What is a Night at the Races?

What is a Night at the Races?
A Night at the Races is the closest thing to being at an actual race track without being there. Included in the
ticket price, you will receive dinner, several varieties of bottles beer, wine, soft beverages and, of course, the
races and live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby.
Just before the start of each race, the betting windows open for you to place your wager. If your horse wins,
you receive a payout based on the amount wagered during the race.
Races are on DVD and are projected on the big screen for all to see. A live race announcer will enthusiastically
call each race.
This year, there will be a total of 12 races, 10 regular, 1 auction and—of course—the Kentucky Derby, along
with a Daily Double and Trifecta Race (see explanations below). Each race will consist of 12 horses. All horses
will be available for sponsorship (first come, first served) and you as the “owner” will have the right to name
your horse and to collect a percentage of any winnings.
The Auction Race is the very last race of the evening. Usually groups of people combine resources to bid for
horse sponsorship. The winning owners split the pot with the house 50/50.
Trifecta is a bet in which the person making the wager forecasts the first three finishers in the race in the
correct order.
Daily Double is a single bet on the winners of two named races in a day.
Hat Contest: Wearing a hat to the Kentucky Derby is believe to be good luck! Wearing a hat is much like
getting into costume, you might be pleasantly surprised to see what type of character you become. There are
no rules or limits, it’s free to participate, and you could win a cash prize as a result!
When you name your horse, you are encouraged to be as creative and clever as possible. Some examples are:
Hoof hearted, Phil McCrackin, Ben Dover, etc. Say these fast and you should get the idea!
So please join us for a night of fun, food, dancing, music and good company. And remember, all proceeds go
directly back into the school. Have fun and good luck!
Derby Day Extravaganza
Saturday, May 2nd, 2015
Gates open at 4:00pm
Name:_________________________________________ Phone #:______________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
E-mail: ___________________________________ Payment Method: ___________________
Total $ Enclosed: _____________________________________________________________
Deadline for Ads, Horses and Sponsorships is Monday, April 27th. Please make checks payable to Benedictine
Athletic Booster Club. For your convenience, you may submit any art work, horse names, or business
descriptions to [email protected].
Tickets for Derby Day
Advertise in the Race Program
_________ x $25 each = _________
Full-page ad (5-1/2” x 8-1/2”) $100.00
Sponsor a Horse
Half-page ad (5-1/2” x 4-1/4”) $50.00
_________ x $20 each = _________
Quarter-page ad (2-3/4” x 4-1/2”) $25.00
Owner’s
Name:______________________________
Number of ads: __________________
Type:________________(full, half, quarter)
Horse’s
Name:______________________________
Horse’s
Name: ______________________________
Owner’s
Name: ______________________________
Horse’s
Name: ______________________________
Amount: ______________________
Sponsor a Race: $100.00
Number of races_____ x $100 = _________
Sponsor’s name headlines their race, name is read aloud by the
event announcer at the start of the contest as well as after.
Sponsor’s Name: _____________________
Business Description: __________________
Horse’s
Name: ______________________________
Use reverse side for additional names
____________________________________