For those people that will be making the voyage to Louisville, KY this weekend for the 129th Ky Derby, here's a list of items that the track will not allow in this year. So, if you want anything while at Derby, be prepared to pay. And I do mean PAY for it. It won't be cheap as last year demonstrated with a similiar setup. Here's the key list:

Security procedures established for Kentucky Derby and Oaks 129 include:

• Magnetic wand searches of all patrons at all track entrance gates
• Limits on items on carry-in items for patrons and employees
• High visibility and numbers of security personnel in all areas of the track
• Placement of barriers outside the track's admission gates Security sweeps of all vehicles (buses, limousines and vendor vehicles) that enter the track
• Vehicles parked in all Churchill Downs lots will be subject to search. Items that patrons may carry-in to Churchill Downs on those days are:

• Food items in clear plastic bags (maximum size 18"× 18" - no trash bags) - LIMIT TWO (2) PER PERSON
• "Box" lunches if packaged in clear plastic bags or plastic containers (maximum size 18"× 18" - no trash bags) - LIMIT TWO (2) PER PERSON
• Cellular telephones, cameras, and camcorders (patrons required to turn electronic items on before entry is allowed)
• Small personal music systems, radios and televisions - no "boom boxes"
• Binoculars
• Purses and baby bags (all subject to search)
• Chairs (Gate 3 only)
• Blankets (Gates 1 & 3 for infield use only)
• Tarpaulins (Gates 1 & 3 for infield use only)
• Strollers (only if carrying a child - no other items allowed)

Items that are banned from the track on Derby and Oaks Days include:

• Weapons of any kind (includes all knives and scissors)
• Bottles and cans of any kind (includes all beverage and lotion containers - glass, plastic or metal)
• Thermoses
• Coolers
• Grills
• Backpacks, luggage and duffel bags
• Wagons
• Umbrellas

I understand most of the rules, but still I think they're being a bit paranoid.