It's that time of year again. We're a week from the Derby. 

 The Oaks Day races will not be shown on ESPN this year. If you want to watch the Oaks Day races you will need to watch them on Bravo or HRTV. The Derby day stakes races will be shown on ESPN.

Race Sechedule for May 2, 2009

5/2/2009	Humana Distaff	I	7 Furlongs	4+	Churchill Downs		4:00 PM
5/2/2009	Churchill Downs S.	II	7 Furlongs	4+	Churchill Downs		4:00 PM
5/2/2009	Churchill Distaff Turf Mile	II	1 Mile (T)	3+	Churchill Downs		4:00 PM
5/2/2009	Eight Belles S.	III	7.5 Furlongs	3	Churchill Downs		4:00 PM
5/2/2009	Woodford Reserve Turf Classic	I	9 Furlongs (T)	3+	Churchill Downs		5:00 PM
5/2/2009	Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands	I	10 Furlongs	3	Churchill Downs		5:00 PM

 I will post the field when they do the post draw early next week.

 Here is the field for this years Kentucky Oaks

Coverage for the Oaks starts at 4:00 PM ET on HRTV.

The Kentucky Oaks will be on Bravo at 5:00 PM ET.

 Here's the field for the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Grade 1, $2 million Kentucky Derby - NBC 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 2

 Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Kentucky Oaks by a stunning 20 lengths.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8b8lmbwVnA

 She was amazing that's for sure.

One of the best fillies I've seen in a long time. 

SB,

I just heard on NPR that I Want Revenge has been scratched.

Frank

 I was just about to post that he has been scratched.

 Morning line favorite I Want Revenge has been scratched from the Derby.

I Want Revenge is owned by IEAH Stables, same group that had Big Brown.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/50574/i-want-revenge-scratched-from-derby

I'm glad thye made the responsible decision and scratched him. Maybe he'll be able to come back for the Preakness or Belmont (although, that could mean an upset and, yet again, no Triple Crown winner).

Also, I feel really bad for Joe Talamo! I watched a few episodes of Jockeys and thought it would be fun to watch him ride in the Derby. Oh, well, he's young, I'm sure we'll be seeing plenty more from him in the future!

 Mine that Bird with the Derby shocker.

 Calvin Borel with his 2ndDerby win.

He was aboard Street Sense for his first win.

Congarts to all the connections of Mine that Bird.

Mine that Bird's sire is Birdstone, who spoiled Smarty Jones of his Triple Crown in 2004.

Watched the Ky Oaks this morning online, and the Derby on TV live. Both races were impressive!

Wasn't the Derby incredible?!?! Second biggest upset in Derby history! And, man, you could not have written a more dramatic story. I don't know if ya'all saw it, but Mine That Bird was a 50-1 longshot who was purchased for $9,500. His trainer had a broken ankle/foot, I think they said that he had 12 bones smashed and held together by screws, etc. (it was a motorcycle accident). The trainer had also trailered the horse himself, all the way from New Mexico. Talk about an underdog story! And his jockey, Calvin Borell (is that it?) just won the Oaks yesterday aboard Rachel Alexandra. He was so excited and emotional and genuine, it was great to see. To me, it sounds like one of those amazing stories that some author will grab ahold of, write a best-seller out  of it, sell the movie rights, etc. 

 It sure was.

I remember hearing that during the pre-race shows and thought that was pretty amazing. 

Pretty good two days for Borel. 

 I didn't see Mine That Bird until he was in the lead. 

Watching the undercard races being near the rail was the spot to be today.