Around 8 a.m. on Kentucky Derby day, Tom Brutscher could be found sitting near section 312 in the Churchill Downs grandstand, the part that frames the clubhouse turn. Gray coat, white collared shirt, red tie, and an employee badge.
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SLIDESHOW: Colors of a September Kentucky Derby, Oaks
The 2020 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve and Longines Kentucky Oaks were unforgettable experiences, both for the horsemen and owners who attended in person as well as those watching from home.
Where to Watch/Listen: Queen’s Plate Week 2020
The horse racing world like all other areas of society continues to make changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health crisis. Most racetracks currently operating are doing so without spectators, and have instituted strict safety screening protocols for essential employees who are already on the grounds to provide daily care for horses.
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: A Different Perspective
When you are open and accepting of the lessons courtesy of the curve balls thrown to you in life, you will constantly adapt, overcome, become resilient, and are available for growth opportunities. Relinquishing attachment to outcome is much easier said than done but I have learned to find joy in the journey wherever it takes me beyond my self-declared destination and goals. It seems that training and fostering JC: Saintly Ballad, aka “Athena,” has been another excellent exercise in learning to be open to a different outcome.
