Journalism writes his name in Preakness history books

  If you were looking for a hero in the sports world, the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes provided.   One of the things that often separates the good from the great in the competitive world is desire and heart. Those things can’t be measured by a stop watch or a...

Preakness 150 will be another Jewel

  For quite some time now, the folks in Maryland have had a statement they still stand by…”They only run the Kentucky Derby to find out who is good enough for the Preakness”.   Not sure if I adopt to that philosophy, but nevertheless, the 150th Preakness is now upon...

What did Kentucky Oaks/Derby 151 teach us

  Life can teach us many things. As we roll around the race track , the key to getting smarter is you always have to be willing to learn. So as we close the book for the 151st time on the Kentucky Oaks and Derby did we learn anything new ?   One of the biggest things...

Kentucky Oaks 151 all about Good Cheer

  The Kentucky Oaks is always about happiness and smiles galore as the prelude to the world’s most famous horse race. And yes, the 151st running on May 2, 2025 had plenty of Good Cheer.   A talent laden field of thirteen went to post for the first jewel of the triple...

Kentucky Oaks 151 thoughts

For 151 years the day before the Kentucky Derby has featured the Kentucky Oaks. These fillies race for a blanket of Lillies and a spot in the history books. It is obviously not as acclaimed as the Kentucky Derby, however these there-year old fillies are just as...