Special party for horse racing’s biggest day to be held in the Uncas Ballroom on Saturday, May 7th
On Saturday, May 7th, this year’s “Run for the Roses” will be celebrated in full at Mohegan Sun with the annual Kentucky Derby Party held in the Uncas Ballroom. Doors for the special party will open to the public at 10:00am.
Returning again for this year’s festivities will be popular guest handicappers Jim Mazur from Progressive Handicapping, INC. and regular WEEI Sports Radio talk show host Mike Mutnansky.  Guests can also enjoy great food and drink specials including the Derby’s signature cocktail, Mint Julep.
Guests joining the fun for this exclusive event will be able to take advantage of thirty betting terminals, seven large screens and tasty food offerings.  There will be open seating for approximately 1,000 people; seating is on a “first-come, first-served” basis.   All guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
Once guests get settled in, they will have the opportunity to gain some expert advice on which three-year-old thoroughbred to cheer on, as special guest handicappers Jim Mazur and Mike Mutnansky will be available to consult. Mazur is the President of Progressive Handicapping, Inc. and also the author of The Triple Crown Undercard Handicapper 2007.  On top of being an excellent handicapper, Mike Mutnanksy can be heard weekly on Boston, Massachusetts’ WEEI Sports Radio alongside his co-host Lou Merloni on the all-new mid-day show, Mut & Merloni. 
After grabbing some key advice, all that’s left to do is make your picks.  Guests who make a $25.00 wager will receive a commemorative Race Book Derby souvenir.  Advance wagering will also be available on Thursday, May 5th and Friday, May 6th.  Guests will also receive a Kentucky Derby souvenir gift with any $25.00 advanced wager on the Kentucky Derby, while supplies last.
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming, shopping and meeting destinations in the United States.  Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country.  More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com.