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After the Derby: Parting Thoughts

John Scheinman’s parting thoughts from Churchill Downs the day after the Kentucky Derby.


After the Derby: Sunday Morning

Sunday morning on the backstretch after the Kentucky Derby.


Welcome to Derby Day!

Jeff Krulik and John Scheinman kick off Kentucky Derby day.


Who Do You Like?

Making Kentucky Derby picks on Derby day.


Live Wire: Krulik’s Derby, Day 5

The road to the Kentucky Oaks infield party starts in the media center. This party has been going on for 137 years!


All Quiet on the Backstretch

After a week of growing crowds and excitement, Derby morning dawns quiet on the Churchill Downs backstretch.


Live Wire: Krulik Takes the Bus

Since I was the last one in the media center the other night, I missed the van and had to take the employee shuttle. It was a memorable ride.


Live Wire: Krulik’s Derby, Day 4

Just another day on the backstretch. A loose horse and Ruben Sierra are among the day’s sights and sounds.


Live Wire: Shout-Out to Boston

One horseplayer’s rallying cry to his hometown heroes and friends, Kathy and Timmy Ritvo.


“Mo” Speculation Dominates Backstretch Chatter

The most accomplished, fastest colt in the Derby field, Uncle Mo now is widely considered a ruin and likely to scratch.