Although I grew up in Kentucky and lived there until I was a young adult, I never attended a Kentucky Derby then. Like millions around the world – and most Kentuckians – I watched the race on TV. Even when I was very young, I loved the Derby. I wrote my first essay when I [...]
Continue reading about Kentucky Derby memories – 1983, part 1
We’ve had a lot of company lately. Although things have slowed down now since the Triple Crown races have finished, we’ve had a lot of drop-in visitors in the past six weeks. Our stats here have paralleled TV ratings, although our numbers are nowhere near as high. Still, which race do you think drew the [...]
Continue reading about The Triple Crown Races by the Numbers
A disclaimer: I am married to an ESPN engineer and am a former employee myself. I’m not dissing NBC Sports – they cover equestrian events for us horse lovers, after all – but having a little fun. Video of the end of the 2009 Kentucky Derby, before Mine That Bird enters the Winner’s Circle Although [...]
