View from the Grandstand

By David Joseph —- “Integrity in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing is the ultimate priority for 1/ST RACING and the Maryland Jockey Club (MJC). 1/ST RACING has been an industry leader instituting processes and protocols that have led to nationwide medication reform and...

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, KY. (Sunday, May 9, 2021) – It is our understanding that Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s post-race blood sample indicated a violation of the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s equine medication protocols. The connections of Medina Spirit have...

Bob Hill TSV Feature Writer —- The outcome of the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby was settled at the start. Rock Your World and Essential Quality bumped hard enough that Rock Your World lost all chance of being forwardly placed. Essential Quality was cast wide on the...

View From the Grandstand Selections Bob Hill, TSV Feature Writer —- One’s opinion on the 2021 Kentucky Derby has to start with what position to take on Essential Quality (14). The options are to think he’s by far the best and worthy of keying all bets off of him, or one of...

TSV STAFF —- KENTUCKY DERBY PRESENTED BY WOODFORD RESERVE (G1) PP Horse Jockey Wgt Trainer M/L 1 Known Agenda (KY) Irad Ortiz, Jr. 126 Todd A. Pletcher – 2 Like the King (KY) Drayden Van Dyke 126 Wesley A. Ward – 3 Brooklyn Strong (NY) Umberto Rispoli 126 Daniel...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Memories of the most exciting two minutes in sports (the Kentucky Derby, not an NFL replay review) remind some veteran racing fans that the more they learn about the sport, the less they know. Watching Seattle Slew from the Churchill Downs...