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Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office
Governor Beshear, First Lady unveil 2011 Derby Poster
Commemorative print is fourth in the series honoring Triple Crown winners
FRANKFORT, Ky.– Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear today unveiled the 2011 Governor’s Commemorative Derby poster. The print is the fourth in the series honoring Triple Crown winning thoroughbreds.
“We are honored to continue the time-honored tradition of unveiling this year’s commemorative Derby poster,” said Gov. Beshear. “This artwork exemplifies the excitement and enthusiasm that surrounds the greatest two minutes in sports and serves as a wonderful memento for the public.”
This year’s poster depicts Seattle Slew crossing the finish line in honor of the 34th anniversary of his 1977 victories in the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes, making him only the tenth horse in history to win the Triple Crown. To date, Seattle Slew is the only thoroughbred in history to have won the Triple Crown as an undefeated contender. The photograph is courtesy of Churchill Downs Inc. and Kinetic Corporation.
A portion of the proceeds of the Governor’s Derby poster sales will benefit Mrs. Beshear’s Horses and Hope program and the Equine Health and Welfare Alliance Inc. Horses and Hope provides breast cancer education, awareness, screening and treatment referral to uninsured and underinsured employees of Kentucky’s thoroughbred industry. The Equine Health and Welfare Alliance Inc. directly supports efforts addressing equine health and safety in the Commonwealth.
“Spring is such a wonderful time in Kentucky as we begin to prepare and plan for all the enjoyable Derby activities,” said Mrs. Beshear. “I am excited to once again participate in the unveiling of the Derby poster and thrilled that some of the proceeds will benefit two important programs benefitting the Commonwealth’s signature industry.”
The 2011 Derby Celebration poster will be available for purchase Derby morning at the Governor’s Derby Celebration in historic downtown Frankfort. The cost is $15. The commemorative poster is available online beginning today and may be purchased at http://www.governor.ky.gov/derbycelebration/poster.htm. An additional charge of $2.50 will be added to online orders to cover postage and handling.
For more information on the 2011 Derby poster and the Governor’s Derby Celebration please visit www.governor.ky.gov/derbycelebration. The website features an electronic invitation to the Governor’s Derby Celebration. These invitations feature the same design as the 2011 Derby Celebration Poster. Invitations are not necessary to attend the Derby Celebration, but citizens are encouraged to print and save the invitation if they wish to keep it as a souvenir.
In addition to the printable, souvenir invitation, the website includes information on available parking, featured entertainment and activities offered at the 2011 Governor’s Derby Celebration. The website will be updated as new information becomes available.
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2011 Governor's Derby Celebration Poster
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