Raise Funds for Wellington's Independence Day Celebration!
Tickets sales are closed. Guest will enjoy a Derby inspired dinner with Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders, bourbon meatballs, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, and hushpuppies. There will be mini hand pies [peach, Lemon, cherry, apple, pecan etc.] for dessert. The event also includes racing entertainment, music, and comic relief from Jolly Roger Entertainment- Including a brief pause where we will watch the Kentucky Derby live.
Additional games including "horse racing", basket raffles, and the infamous "Dessert Dash" will also be played so bring your cash ready to have a good time. Plus a cash bar. Below you can see photos from the 2024 Race and winning horses. It's a fun night to raise funds for our Independence Day and fireworks!
Additional games including "horse racing", basket raffles, and the infamous "Dessert Dash" will also be played so bring your cash ready to have a good time. Plus a cash bar. Below you can see photos from the 2024 Race and winning horses. It's a fun night to raise funds for our Independence Day and fireworks!
Wear your Derby Hat and enter the contest for a chance to win $100 cash if you are voted to have the "Classiest" or the "Trashiest" hat.
Sponsored by Fraternal Order of Eagles #2051.
Thank You Race Sponsors
2025 Horse Name & Owners
The horses will receive a new number based upon which race they are randomly assigned. The number below is just keeping track of the amount of horses yet to sell. 90 total! For the first 9 races. The last race is created by audience participation and an auction during the event.
1. Breaking Wind - Jean Jerousek
2. Slim Pickens - Jean Jerousek 3. U.R. Nuts - Jean Jerousek 4. Hocus Pocus - Jean Jerousek 5. Daisy's Daydream- Jean Jerousek 6. Rabble Rouser- Jean Jerousek 7. Rusty - Daisy Arntz 8. Stinkerbelle- Daisy Arntz 9. Crazy Cat Lady - Myssi Justice 10. More Desserts - Myssi Justice 11. Boo Horse- Gary & Tracey Feron 12. Miss Kitty - Gary & Tracey Feron 13. "BEE" A Hero- Wellington Kiwanis 14. KIDS NEED KIWANIS - Wellington Kiwanis 15. K-Kids at Westwood - Wellington Kiwanis 16. Builders Club at McCormick - Wellington Kiwanis 17. Key Club at WHS - Wellington Kiwanis 18. Sparrow - Madeline Klinzing 19. Dehali - Meredith Klinzing 20. Bishop - Cal Klinzing 21. Spirit - Teresa Bosela 22. For Tuck's Sake- Hans Schneider 23. Wholy Sheet- Hans Schneider 24. Ponyhontas - Hans Schneider 25. Frisky Business - Hans Schneider 26. Pasture Bedtime - Hans Schneider 27. She's a Grinder- Hans Schneider 28. Rusty Bedsprings - Hans Schneider 29. Peanuts Envy - Hans Schneider 30. Hoof Hearted - Hans Schneider 31. Gee's Pot - Hans Schneider 32. Man of War - Mark Bughman 33. Sea Biscuit - Mark Bughman 34. Winning Ticket - Mim Levin 35. Caballo - Snow Weich 36. Sweet Pea - Jeanne Carpenter 37. Henry - Jeanne Carpenter 38. Ian - Ken Carpenter 39. Graham - Jeanne Carpenter 40. Lucky Elly - Linda Barnes 41. The McLoughlin Steamer 42. Harry Ballsangna 43. Who's a prettykitty 44. Alabamer slammer 45. Go! Ramsey Go! - Julie Dongarra |
46. VOTE Ramsey for Judge - Julie Dongarra
47. Savannah Shianne - Pam Rousch 48. I got Pockets - Myssi Justice 49. Champ - Josie Boone 50. Greta Van Trotton - Amanda Corcino 51. Cody's Lucky Day - Amanda Corcino 52. Jackson Malone - Curt Ferriman 53. Sir Reginold Poopy Pants- Michelle Ferriman 54. Marquis Madness - Terri Homoki 55. Canada's Dream Boat - Jan Landrum 56. Pirate's Pride - Jan Landrum 57. Harry Trotter- Tracy Wind 58. Captain Spauldings Fried Chicken- Tracy Wind 59. Sid's Dinner- Tracy Wind 60. Express Train - Laura Patalon 61. Lucky Eva - Linda Barnes 62. Cinnamon - Bianca from Dimitri's 63. Peppa Steppa - Brooke from Dimitri's 64. Buck Passer - Russ Hartman 65. On my face - Caleb Phillips 66. Smitty's Folly- Tim Smith 67. Tommy's Toy - Tom Smith 68. Elmer's Glue - Kyler Whitacre 69. The Professor- Rick Frame 70. Jay Bird- Jay Miller 71. Rocky Road - Jeff Miller 72. Best Bitch - Party for a Purpose 73. Dream Catcher - Chad Bryner 74. Cumimfast - Adam Chellis 75. Peter Dragon - Mike Summers 76. Howie Dicter - Allen Schramm 77. Big Dick Daddy from Cincinnati- Sean Buga 78. Trotter Tom - Tom Smith 79. Post Pride and Joy - Kim Post 80. Sunshine - Sandy Walczak 81. Keep Going- Jackie & Dave Salyan 82. Chard a Neigh - Drema Bolen 83. Fetal Baum - Stephanie Denholm 84. Fancy Footwork - Allyson Grills 85. Talk Derby to Me - Chris & Brian Starbuck 86. Wild Fire - Cindi Yourkiewicz 87. Duke Willie "G" Jojo Lambert 88. Secretariat - Denise Barnes 89. Moneyhead - Laura Patalon 90. Buck Wild - Laura Patalon |
Winners, Photos, and Details from the 2024 Race Below.
