KYC Contributor Archive
John Scheinman
Wrapping Up Kentucky Derby 138
John Scheinman wraps up Kentucky Derby 138.
Coffee with Kerry
John Scheinman sits down for coffee with Kerry Thomas, who describes how he assesses horse behavior and who he likes in this year’s Kentucky Derby.
Ten Questions for Andrew Beyer
Andrew Beyer on Bodemeister, Hansen, and Trinniberg, and why he doesn’t travel to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby.
Derby Draw Follows the Script
The post position draw for the Kentucky Derby unfolded like an early scene from a Hollywood movie, with every deserving horse getting close to their ideal post position.
Talking with Richard Migliore
John Scheinman talks with former jockey Richard Migliore about his Derby experiences, his new career as a TV analyst and his top choices for Kentucky Derby 138.
Workouts with Bruno and Molly
John Scheinman gets a view of Kentucky Derby workouts from analysts Bruno DeJulio and Molly Jo Rosen.
Talking with Dale Romans
John Scheinman talks to trainer Dale Romans about Dullahan, one of this year’s top contenders, and about the potential Derby pace.
The Smith Brothers: Carolina Roots, Flowering in Kentucky
They are two of the finest true horsemen in the thoroughbred world, and most people don’t even know who they are.
Feeling Lucky, We’re Back In Business
We launch our sophomore season of Kentucky Confidential in much the same way as hopeful horsemen, visualizing building on the success of our maiden voyage last year and arriving humbled, in awe and feeling fortunate just to be here.
Kentucky Derby Live Blog
Live blogging the 2011 Kentucky Derby and undercard.
John Scheinman, a long-time writer and editor, covered thoroughbred racing for The Washington Post from 2000-09. He won the Red Smith Kentucky Derby writing contest for best advance in 2007. He is a correspondent for the Thoroughbred Times. Scheinman also has worked extensively in humor writing and sketch comedy. He lives in Washington, DC.