Yesterday we got to participate in the greatest two minutes in sports. Joe rode Vinceremos for Todd Pletcher in the 140th Kentucky Derby. It is sure an honor and achievement to be able to be competing at that level in horse racing. Joe works so hard and we couldn't be more proud of him. For the last week every time the word "Kentucky Derby" was said, (we live in Louisville so it happened a LOT.) Luke would yell at them, "No!! My daddy is in Kentucky Derby!!" (He's only a little bit competitive.)
Me and the boys getting ready to leave for the derby
hamming it up for the camera
We had the best seats, front row second level on the finish line
like little boys do he couldn't resist looking over the edge, he accidental dropped Woody over the rail, which in Luke's world is equal to the end of the world. Then it got worse as he watched a drunk guy pick up Woody, yell "I found woody" to his friends and walk off. Another guy watching it all told Luke (as he's crying hysterically over the rail) "I'll get him back.
Two hours later the second guy made good on his promise. We heard people yelling "hey kid we found Woody!!!) After three attempts of throwing him up Woody was caught by two time Kentucky Derby winning rider Angel Cordero Jr. and returned to Luke. It was the highlight of his day.
Joe's horse Vinceremos walking over
Derby madness
It was a great day, great race I hope we can be part of it again.
