Al Ford

@AnnouncerPete I think you’re the best in the biz. With quite a few standouts today, I hope to hear “eeaaassssyyy money!”

As a Florida native, the big days always make me reflect. So grateful to be where I am today....hard to believe today will be my 10th Florida Derby. Weather is great! Races are great. Calls need to be great too (no guarantees but I'm gonna sling it)! Let's have a great day!!

@GiaMMacool @realDustinBirch ego has taken over rather than smooth, patient, and rational approach

@realDustinBirch That will never happen. Because what runs this country is greed And anybody who follows the path of greed will never lead with integrity

Many men dream of dying heroically in battle Because it feels better to die well with a purpose than to live miserably without one Male-dominated fields are disappearing through automation Male-only spaces are obsolete Too many men are growing up without fathers And it seems no blueprint exists that helps men become heroic That confusion and fear turn into rage And when that rage has no place to go,
it ends up in the worst hands… Online, searching for a place to belong A place that speaks their language A place where they feel understood… so emotion is the first filter. No one hears logic until they feel understood. That’s why the worst spaces online become homes for angry men and women What’s the solution? We need more people who don’t put on a performance. The people who stand on principle, regardless of outcome? Today’s heroes are those who don’t measure their actions based on selfish rewards. Actions are based on integrity, honesty, and honor. That’s heroic strength That’s why it’s rare And the blueprint to follow: Family
God
Purpose This blueprint takes time It won’t be easy, cheap or glorious and you won’t get immediate rewards But those who follow it are the ones who actually are heroes.

@jwalkermobile @FiveGuys ... just wish they used tallow

Today's FoodFight, who has the best fries, I say McDonald's from this list.

@NUCLRGOLF @Laura871864 Payne Stewart

Which golfer made you fall in love with the game?

@RepoleStable @raypaulick @jockeyclub I just thought it was mainstream media that was bought and paid for... so sad

Ray the Dinosaur @raypaulick really outdid himself this time. This piece reads like a dictator’s playbook: Fear change Control everything Convince people chaos is coming He’s actually telling us to trust the same old @JockeyClub leadership that’s been running this sport into the ground for YEARS. News flash, Ray… The legislature isn’t the problem. The @JockeyClub’s incompetence is.

let's find out... who am I to prognosticate where they end up? recent comments by Brian Rolapp just shared their concern... there's only so much money for sports and TV contracts, NFL will get a larger share soon, and they have to learn to monetize... these guys are using social media and influence to do just that... again, PGA fails... let's see where it goes

@AlFordTXFL @GrantHorvatGolf Bud what? You think this tour is gonna have 20 million dollar purses?

I wanted to make this clear regarding the tour launch today. We are starting with the 16 hand selected top golfers in the creater world, not all of which are giant names. The selection was based first on skill, then personality. However, our goal is to evolve even bigger and host massive qualifiers in the future. We want this to be a viable option for players that have maybe given up on pro golf but are great competitors. There are so many incredible players out there that deserve a chance to compete. That is what YGT is all about.

@elonmusk When does @tesla begin offering novel vehicle interiors due to true FSD?

@jwalkermobile Five Guys - not close

Burger Battle! For me I might have to stay with In-N-Out, you?

@atTheTrack7 Was never a good field.

I can’t make heads or tails of that Louisiana Derby. That stretch drive was bizarre.

@fbwinners @fairgroundsnola @TwinSpires @1stbet Then you nail the Bachelorette! Great day, Kenny! $23.98 winner

@AlFordTXFL @fairgroundsnola @TwinSpires @1stbet Thanks for being a friend and client over the years.

As we’ll continue to state. Best spot plays in #horseracing. ⁦@fairgroundsnola⁩ big boom from the opener. ⁦@TwinSpires⁩ ⁦@1stbet⁩

@DRFWelsch by far, best prep

Florida Derby Field: 1. Albus(T Gaffalione) 2. Chief Wallabee(J Alvarado) 3. Wayne's Law(M Meneses) 4. Commandment(F Prat) 5. Redland Rebels(J Rosario) 6. Nearly(J Velazquez) 7. Timeless Victory(J Morelos) 8. The Puma(J Castellano) 9. Gregarious(R Maragh).

@InsideThePylons @nickseevers Nice run.

@nickseevers And 52 plays

For the real sicko's out there that are asking the average win odds for the final table (all 53 plays)

@Top100Rick so interesting.... in a few years there will be a Lebron-like player and that generation will say how much better he was than Tiger... then all the people that absolutely know how much better Jordan was than Lebron will take up for Tiger, rightfully so... I can see it coming!

Its possible that somehow the 97 Masters isn’t appreciated enough. Tiger Woods used a steel shafted driver and a balata golf ball and yet overpowered Augusta and the field. He hit short irons into the par 4’s. Mid irons into the par 5’s. He went driver-8 iron into the 550 yard 2nd hole. He wins by 12. He literally played a different game from the entire field. All while swinging smooth and naturally. He would then change his swing and win the Grand Slam. And yet, somehow one can wonder how his career goes if he never drastically changes this swing. Would love to know the results of that alternate timeline.

@barshoelife She doesn’t owe you an apology. You’re a shit-talker to begin with and she didn’t straight out accuse you, only to request you to come out if it was you. I don’t blame her for one bit for assuming it could have been you.

i am still waiting for a public apology.

@GiddyUpBets For Gulfstream, is that stretch length for 1 1/16th mile or 1 1/8th? They have two derby preps with different stretch distances

Derby Prep Reminder: Dirt course stretch runs: ⸻ •Fair Grounds Race Course ➤ ~1,346 feet •Churchill Downs ➤ ~1,234 feet •Gulfstream Park ➤ ~898 feet •Aqueduct Racetrack ➤ ~1,155 feet •Keeneland Race Course (first finish line / short stretch) ➤ ~1,078 feet •Oaklawn Park ➤ ~1,155 feet

No, but last night I saw one of the more interesting desserts on a menu and couldn’t partake… have you heard of this at Collage, located in St Augustine FL? The Bougainvillea Strawberries sautéed in butter, black pepper, and cabernet vanilla sauce, poured over vanilla bean ice cream in a crispy phyllo cup. This is a standout item on their dessert menu—often highlighted as the restaurant’s signature dessert. The unusual combination of black pepper with sweet strawberries adds a subtle spicy kick that contrasts beautifully with the rich, buttery fruit, warm cabernet-infused vanilla sauce, creamy vanilla ice cream, and the crunchy phyllo shell.

Almost time for Strawberries… pick yours. a - Strawberry Shake b - Strawberry Cheesecake c - Strawberry Shortcake d - Strawberry Pie

@LIVTracking @TheMasters Would appreciate the opportunity to attend. I’d wear a LIV shirt if it helps 😂

The best part about @TheMasters ticket lottery is winning 2026 tickets… and still not going. You couldn’t pay me to make the trip to that pit. I’ve got two tickets for Friday. Who wants them? Follow @LIVTracking and LIKE/COMMENT/ or REPOST this for a chance to win tickets.

@OwenNewkirk They already play their own division more than anyone else - why force that in the playoffs??? Idiots

The NHL commissioner and league office seem to have no appetite to change the current divisional playoff format. What bothers most hockey fans about the current format is it does not reward teams for having the best 82-game regular season performance.