Did you know Maury Povich owns racehorses? On his latest Podcast, he chats with legendary jockey Laffit Pincay about Horse Racing, right in time for the Kentucky Derby!

More on Laffit Pincay:

He’s one of the greatest jockeys in the history of horse racing — and now, he’s riding shotgun with Maury. In this special Derby Week episode, Laffit Pincay Jr. joins On Par for a rare and heartfelt conversation about grit, legacy, and the weight of winning. From breaking records to breaking barriers, and ten ribs along the way…Laffit opens up like never before.

Six episode Docu-Series RACE FOR THE CROWN is a Horse Racing fan’s dream come true, brought to us by the same team who produced Formula 1: Drive to Survive and SPRINT. There is an ongoing perception in the Community that the sport does not get enough mainstream coverage, hence having this Series available is a huge win for a Sport which in all honestly has been under much scrutiny these past few years.

The Series, which gets a release right in time for the impending 2025 Kentucky Derby – now in its 151st year –  not only explores some prominent figures in the sport, it gives us a glimpse into their daily lives and journeys as success stories, but also their relationships (including friendly feuds) among one another. Filming took place last year in the lead up to the Derby which was won by MYSTIK DAN, and then the Triple Crown trail.

Featured are:

Mike Repole: Co-founder of GLACEAU (yes, vitaminwater!) whom after selling the company off, became more invested in Horse Racing, having owned several champions under his Repole Stable including NEST, UNCLE MO, FORTE, FIERCENESS, and VINO ROSSO. Known as “The Commander”, he is exactly that, very direct and opinionated, but there is a perception from competitors that he is bad for the sport, dominating auctions by swooping up big ticket equine acqusitions. We get glimpses into his friendship with legendary Trainer Todd Pletcher.

John Stewart: Owner of Resolute Racing, which recently entered the sport a few years back out of nowhere, to make a splash with some very high profile purchases. You get a glimpse into his own life, with private jets and fast cars. Both he and Repole are perceived as one another’s nemeses, having feuded very publicly over X.

Michael Iavarone: This Miami-based businessman has a flare for the flashy and was lucky to visit the winner’s circle at the Kentucky Derby with BIG BROWN back in 2008. He is all about image and getting back to the winner’s circle again and takes a very expensive gamble to try to get there again in 2025.

Ken McPeek: This veteran Horseman had spent many years pursuing Derby glory and got more than her bargained for with a career season in 2024, taking America’s two most important races for three-year-old horses. The Series recounts his journey with MYSTIK DAN and also eventual Horse of the Year, filly THORPEDO ANNA.

Brian Hernandez Jr.: This jockey, like partnering Trainer McPeek had a career year in 2024, and we get his story and rise, also being the son of a jockey (Brian Hernandez Sr.). He became only the ninth jockey in history to win a Derby Oaks double aboard both MYSTIK DAN and THORPEDO ANNA. The Series really zeroes-in on McPeek and Hernandez as they are in pursuit of a Triple Crown score with Mystik Dan.

Brad Cox: The champion Trainer who has guided the career of several champions already, has his eyes set on winning the Derby as well. And it actually happened under the most unlikely circumstances in 2021 retroactively with original winner MEDINA SPIRIT getting disqualified, testing positive for Betamethasone. His goal is to win it crossing the finish line first.

Frankie Dettori: This iconic jockey set up tack in America after a historic career in Europe. He made headlines recently having declared bankruptcy. The Series looks at his transition to American racing full time. He also has yet to win the Derby or an American Triple Crown race.

Katie Davis: The up-and-coming female jockey gives us a glimpse under her world as she gets a coveted mount in the Black Eyed Susan Stakes on the Triple Crown trail, giving the Series some much-needed female perspective.

Jayson Werth: This MLB legend had a superb 2024 at the races with his star DORNOCH. The Series recounts his journey to the Winners’ Circle at the Belmont Stakes, leading up to a very emotional moment for him.

Missing from the narrative however are some key figures whom it would have been interesting to hear from, like Chad Brown who took his fifth title as leading Trainer in America in 2024. His Trainee SIERRA LEONE would go on to be champion of his division after a narrow loss in the Derby itself.

