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At 7, Ben's Cat is still as good as he ever was, taking the Jim McKay in near track record time.

Considering that Mylute, out of all the Derby contenders returning to take another shot at Orb, finished closest to that rival in the Derby, maybe, just maybe Rosie’s familiarity with the track will give them an edge to at least finish second to, if not beat, the Derby winner.

There was entirely too much focus on the celebrities present and the fashion statements people were making and not enough focus on what we were all tuned in for: the horses themselves. In the future, I hope that NBC does a better job of finding that balance. But let’s face it, this year was a huge step forward after all the negative press surrounding O’Neill last year. At least this year, it was all positive.

Given the circumstances, Mike Smith made the best decision he possibly could with the hand he had been dealt.

Like a fine wine, Delaunay has only gotten better with age.

After watching several of the Kentucky Derbies from the 70s and the 80s, my conclusion that I missed out on all the best runnings of the race was solidified.

The post position draw did not change my top 5 picks, and it should be no surprise that my selections run the gamut from the morning line favorite to a 50-1 longshot.

Rick Porter issues a special invitation to World War II veterans who were a part of the Normandy Invasion.

While it is not clear whether Grace Hall sustained the injury before, during, or after the Apple Blossom, most are putting a line through her dismal performance on account of her recently discovered injury. Though it makes sense to give the filly a pass for the Apple Blossom, that excuse only covers that one race.