The 2011 Kentucky Derby willbe run on Saturday in Louisville, and among the many pastimes that come with it, marveling at the horse names ranks up there with the best of 'em. And with names like Uncle Mo, Pants on Fire, Mucho Macho Man, and Dialed In, the 2011 field doesn't disappoint.
But are there any sort of guidelines that come with naming the horses? For instance, if we wanted to name a horse "Never Nude" in honor of Arrested Development , would that be allowed? Maybe, but it's all up to The Jockey Club. After the jump, Slate explains.
