Archive for April, 2009
1998 Kentucky Derby – Real Quiet
Bob Bafferty makes it two-in-a-row, this time with Real Quiet.
Know Before You Go To Kentucky Derby 2009: Dos and Don’ts
Here are the “dos-and-don’ts” if you are going Kentucky Oaks 2009 and Kentucky Derby 2009, from information from Churchill Downs Coolers are again permitted at Churchill Downs for Oaks and Derby. Enter through Gates 1 and 3 All coolers will be subject to search. Alcoholic beverages and glass containers of any kind will not be [...]
Patrick Patterson & A.J. Stewart Hittin’ Those High Notes
No words. Seriously, no words.
1997 Kentucky Derby – Silver Charm
Silver Charm barely holds off Captain Bogdit in the 1997 Kentucky Derby, giving Gary Stevens his second derby in three years. It also gave Bob Baffert his first Derby win.
Congressman John Yarmuth Honors Louisville’s Own Robley Rex
Washington, DC – Below are the remarks of Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) for the Congressional Record in honor of Robley Rex, the World War I era veteran who passed away yesterday in Louisville. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Robley Rex, an American Hero from my home town of Louisville, Kentucky, who peacefully passed [...]
No movement on the John Wall front
There were erroneous reports flying around everywhere (well, not on the Pinkie) about John Wall making his college decision and announcing to the world that he was headed to UK on Friday. The original mongerers of the rumor cited Rob Gidel as the source As much as I wanted that to be true, I really [...]
1996 Kentucky Derby – Grindstone
Grindstone, whose name hadn’t been called the entire race, with Jerry Bailey aboard, makes a late run to surpass Unbridled’s Song and win the Roses. The win gave D. Wayne Lukas back-to-back Kentucky Derby’s and his third overall.
Swine Flu taking over, shuts down Texas high school sports
Always one to mock the widespread panic and fear of those who insist that every single cough or sneeze is the next Bubonic Plague, I must say: This Pig Flu appears to be legit. Now in Texas, high school athletic events have been postponed on the recommendation of public health officials through May 11 because [...]
Megan Fox FHM Video
WOW! Here is a short little video of smokin’ hot Megan Fox during her FHM photo shoot. We’ve all seen the pictures from her FHM article, but this just adds to her amazingness. I LOVE her, as does every other man on the planet. Take a quick gander for yourself.
1995 Kentucky Derby – Thunder Gulch
Thunder Gulch with Gary Stevens aboard pulls away to win the 121st Kentucky Derby. It was the second ever Derby win for trainer D. Wayne Lukas, who also won it in 1988 with the filly, Winning Colors.