This Docu-Series isn’t just for fans of the Horse Racing, it gives the audience enough backstory and development for the average viewer to be engaged. And it could certaintly benefit from some more room to tell additional stories in years to come.

RACE FOR THE CROWN arrives April 25, 2025 on Netflix.

Right in time for the Kentucky Derby, Netflix release Limited Series RACE FOR THE CROWN! Today we get a new Trailer. This arrives April 22, 2025.

Synopsis:

This rousing documentary series tails jockeys, trainers and owners as they chase titles and triumph in the Triple Crown of thoroughbred horse racing.

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)

Woodbine Racetrack’s 5th annual Derby Day Party presented by Bulleit Bourbon takes place on Saturday, May 4th. Tickets are on sale now.

The first event of the 2024 Thoroughbred season celebrates the 150th running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby and features a live stream from Churchill Downs, food, fashion, and live Woodbine racing. Woodbine’s race card will be highlighted by the $135,000 Whimsical Stakes, presented by Bulleit Bourbon (G3).

Woodbine is bringing a piece of the Derby to Toronto. Guests will enjoy a variety of complimentary Southern gourmet food and dessert stations. Tickets also include a Mint Julep, the signature cocktail of the Kentucky Derby, in a complimentary solid copper cup.

The viewing party is set to take place in Woodbine’s Turf Lounge. The Turf Lounge, formerly Favourites, is a newly renovated space on the second floor of the Woodbine grandstand dedicated to hosting events. The space features a panoramic view of the racetrack with three levels of tiered seating and an outdoor balcony.

Hats, fascinators, and Derby-style attire is highly encouraged. There will be a “Best Dressed” contest, photo booth, raffle prizing, and more.

Tickets are $110 per person. Click here to purchase a ticket on Ticketmaster.

Get ready for the Kentucky Derby by signing up for HPIbet, the ultimate horse betting experience. Horse racing is also now available at bet365.

Kentucky Derby Cake. For the first time in 75 years, the most exciting 2 minutes in Sports won’t be contested the first Saturday in May. We’re still celebrating! 95% of all Bourbon is produced in Kentucky and we thought we’d celebrate this beautiful state and our love for horses with this moist, buttery, nutty creation pronounced with the popular whiskey. And what says Kentucky Derby more than an adornment of roses? We’re taking you into the winner’s circle! Might we suggest a nice, bright Bourbon cocktail like a Libertine to go with your slice? 🌹🏇

Ingredients:
2 3/4 cups flour
1 cup butter, room temperature
3 tbsp Crisco Golden
1 cup whole milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 1 hour room temperature
3/4 cup organic raw sugar
4 eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup Bourbon (Woodford Reserve, official Kentucky Derby sponsor)
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp baking soda

Bourbon Pecan Icing:
2 cups icing sugar
3 tbsps Bourbon
1/4 cup half & half
1/4 cup pecans, toasted

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven at 350°F.
2. In large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and Crisco.
3. In separate bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
4. In small bowl, mix milk, Bourbon and vanilla.
5. Combine flour into butter bit by bit, beating with handmixer.
6. Add milk mixture and beat till smooth.
7. Fold-in pecans with spatula.
8. Grease Bundt pan and dust with flour, tapping-out excess flour.
9. Pour batter into pan, levelling with spatula.
10. Place in oven, baking 45 minutes or till toothpick comes out clean.
11. Cool cake 20 minutes, using spatula around edges to loosen it from pan. Flip cake over onto a platter.
12. Cool 1 hour.
13. Prepare icing by mixing icing sugar, Bourbon and cream by hand. Icing shouldn’t be too thick nor too thin.
14. Use a spoon and drape icing over cake. Sprinkle toasted pecans over top of cake evenly.
15. Stand 1 hour before serving. Garnish hollow of cake with roses.

You’d better bet we’ve got Derby Fever! Although we weren’t lucky enough to see a theatrical release for 50 to 1 north of the Border, Canadians finally will have their chance to see on DVD and Digital HD the True Story of MINE THAT BIRD overcoming great odds to win the world’s most famous horse race in 2009, the Kentucky Derby.  Many forget the horse got his start here at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, receiving a Sovereign Award for Champion Two-Year-Old Male in 2008, before being sold to American owners Double Eagle Ranch and Buena Serte Equine.  This Film and Story hold a  deep, visceral meaning to Canadians.

