Clever folks at the Possibility City campaign came up with a post-Derby video. Who are those celebrities and why have I never heard of them? Except for Aaron Rodgers, I’ve heard of him.
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Derby Pleasures Are More Than a Two Minute Horse Race
Note From Rick: I’ve taken lots of guests to the track Derby Week, but spending Oaks Day with John Gilderbloom was among the most entertaining. I made him write a story about the experience, and here it is. by J. “Hans” Gilderbloom Ph.D. I have now lived in Louisville longer than my hometown, San...
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Trying to Decipher a Tough Kentucky Derby – The Pick is Bodemeister
In trying to make selections for today’s Kentucky Derby, the key factor seems to be the pace of the race. The late addition of Trinniberg to the field completely changed the complexion of the race, and a muddy racetrack would throw another wrench into how the race will likely unfold. Trinniberg comes into the...
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TGIF Local Lunch Post – Mayor Fischer Steps Up to the Plate for Oaks Friday
Greetings to all who are visiting Louisville this week and kudos to the locals who have been able to keep up with all the traditional Derby chaos that closes April and opens May each year. The 138th Kentucky Oaks will have a field of fillies running for the lilies as well as a tip...
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Richie Farmer; A Life Lived on Scholarship
First of all, allow me to apologize for my extended absence from these pages. I’ve been in the beginning stages of a new job, and it’s taken until now for me to get time to write. NOW–let’s get to the fun part! Two words. Richie Farmer. Can you believe this guy? Never in my...
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Talk Derby To Me: My Close encounter with Dullahan
Its a time honored racetrack tradition that you can travel to the backside, early on spring mornings and watch the horses work. I have been lucky to spend years out there with frineds, and even when I worked for Cox Radio. But the energy on the backside of Churchill come Derby week is palatable....
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TGIF Local Lunch Post – On Track with Tradition at Wagner’s
Just a horseshoe’s toss from track is the pharmacy and fountain that’s as humble as it is famous to Kentucky Derby visitors and racing insiders. Since 1922, Wagner’s Pharmacy has provided a hub for commerce and conversation from the booths and along the counter. Horsemen striding in for cigarettes and coffee, needing a hot...
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Deep and Talented Derby Field Taking Shape
With ten days to go, the field for the Kentucky Derby has taken shape, and eight horses figure to receive strong support at the betting windows. A full field of 20 is almost guaranteed, as this year the race will feature an “also eligible” list, meaning if one horse scratches from the...
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Derby Picture Comes Up Scrambled
There is no clear favorite for the Kentucky Derby after long shots won the two major preps over the weekend Upsets in both the Florida Derby and the Louisiana Derby muddied the picture for the first Saturday in May. Union Rags, the Kentucky Derby favorite in future wagering, ran third in the Florida Derby. In Louisiana, Hero of Order...
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One and Won. Slice it how you like, the Cats ride high to NCAA Championship
Our weekend started out with some good old fashioned UL vs. UK smack talk amongst friends leading up to Friday’s matchup. We endedwith a good old fashioned, highly athletic and dramatic basketball game and a CATS championship. But the trip was much more than that, it was a lesson in defending stereotypes, teams and...
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