For Immediate Release
Saturday, April 5, 2014
KENTUCKY DERBY WINNER MINE THAT BIRD VISITS REMINGTON PARK ON MONDAY, APRIL 7
OKLAHOMA CITY - Monday evening at Remington Park, fans will have the opportunity to meet Mine That Bird, the 2009 Kentucky Derby winner, as he visits on a promotional tour for the movie “50-1.”
His longshot story inspired the movie and title, denoting his odds when he came out of the slop and mist to win the historic ‘Run for the Roses’ under Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel.
Mine That Bird’s visit at Remington Park on Monday, April 7 will mark the first time a Kentucky Derby winner has been on the grounds at Remington Park. Accompanying Mine That Bird will be his co-owner Mark Allen and the director & producer of “50-1,” Jim Wilson.
Remington Park will welcome Mine That Bird for a special public appearance in the Paddock Gardens from 6:30 to 8pm (central). The event is open to the public and photo opportunities with Mine That Bird will be available.
Mine That Bird’s unlikely triumph in the Kentucky Derby inspired the film “50 to 1,” released in March 2014. The film tells the story of a misfit group of New Mexico cowboys who find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when their gelding qualifies for entry into the Kentucky Derby. The group face a series of mishaps on their way to Churchill Downs, becoming the ultimate underdogs in a showdown with the world’s racing elite.
Fans interested in seeing Mine That Bird on Monday are encouraged to enter through the Racing Entrance at Remington Park.
The 140th Kentucky Derby will be simulcast from Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 3.
Remington Park’s 2014 American Quarter Horse & Mixed-breed Season continues thru June 1.
Open daily at 10:30am for casino gaming and simulcast racing, Remington Park features the Bricktown Brewery on the casino floor. Admission, general parking and valet parking are always free at Remington Park, home of the $791,000 Remington Park Futurity for Oklahoma-breds on Saturday, April 19, 2014.
Tracked by over 51,000 fans on Facebook and 5,000 Twitter followers, Remington Park is Oklahoma City’s only Racetrack & Casino and is located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District. For more information, reservations and group bookings please call 405-424-1000, 866-456-9880 or visit remingtonpark.com.
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For more information, please contact:
Dale Day
405-425-3215