Directed by Dances with Wolves Producer Jim Wilson, the Drama tells the Story how two rough-and-tumble New Mexico Cowboys played by Skeet Ulrich (Law & Order: LA) and Christian Kane (Angel) got it right when it counted most with a horse few believed in.  They embark on  a tumultuous journey to Kentucky for the big race.

We had the pleasure of chatting with Calvin Borel who not only rode MINE THAT BIRD to a mindblowing upset in the Derby, but he also stars in 50 to 1 as himself.  Because well, as his agent Jerry Hissam puts it, “I don’t know if you can find another Calvin Borel.  There’s only one.”.

The day is busy for Borel who at 7:30 AM already has exercised two horses, fitting-in a quick moment to chat in support of the Movie from Kentucky, before heading to exercise another.  He is balancing a busy work schedule with  home life as his Wife, Lisa Funk, resides on their two-acre Farm in Florida.   The 48-year-old jockey has amassed over 5,120 victories recorded to date, getting his start as an eight-year-old at Louisiana Bush Tracks, riding on weekends 15-20 match races early in the day, before heading off to ride yet another 15-20 more in the afternoon.  By  ninth grade, he was out of school, already finding his true calling in life at an age when most kids are just figuring out what to wear to the school dance.  “It’s a shame we don’t have Bush Tracks now.  There aren’t too many good riders that come out of Louisiana anymore”, Borel feels.

Money certainly can be good in Horse Racing as a jockey, but Borel credits his older brother Cecil – also formerly in the profession and now a Trainer –  for his success. “I had good guidance.  My brother was there to take care of me after our parents passed away”, he tells us. “He was there for me win, lose or draw, he saved my money for me because it doesn’t last forever.”. Admitting he still has a few years to go in the game, Borel says, “You’re not gonna ride forever.  You might have 30-40 good years.  My brother had rode and been there.  He wasn’t gonna let it happen to me.”.  “All riders should have good guidance. There would be a lot better riders if there were.”.

Borel tells me about his experience playing himself in 50 to 1, after being approached by Wilson via his agent Jerry.  “It took about two years to make.  The last five days of filming we did everything around the racetrack from 5 in the morning to 10 at night”.  “We would shoot four or five days a month and that’s why it took so long. There was a lot of traveling.”.  He adds, “Mr. Jim (Wilson) helped me a lot and it was wonderful.”.

Acting didn’t come naturally for Borel. “In the Jocks’ Room and on the horse, I was perfect”, he admits. “The hardest part was filming talking in the grandstand to the Owner and Trainer. I wasn’t in my zone”.  “Once I got to the Jocks’ Room, Mr. Jim threw the reins to me and told me ‘Give me whatever you all do!'”.  “I was happy I could play myself and just let it come out naturally so it looks real, real, real!”, he laughs,  “Driving in the Car Wash and not putting the windows up… anyone who knows me, I’ll do things like that!”.

After the Story of 50 to 1 ends in celebratory fashion with Borel‘s gleaming smile in the Winner’s Circle, he was faced with perhaps one of the toughest decisions of his career.  In addition to an unforgettable win aboard Mine That Bird, he also was responsible for piloting the sport’s sweetheart filly Rachel Alexandra, whom just the day prior crushed her opposition by 21 lengths in the Kentucky Oaks (like the Derby, but restricted to female entrants). Horse Racing is not  a sport without Drama and with the filly and her connection’s sights set on the second  leg of the American Triple Crown,  the Preakness Stakes –  where she eventually would tackle the boys and win –  the jockey had to make the difficult decision which horse to ride.

“Those were the longest five days of my life”, says Borel. “Mr. Chip (Trainer of Mine that Bird) was so good to me and everything.  It was hard, but at the time I believed Rachel Alexandra was the best horse in the world.  And I’ve ridden a lot of great horses, not taking nothing away from Mine That Bird.”.   He adds, “I had no choice but to ride my filly because I loved her.”.

