
| 7 | Giant Finish | Jose Espinosa | Tony Dutrow | 50/1 |
| 8 | Goldencents | Kevin Krigger | Doug O'Neill | 5/1 |
| 9 | Overanalyze | Rafael Bejarano | Todd Pletcher | 15/1 |
| 10 | Palace Malice | Mike Smith | Todd Pletcher | 20/1 |
| 11 | Lines of Battle | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 30/1 |
| 12 | Itsmyluckyday | Elvis Trujillo | Edward Plesa, Jr. | 15/1 |
| 13 | Falling Sky | Luis Saez | John Terranova | 50/1 |
| 14 | Verrazano | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher | 4/1 |
| 15 | Charming Kitten | Edgar Prado | Todd Pletcher | 20/1 |
| 16 | Orb | Joel Rosario | Shug McGaughey | 7/2 |
| 17 | Will Take Charge | Jon Court | D. Wayne Lukas | 20/1 |
| 18 | Frac Daddy | Victor Lebron | Ken McPeek | 50/1 |
| 19 | Java's War | Julian Leparoux | Ken McPeek | 15/1 |
| 20 | Vyjack | Garrett Gomez | Rudy Rodriguez | 15/1 |
| 21AE | Fear the Kitten | Alan Garcia | Michael Maker |
