Political Quotes

“millions of people watch the Kentucky Derby because it is a spectacular moment of chance. When the 123rd Run for the Roses takes place May 3, that's what the spectators will see--a riveting 2 minutes when anything can happen. What they won't see are the thousands of small details that go into making that moment one that goes down in sport's history. While thousands of people work to make the Kentucky Derby and the festival events a success, Kentuckians know that for the past 17 years one man has stood out in his commitment and drive to nailing down every last derby festival detail. That man was Dan Mangeot, the Kentucky Derby Festival's long-time president. He died in February, leaving behind a legacy and equally important, many, many devoted friends and colleagues. Described by some as a ``legend'' and by others as a ``father figure,'' Dan did the impossible. He took a legendary event and somehow made it even better. Under his management, attendance at derby festival events doubled to 1.5 million, while the economic impact on the community grew from $17 million to $53 million.”