We wonder how the two horses were on a personal level.  “She was very, very mean”, he tells us about Rachel Alexandra. “If she didn’t know you, she would bite you.  She was very temperamental.  When she got mad at you, you could not fight her.  I rode her mom (Lotta Kim) and she was the exact same way.”.  “She’d take one deep breath before stepping into the gate.  I’d tell my wife  that if she didn’t do that at the gate, I’d fall off”, he says semi-jokingly.  Mine that Bird on the other hand had much more composure than the Superfilly, “You could put a bomb under him!”, he recalls. “Totally different horses”.

It was just announced this week that Borel indeed will have a mount  the first Saturday in May in El Kabeir at this year’s renewal of the $2-million Kentucky Derby. The blue-blooded Zayat Stables Colt is ranked eighth on the official Leaderboard for the Race currently. “People don’t understand the pressure, but I take pressure very good.  I’ve seen a lot of Riders who ride good, good, good but it’s a totally different story in the Derby“, he explains. “You have 20 horses and you have to be so focused, have a plan, hoping that plan works.  It’s a different Ball Game, I tell you that.”.  And he certainly knows best.  He’s won the Kentucky Derby a remarkable three times.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada release 50 to 1 on DVD and Digital HD on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

The 141st renewal of the Kentucky Derby airs Saturday, May 2, 2015 on NBC at 7:00 PM EST. More here.

You still have a chance to win an official 50 to 1 Prize Pack here.

(Photo credit: Sony Pictures)

WE LOVE THE RACES!  The Story behind 50 to 1, directed by the Academy Award-winning Producer of Dances with Wolves, holds a dear place in our hearts.  Longshot Kentucky Derby Winner MINE THAT BIRD overcame all odds, shocking the World to win North America’s most famous Horse Race in 2009. The Horse began his racing career here at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, providing him a solid foundation to compete against the World’s best. He was purchased for only $9,500, going-on to win a stellar $2.2 million, defying all expectations to place in the Top Three of all three American Triple Crown races – a rare feat.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada + Mr. Will want to give Canadian Readers a chance not only to own 50 to 1 on DVD, but also win an official Kentucky Derby Prize Pack!

Prize Packs include:

KD Mint Julep Recipe

KD Cooler Bag

KD Cocktail Napkins

Official Derby Cups

50 to 1 on DVD

Official Synopsis:
A misfit group of New Mexico cowboys find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies for the Kentucky Derby. Based on the inspiring true story of Mine That Bird, the cowboys face a series of mishaps on their way to Churchill Downs, becoming the ultimate underdogs in a final showdown with the world’s racing elite.  Skeet Ulrich, Christian Kane and real-life jockey of Mine That Bird, Calvin Borel star.

See the Trailer:

Official Artwork:

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The 141st renewal of the Kentucky Derby airs Saturday, May 2, 2015 on NBC at 7:00 PM EST. More here.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada release 50 to 1 on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

(Photo/video credit: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada)

Ice Tea and Cocktails, really. We had a wonderful time enjoying some unique Cocktail pairings courtesy of NESTEA and one of our fave Spots in the City, Fidel Gastro‘s LISA MARIE. Tea Sommelier Linda Gaylard hosted our night, educating us on Tea History as our Tastebuds were delighted!

We experienced a magical six-course food pairing with both NESTEA‘s Black and Green Iced Teas. We experienced the zing of the GingerTEAni with a scrumptious Ginger Snap-crusted Snapper Bao, East Meets West – a refreshing Green Tea Cocktail infused with the essence of Celery paired with a creamy Bulgogi Mac’n’Cheese. How could we forget the Cocoa-Citrus Tea with Mini Mole Chicken Tostada? Marvelous.

See some of the pairings we tried below:

How about trying NESTEA as your new Cocktail base?

Although the Kentucky Derby isn’t till May, how about a Mint Julep?

MINT TEA JULEP COCKTAIL

• 1 oz. Bourbon
• 1 oz. NESTEA reduction ( to make reduction, bring 1 cup of NESTEA to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer until liquid reduces). NESTEA ZERO can be substituted for lower calories/lower sugar.
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint
• 1 mint sprig
• Crushed Ice

Directions:

• Muddle 2 tablespoons of chopped mint in bottom of glass
• Add reduction and bourbon
• Stir
• Fill to brim with crushed ice
• Garnish with mint sprig

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Now in its 140th edition, the First Saturday in May forever holds  deep significance in American Culture.  This of course is the day that the $2-million Kentucky Derby is raced at Churchill Downs.  If you’ve never watched a Horse Race before, this would be your perfect introduction to the Sport.  The Celebrities, the Fashion and the Sport all are married together in one glamorous Affair.  Celebrities like Jessica Simpson, Elizabeth Banks, Kim Kardashian, Diane Lane, Nicole Richie, Jenny McCarthy and many, many more are among the Exclusive to have partied with the Ponies on Derby Day!