Thank you to our Race Sponsors!
Gnome Alone [Sponsor J & J Rentals]
Ben Hur-ry [Sponsor J & J Rentals]
Catch Me if You Can [Sponsor J & J Rentals]
Jolly Prancer [Sponsor J & J Rentals]
Taylor Swift [Sponsor J & J Rentals]
Fat Bottom Round Roast [Sponsor Merrill Farms]
Tasty Tender Loins [Sponsor Merrill Farms]
Bucket o' Kittens
DeeJayTee
BABY FETT FLYS
BABY VADER RIDES
Sparky
Murphy
Maya Rose
King Ridge
King David
I'm Your Man
Greta Van Trotten
Arwood's Fancy
Roostertail
E'llegee
CKH
Dream Weaver
Champion
Spirit 76
Chip
Liam Charles
John
Betsy Jo Lou
Betty Boop
No Moore in '24
Deceitful Transparency
Mister ArmTwister
Pappa's Girl
Ring Around the Ramsey
Roses and Ramsey's
Run Ramsey Run
Ramsey 4 Judge
Hay Fever
Pavlov's Dog Dish
King Infusion
Sid's Dog Food
The Bus
Harry Trotter
Bing Bong
Buttercup
Redeye
Screaming Lady
Monty
Maya My Winner
Screaming Eagle
Kristen
Rescue
Oh Shit
Little Red
FOE Sure
Smilin' Til the End
Justice Jim
Jay Bird
The Professor
Don't Blame Me
Peter Dragon
Billy's Big Blue Bubble
Just the Tip
Trotter Tom
Can't Beat a Beat!
reserved for Amy & John Kiley
Syd's Dream
Not Water
Almost Forgotten
Keyboard Warrior
Willie Spanksherbottom
Down Goes Frazier
Crazy Daisy
I Gotta Pee!
Tie-Dye Terror
Blue Jean Baby
Top Chef
BBQ Chip Lover
Run Around Sue
Pickles
Horse Puckey
Hot Tamale'
Cisco
Gunpowder
To Infinity and Beyond
Rip Roarin' Roberts
Why do my classmates look so old?
Ruzzin' It Up
Skibidi Up
Kiley's Dream
Ben Hur-ry [Sponsor J & J Rentals]
Catch Me if You Can [Sponsor J & J Rentals]
Jolly Prancer [Sponsor J & J Rentals]
Taylor Swift [Sponsor J & J Rentals]
Fat Bottom Round Roast [Sponsor Merrill Farms]
Tasty Tender Loins [Sponsor Merrill Farms]
Bucket o' Kittens
DeeJayTee
BABY FETT FLYS
BABY VADER RIDES
Sparky
Murphy
Maya Rose
King Ridge
King David
I'm Your Man
Greta Van Trotten
Arwood's Fancy
Roostertail
E'llegee
CKH
Dream Weaver
Champion
Spirit 76
Chip
Liam Charles
John
Betsy Jo Lou
Betty Boop
No Moore in '24
Deceitful Transparency
Mister ArmTwister
Pappa's Girl
Ring Around the Ramsey
Roses and Ramsey's
Run Ramsey Run
Ramsey 4 Judge
Hay Fever
Pavlov's Dog Dish
King Infusion
Sid's Dog Food
The Bus
Harry Trotter
Bing Bong
Buttercup
Redeye
Screaming Lady
Monty
Maya My Winner
Screaming Eagle
Kristen
Rescue
Oh Shit
Little Red
FOE Sure
Smilin' Til the End
Justice Jim
Jay Bird
The Professor
Don't Blame Me
Peter Dragon
Billy's Big Blue Bubble
Just the Tip
Trotter Tom
Can't Beat a Beat!
reserved for Amy & John Kiley
Syd's Dream
Not Water
Almost Forgotten
Keyboard Warrior
Willie Spanksherbottom
Down Goes Frazier
Crazy Daisy
I Gotta Pee!
Tie-Dye Terror
Blue Jean Baby
Top Chef
BBQ Chip Lover
Run Around Sue
Pickles
Horse Puckey
Hot Tamale'
Cisco
Gunpowder
To Infinity and Beyond
Rip Roarin' Roberts
Why do my classmates look so old?
Ruzzin' It Up
Skibidi Up
Kiley's Dream