When will I ever listen?
The taxi man didn't quite get me to Churchill Downs. Something about not having the right sticker. Who knows if this was even a cab. It was yellow, an…
A victory conversation
Over at the Doug O'Neill barn after the Preakness, everyone hugged everyone. Some people even made their fist bumps blow up. The mood was stirring. N…
Baffert sees silver lining these days
When Bob Baffert had his heart attack a little over a month ago in Dubai, I sent him a get well text. He came back with, "Can't have sex for 30 days.…
I'll watch if I'm the last one
Editor's note: Kenny used all caps so as to be noticed. NOT SAYING ESPN THOUGHT LITTLE OF MY HARD WORK THIS WEEK, BUT IF I'M NOT MISTAKEN, MY 12 LITT…
Leaving in better shape
BALTIMORE -- With no TV to do this week, I spent a lot of time around the Preakness Stakes barn. There was plenty of information to be had. The diffic…
Trash and treasure
You want to end your day filling out forms. The government kind. Always bring your Social Security card to the track because you'll need it to cash tr…
Betting against Zenyatta?
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Thoughts from Churchill Downs, Saturday at 9 a.m. • Breeders' Cup bosses probably don't want a jockey fight in every race, b…
Breeders' Cup and barbecue
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Wednesday, 9:20 p.m. PT -- Another Santa Anita Breeders' Cup would have been so convenient, racetrack conditions as…
Lucky number 7
When Martin Garcia was introduced at the news conference that followed the Preakness it was noted that the winning rider used to work at a deli. This …
A mind of my own
I arrived at Pimlico Thursday afternoon. The place still needs a fresh coat of paint. No one listens to me. Plus the media elevator was broken. As I c…