This year, there are 23 Contenders for the Kentucky Derby, headed by West Coast-based Favourite California Chrome, who comes-off a big win in the Santa Anita Derby under the guidance of Jockey Victor Espinoza.  Although his Pedigree doesn’t suggest immediately that he’s mile-and-a-quarter (the distance of the Kentucky Derby) material – his Father Lucky Pulpit was at best a Sprinter and his Mom Love the Chase raced among lower-level competition – California Chrome has a devout following and rightfully as earned the Title as the Race Favourite. In a courageous ten-start Career, has seen the Winner’s Circle six times for Owners Steve Coburn and Martin Perry (whom both still work day jobs), with a total $1.13 million in earnings. Expect him to be  up-front early.

The Run for the Roses – as the Race affectionately is called with the Winner traditionally adorned in a blanket of roses – sees several other strong Contenders for those looking for a bit more value on their $2 bets.  In fact, Favourites more often lose than win the Race and in the last ten years, the Betting Public got it right three times with Smarty Jones, Big Brown and Orb all being victorious. Former Canadian Champion (and Woodbine-raced) Mine that Bird scored a gigantic upset in 2009, paying a monstrous $103.20 on a $2 investment.

Louisiana-based Vicar’s in Trouble comes into the Kentucky Derby as a major Contender with a win in late March’s Louisiana Derby.  He is ridden by Rosie Napravnik, who is looking to be the first-ever female Jockey to win this Race and it could well be her year as popular Owners Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey have given her a vote of confidence. In five starts only, he’s won three times and certainly is fresh with $788k in earnings.

Wicked Strong will be representing New York, arriving off a solid win in the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct Racetrack early April.  He’s raced six times, winning twice and banking over $700k for Centennial Farms.  Indo-Jamaican Jockey Rajiv Maragh piloted him to his last big win and will be returning again in what could be his biggest race.

Fans of  ’80s Sitcom Who’s The Boss won’t want to overlook Danza, named after Actor Tony Danza.  The Son of Street Boss thundered through the rail to win the Arkansas Derby mid-April at Oaklawn Park, beating a much-buzzed Rideoncurlin.  He’s likely to be ridden by Joe Bravo and is trained by four-time-consecutive Eclipse Award-winning Trainer, Todd Pletcher.  In only four starts, he’s grossed over $600k in earnings.

Hoppertunity not only has perhaps one of the catchiest names in the Field, but the well-travelled Son of Any Given Saturday appears also to be peaking at the right time, losing narrowly the Race Favourite California Chrome in the Santa Anita Derby.  Jockey Mike Smith certainly is no stranger to winning when the glory is on-the-line, notably five American Classic Races (including the Kentucky Derby in 2005), and 20 Breeders’ Cup Races. More famously, he piloted one of the greatest Female Racehorses of all time, Zenyatta to a Breeders’ Cup Classic Win in 2009.

Canada has one hope with We Miss Artie, born in Ontario and eligible for July’s Queen’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack, entering off a heart-stopping win in the Spiral Stakes at Turfway Park late March.  Leading Rider Javier Castellano will be handling him for the Kentucky Derby; he is owned too by Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey.  

Meet the Contenders here at the official Kentucky Derby Website!

And let’s not forget the Ladies!  The 140th edition of the Kentucky Oaks, the Sister Race to the Kentucky Derby, will be raced this Friday with Untapable coming-in off two amazing wins, crushing her Competition by a combined 16-plus lengths.  Napravnik will be piloting her in the Race, which also contains California’s Star Filly Fashion Plate who reigned supreme earlier this month in the Santa Anita Oaks under Hall-of-Fame Jockey Gary Stevens. Canada’s reigning Champion 2-year-old Filly, Ria Antonia, also will make her presence felt, seeing the benefits of having Smith aboard. Pop Culture Fanatics will find something to root for too perhaps with the well-travelled Fiftyshadesofgold.

