Joe Drape

I have a book coming out on Dec. 1 about a remarkable man, Father Emil Kapaun, a Medal of Honor winner and would-be Catholic saint. Yes, far from my usual fields of play.

White Abarrio is exactly what racing – and racing fans – dream about: toughness, class, and durability. With 26 total starts and an unprecedented 16 appearances at the Grade 1 level, he keeps showing up where the lights are brightest and the competition is deepest. In an era when many stars disappear early to the breeding shed, White Abarrio is still out there doing the hard work for the sport, giving fans a reason to tune in and show up. Every start adds another chapter to a resume built on consistency, durability, and a will to compete against the very best. The story is far from finished, with a blockbuster campaign still ahead: Stephen Foster (G1), Whitney Stakes (G1), Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), and Pegasus World Cup (G1) all circled on the calendar. For racing fans, that means four more chances – at the very top level – to watch one of the game’s toughest runners keep writing his own legacy.

Always remember: it’s not officially Mother’s Day until Mr. T has blessed us with song.

Super Sky Point to Bobby Cox, who piloted the Braves to 14 division titles and a World Series triumph. Perhaps most impressively, he was ejected 161 times during his Hall of Fame career. That’s an entire season of righteous anger. Tell St. Peter to watch balls and strikes. #RIP

I miss “The Professor” John Clayton. That may be random but let’s give him some love. Guy was a total pro.

Super Sky Point to Ted Turner, who pulled arguably the all-time greatest narcissistic team owner move ever in 1977 when he got fed up and just named himself the Braves’ manager. Career record: 0-1. Tell St. Peter you’ll be there at :05 after the hour, big guy. #RIP

Bob Seger is better than Bruce Springsteen. I don’t know how many of you are joining me on this island but I feel like it will be 50% geniuses and 50% guys who make women instinctively lock their car doors.

You don’t really understand the 70s unless you’ve watched Columbo on a $1650 tube television that was perched upon shag carpet so thick that Jack Nicklaus would have to punch out of your living room and just hope to save par.

@ABRLive had great foresight to produce this very well done piece on @reredevaux youtube.com/watch?v=6uBIFe…

@ABRLive showed great foresight to produce this very well done piece on @reredevaux on Derby day youtube.com/watch?v=6uBIFe…

Edward Rosen Kentucky Derby 152 Churchill Downs

He’d attended 79 consecutive Kentucky Derbys. Yeah. He yearned for 80. espn.com/horse-racing/s…

FROM LAST PLACE TO KENTUCKY DERBY GLORY, WHAT A RACE FOR GOLDEN TEMPO! 🐎 📺 The 152nd Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock

Great White scratched at the gate. Rightfully. He reared and fell.

@ftmorganfoley Miss you Mr. Foley

True to form… Joe’s article is a story… not regurgitated clips or sound bites that are duplicated all week long…

@HaydenDeLano Magical place. Roger passed last summer unfortunately. Great coach and person. Thanks for reading.

By chance we had to go to Smith Center, KS today.. After reading “Our Boys” by @joedrape recently, I had to take my oldest by “Roger Barta Way” and see Hubbard Stadium. Legendary place!

wbur.org/hereandnow/202… I spoke to my friends @wbur

My latest investigation for @Forbes charts the rise of MAGA megadonor Robert Low, owner of Kentucky Derby favorite Renegade, who built a $5 billion trucking fortune after stabbing his friend with a hunting knife and getting off on a temporary insanity plea (too many cough drops).👇 forbes.com/sites/johnhyat…

My Derby picks: Further Ado, Commandment, Chief Wallabee @skipsauer @MHoppertNYT Your picks?

Priced out of @KentuckyDerby tickets. Later post times. How a community event became a corporate cash grab. nytimes.com/2026/05/01/bus… via @NYTimes