Spent the morning wandering around Churchill Downs' backstretch area. While I was there, Derby runners Hard Spun, Stormello and Dominican were getting some light work done on the main track.
Caught up with trainers Larry Jones (Hard Spun) and Bill Kaplan (Storm in May, Imawildandcrazyguy) and James Scatuorchio, owner of Scat Daddy. Kaplan's story might be the feel-good story of this year's Derby, as Storm in May is blind in the right eye and was purchased for a mere $16,000. Look for more in Thursday's paper.
The backstretch was crowded Wednesday, with radio stations and television morning shows airing live and Dale Jarrett's UPS car on display. He was supposed to be at the track to sign autographs for fans as well. Hundreds of writers and broadcasters scoured the grounds in groups as well, seeking out interviews to help build the hype for this year's Derby.
Hot and humid here, felt very much an August morning at Saratoga's Oklahoma track.
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