Meet the Kentucky Oaks Contenders here!

Throwing a Kentucky Derby Party at home?  It certainly wouldn’t be complete without a refreshing Mint Julep.

Learn how to make one right here!

The Kentucky Derby airs on NBC this Saturday, May 2, 2014 at 7:00 PM EST.

Figure Skaters Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski have been named this year’s Fashion Correspondents!

(Photo credit: Associated Press/Early Times)

Traditionally one of my favourite Race Days of the year, Woodbine Oaks Day showcases Canada’s finest three-year-old Fillies.  The $500k Race this year pit together two of the Country’s best in years, Spring in the Air and Nipissing, both Division Leaders as two-year-old Fillies in 2012 – the former recently being crowned last year’s Champion at the Sovereign Awards.  Ultimately though, it would be second choice Nipissing who was victorious, winning by 3/4 of a length over Spring in the Air, the post-time Favourite.  The Winner won in a timely 1:50.3 for the nine-furlong Fixture, paying $7.10 to win on a $2 investment.  Watch the Race here.

Nipissing’s Story however truly is one of legacy and love.  She is a homebred Filly who races for Chiefswood Stables, trained by Rachel Halden and ridden by her Partner Steven Bahen.  The Filly’s Father Niigon, in 2004 won the Queen’s Plate and there is much buzz surrounding her possibly making an appearance against the Boys in the 154th running of that $1-million Race at Woodbine Racetrack next month.

See her in the Winner’s Circle below:

Not to steal the Ladies’ spotlight, the Plate Trial also was run  earlier in the day at Woodbine, with highly-regarded Dynamic Sky winning by a tight nose under the guidance of red-hot Joel Rosario, edging-out the lightly-experienced His Race to Win.  Winning in a time of 1:50.5, the Colt was just a click slower than eventual Woodbine Oaks Winner, Nipissing.  He rewarded his Supporters with $8.60 to a $2 bet as the second choice.  Watch the Race here.

Although falling-off the ultra-tough Kentucky Derby Trail earlier in the year for Tycoon Owner John C. Oxley, Dynamic Sky appears to be peaking again right in time for the Queen’s Plate.   He certainly won’t have it easy though as Plate Trial Runner-up His Race to Win is in fighting form and we mustn’t forget that one’s Sam-Son Farms Stablemate, Up With the Birds, who also looks ultra-sharp after a decisive five-length win in May 26th’s Marine Stakes at Woodbine.  Watch that Race here.

In all, this is shaping-up to be the most competitive Queen’s Plate in years with the Male and Female Divisions well-represented in talent. Bettors will have their work cut-out for them in terms of sifting through the quality selection.

Earlier in the day, legendary Mickey Walls made a rare appearance to accept the Avelino Gomez Award, honouring Canadian Jockeys who have made significant contributions to the Sport of Thoroughbred Horse Racing.  The 39-year-old Toronto Resident  retired officially in 2003, but at the age of 17 went on to be crowned North America’s most Outstanding Apprentice Jockey in winning an Eclipse Award.   Overcome with emotion, Walls held back his tears as several of his Peers and a new generation of Talent (including Model/Actress/Jockey Chantal Sutherland who recently came out of retirement), stood by his side as he accepted the Award on the E.P. Taylor Turf Course.

Racing Fans got a huge treat earlier in the day as Rosario made his way north of the Border after a third-place finish in the Belmont Stakes in New York yesterday aboard the outstanding Orb, who won this year’s Kentucky Derby.  In addition to a win in the Plate Trial aboard Dynamic Sky and a runner-up finish aboard Spring in the Air in the Woodbine Oaks, Rosario graciously spent time with Fans signing Autographs and taking Photos earlier.  He came ever-prepared with array of Sharpies, giving Fans a choice of colour as he placed his coveted Signature upon 8×10s of his recent Derby Victory.

We’ll definitely be at the Queen’s Plate on Sunday July 7, 2013 and look forward to it eagerly!

  Mark your Calendars and reserve your seats today right here.  Learn all about the Hats & Horseshoes Party also right here which everyone’s invited to!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)