Matthew J. Ellis

spent all week on the churchill backside. from 4am to the end of the race days these horse men and women work their asses off to make derby day happen. we all talk shit because we gamble and at the end of the day it's sports. talking shit and having strong opinions is what sport is supposed to be. but man oh man, whole new props to brad cox, todd pletcher, cherie devaux, wayne catalano, whit beckman, lynch, ian, asmussen, walsh, the motts, etc. it is nonstop and they do it for their horses.

Hey @reredevaux. It worked out. 💪

The new Churchill Downs is on another level — top horses, elite jockeys, great owners, the frontside was buzzing with fans at 7:30am this morning. Awesome to see such a strong crew of mainstream media here too. Just feels like a big moment for the sport. @NBCSportsPR

“Hockey will never work in Utah.” #TusksUp

Bring the passion 👊

NHL Playoff ratings up 141% over last year People are learning how great this sport is

With Junior Alvarado up, Bill Mott trainee CHIEF WALLABEE worked impressively at Churchill Downs this AM. Per DRF's Mike Welsch: 5/8's from 1/2...25.07, 48.24, 1:00.01, out 1:12, up 1:26.93..blinkers on...full of run into/around turn... Related article: drf.com/news/2026-kent…

TIE GAME!!!! #GoSensGo

BACK TO A ONE-GOAL GAME!! #GoSensGo

The most wonderful time of the year

@atTheTrack7 Awful Ride

Edwin Gonzalez with an absolutely horrific ride on Bravaro. He was in a perfect spot and instead of going around tiring horses he put him himself in a traffic jam and got stopped twice.

@morley_racing @keeneland 👊

While the rain probably aided A Bourbon For Toby it absolutely ruined any chances Attfield had. Both horses in good shape this morning. Always a massive thrill to win @keeneland and such wonderful hospitality.

Joe Rogan is such a pussy, Theo isn’t crazy, he doesn’t need to chill out, he’s just not a scared bitch like you.

KENTUCKY OAKS-BOUND! 🌸 MEANING wins the @santaanitapark Oaks-G2 🙌 We are so proud of our #EclipseFilly, who will allow us to #BelieveBig next month at @ChurchillDowns. Congratulations to our Eclipse Family, partners @bridlewoodocala, and Team @mwmracing @JJHernandezS19! 🩵🖤

@mdhorsemen @LaurelPark Never looked better 🫡GroundCrew

Turf course @LaurelPark looking great again. First grass races in book for April 10 but start TBD.

@paulickreport Living Legend!

Congratulations to jockey Patrick Valenzuela, who got the rookie treatment from his fellow riders at Turf Paradise after his first win in almost 10 years. Details: tinyurl.com/2js3rddp 📷 Coady Media

Patrick Valenzuela first win in 9 years at Turf Paradise. They gave him a celebratory shower

Easy pop.