Managing partner Jack Knowlton and his fellow Sackatoga Stable owners stepped out of a yellow school bus at Churchill Downs to gain an upset victory with New York-bred gelding Funny Cide in the 2003 Kentucky Derby. In another unexpected twist, Knowlton and Sackatoga have returned to the national spotlight with another stellar New York-bred.
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Fanticipate Offers Fans Chance to Buy Derby Memorabilia and Give to Charities
Fanticipate, an online marketplace that allows athletes, teams, and leagues to offer unique experiences and items used during an event for fans to bid on before an event, is launching its first auction for the 146th annual Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. This platform allows fans to own a piece of the action by bidding on items from their favorite competitors before the event takes place. The best part?
Hernandez, Monge Relish Derby Ride With One-Eyed Finnick the Fierce
Arnaldo Monge often refers to destiny, and perhaps that best explains how he joined Rey Hernandez as unlikely Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve owners with improbable one-eyed starter Finnick the Fierce.
Tale of the Tape: Funny Cide vs. Tiz the Law
Tom Pedulla of America’s Best Racing uses a Tale of the Tape to compare and contrast top 3-year-olds Funny Cide, the 2003 Kentucky Derby winner, and Tiz the Law, this year’s huge Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve favorite.
