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Sponsored by: Brooklyn Strong at Churchill Downs Mark Schwartzs Brooklyn Strong made his first appearance on the track at Churchill Downs Thursday morning, galloping a mile and a half over sloppy conditions caused by heavy overnight rains. Steady rain was forecast all morning, but other than a few sprinkles during training hours everyone got their morning activity done before the precipitation began at 9:15. BOURBONIC, DYNAMIC ONE, KNOWN AGENDA, SAINTHOOD – Trainer Todd Pletcher ha...

Cincinnati Magazine April 28, 2021 If you find yourself hankering for some fresh seafood as the summer draws nearer, these spots could be where you get your next great maritime meal. Carlo & Johnny There is perhaps no better Jeff Ruby experience than Carlo & Johnny and the can’t-miss selections from its award-winning raw bars. Try some of the favorites like fresh, huge Tiger Shrimp Cocktail, Alaskan King Crab, and chef’s selections of east and west coast oysters flown in daily. 9769 Montgo...

Derby Notes: Midnight Bourbon, Brooklyn Strong Post Monday Workouts Sponsored by: Midnight Bourbon works at Churchill Downs on Monday, April 26 Winchell Thoroughbreds Midnight Bourbon worked five furlongs in 1:02.40 over a fast track at Churchill Downs while earlier at Parx, Mark Schwartzs Brooklyn Strong worked five furlongs in 1:00.92 to punch his ticket to Louisville for Kentucky Derby 147 for trainer Danny Velazquez. BOURBONIC, DYNAMIC ONE, KNOWN AGENDA, SAINTHOOD – Trainer Todd...

Ward rides Keeneland momentum into 1st Kentucky Derby Ward rides Keeneland momentum into 1st Kentucky Derby Tom Pedulla / Special to HRN April 24, 2021 2:49pm Photo: Jessica Morgan/Eclipse Sportswire Wesley Ward rides a tremendous wave of momentum ahead of his first Kentucky Derby starter, having registered a record-tying four victories on Keeneland’s closing day to easily win his seventh training title there. Ward captured 20 races to tie Henry Forrest for third place overall for most m...

Tales from the Crib: Sainthood Apr 24, 2021 Kellie Reilly/Brisnet.com While Taylor Made Sales Agency has a trio of graduates in the 147th Kentucky Derby (G1), Sainthood has the deepest ties to the family firm.  Like Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Super Stock and Tampa Bay Derby (G2) hero Helium, Sainthood was sold as part of the Taylor Made consignment on behalf of their breeders. But Taylor Made President Duncan Taylor was involved in the partnership that bred Sainthood, Edward Taylor and Bi...

Louisville, Ky. The name Phil Thomas does not appear in present-day past performances. The last race on his training record was run more than three years ago. His last winner was at the end of the summer of 2013. But something he said resonates to this day with horseplayers handicapping the Kentucky Derby. “I bet if you looked at it,” he said, “horses that won the Derby came fast the last quarter-mile of their last prep.” That was how Jennie Rees recalled a seminal conversation years ag...

Jimmy Gibson, a legend in the Cincinnati culinary scene, has died at 63.  The Catawba Island Township, Ohio, Police Department stated to the Enquirer that Gibson was found dead Wednesday morning at his home.  Tributes to Gibson spread through social media upon news of his death.  Many remarked on his years of mentorship to young chefs, his sense of humor, and kindness.  Gibson worked with over a dozen restaurants during his time in Cincinnati, including serving as corporate chef at Jeff...

Newtopia Debuts Habit Change Platform in Canada News provided by Share this article TORONTO, April 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Newtopia Inc. (" Newtopia" or the " Company") (TSXV: NEWU), a tech-enabled habit change provider focused on disease prevention, today announced that the Company is officially launching its platform in Canada through a partnership with Eastern Health, the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador, and Medtronic, a formal partner under Eastern Healths Innova...

About: Roadrunner Racing is a partnership headed by Greg Helm, a former advertising executive and current vice president of Desert Classic Charities. Patrick O’Neill is a 26-year-old Brown graduate and vice president for sales and strategic partnerships at Founder Sport Group. O’Neill, along with Brown University frat brothers and football teammates Eric Armagost, Dan Giovaccini, Reiley Higgins, and Alex Quoyeser, comprise Boat Racing. William Strauss was co-founder and CEO of Proflowers, ...

The road to the 2021 Kentucky Derby, which returned to its typical schedule, included 35 qualifying races that were run between Sept. 5, 2020. and April 10, 2021. During the points era, the Derby results have become remarkably consistent. The favorite has been a significant factor in the finish of the race, with the winner usually racing as part of the early pace. Every horse to cross the finish line first has had a victory in one of the 100-point qualifying races and, except for last year’s...