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The Kentucky Derby

Bootlegging the Kentucky Brand

J. Michael Welton | Posted 03.04.2013 | Arts
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J. Michael Welton

It all started with the idea of a Super Bowl commercial to promote the real Kentucky. "We wanted to put it on the biggest stage in the world," says Whit Hiler of ad agency Cornet IMS in Lexington.

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The Preakness: Fear and Loathing of a Fantastic Filly

Matthew DeBord | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
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Matthew DeBord

The Derby is well-marketed, mawkish insanity. The Preakness? Um, well... not exactly drenched in tradition, is it? I mean, what do the fans at the track drink while they're waiting for the race to start?

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