Still fighting the Cold of the Century, so I thought I’d hand the reins to Mobster Gary Owen. He’s a K-Y guy — um KY guy— and a Hemingway vet. Today he attacks the mind-blowing cost of attending the Derby. Also, the PGA Championship comes to Louisville next month, at Valhalla.
Without further ado. . .
Greetings, TML world! I have been approved for another glorious Hemingway and it feels grand!
As the first Saturday in May approaches, the lead topic is this year’s 150th Kentucky Derby. A realistic cost tradition ruled for years on Central Avenue but after a massive $200 million plus facelift, Churchill Downs now aspires to have the highest priced event in entertainment. $500 tickets to see U2 in Vegas? Pocket change at this year’s Derby. If you’ve attended in the past, assume now the same seats are at least triple what you paid.
This leads to the inevitable question, how much do I want to pay for this?
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