Nyquist won the Kentucky Derby, the popular horse race that was the feature of the South Boston Collaborative Center’s annual Derby party. And there were many other winners as well last Saturday evening, namely the clients of the South Boston Collaborative Center, an agency in the front lines of South Boston’s war against opioids like heroin. The Collaborative’s Kentucky Derby Day raises funds for this effort. Barlow’s in Fort Point put on a superb buffet – perfectly cooked sliders, shrimp with tangy sauce, and really cheddary mac ‘n’ cheese. It was quite a party.
Nyquist, after a truly expert ride by jockey Mario Gutierrez, won by 1-1/4 lengths in a respectable 2:01:31. It was Nyquist’s eighth consecutive win – on to the Triple Crown, after American Pharaoh last year? Only Monarchos (2001, 1:59:97) and the immortal Secretariat (1973, 1:59:40) have made Derby runs in less than two minutes.
Long-time guests at the South Boston Collaborative Center’s annual Derby Days watch Nyquist win. (Photo by Rick Winterson)
Barlow’s is a great venue for the Collaborative’s guests at the annual Derby Day. (Photo by Rick Winterson)
Of course the ladies dress up for the South Boston Collaborative Center’s Derby Day – wouldn’t you? (Photo by Rick Winterson)
Love the hats! Cinco de Mayo influenced some of the headgear, no doubt. (Photo by Rick Winterson)
Your hosts and hostess at the South Boston Collaborative Center’s Derby Day: Andy, Keith, and Colleen. (Photo by Rick Winterson)
