Monday Mop Up Kentucky Sports

Olympic Trial Updates

Twenty six year old Kentuckian, Tyson Gay, has a left leg sprain that kept him from competing in the 200 meter race this weekend. He has secured a ticket to Beijing with the 100 and 400 challenges. The well spoken Lexingtonian assures his fans he will be "100 percent" for the China sports spectacular.

University of Louisville Cards sophomore, Tarah McCay, competed in the Canadian Olympic Trials for Track and Field. In the 1500 meter race, she finished eighth.

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University of Kentucky sprinter Jose Acevedo, will be representing Venezuela in the 200 meter dash in Beijing. Alum, David Freeman, will be representing Puerto Rico in the 800 and 1500 m races.

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Pikeville College Basketball Coach Kelly Wells, will be the featured coach at the "Shoot to Be Drug Free" basketball camp sponsored by Unite Pike. Registration begins at 9 AM each day of the event. The camp will be at Pike Central on Monday, July 21, Phelps HS on Tuesday, July 22, East Ridge on Wednesday July 23, and wind up at the Pikeville YMCA on Thursday, July 24. Camp training hours are 10 - 2. For more info call 606.432.9189

Louisville KY Civil Rights Activists Passes Away

The Rev. Louis Coleman, credited with bringing attention to the lack of black coaches in Kentucky High Schools passed away this weekend. Coleman was a member of the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame.

Around the Auto Race Track

Kentucky Speedway fans will see the debut of Randy Moss Motorsports on July 19.
The New York Patriots wide reciever has invested heavily in Morgan-Dollar Motorsports, which has prompted the name change to Randy Moss Motorsports. Who knew?

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Chip Ganassi Racing has no big-dog sponsor and is parking the Number 40 car for the rest of the season. Coors had been the major sponsor. Driven by Franchitti, husband of famous Kentucky sports fan Ashley Judd, the team had been in the position of qualifying each week as the team's accumulated points was less than stellar.

Horsing around the Track

They're opened. They're closed. They're open. Well, after some strategic maneuvering it appears Ellis Park will remain open this season afterall. If I were you, I'd call the track before scheduling a day at the races to be sure.

Rick Dutrow, Big Brown's Trainer, was suspended for drugging horses. I am not a Dutrow fan, and while I had big hopes for Big Brown's Triple Crown bid, I shrudder to think such a superior horse is in the hands of Dutrow. To me that's sad.

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Louisville Cards Men's Basketball Pre-season buzz

Okay, I admit it. When it comes to UK vs UofL, the great Lexington vs Louisville rivalry, I am all about Big Blue. The first time I ever cried over a basketball game was in Knoxville the first "dream game" many, many years ago. But hey, if you remember even then Governor John Y. Brown wore an outrageous sports coat half UK blue and half UofL red. I may bleed blue, but my heart is all about Kentucky, and that includes those wiley Cardinals coached by a familiar character, Rick Pitino.

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According to a release by the Louisville Cards Athletics Department, the Birds are ranked in the top ten by three prognosticators. CBSSports.com, has the Cards in second. Espn.com puts them in fifth place. Foxsports.com has our feathered friends at sixth post....err I mean ranked sixth. (SMILES)

The Cardinals teammates

Returning to the Cardinals roost this season includes players forward senior Terrance Williams, senior guard Andre McGee, junior guard/forward Earl Clark and junior guard Jerry Smith. Eight new players will be added to the roster, with most of the buzz going to Samardo Samuels. A forward/center, Samuels was named the 2008 USA Today Player of the Year.

As long as those Cards aren't playing The Big Blue, I'll be shouting "Go Cards!" because after all, when it comes to basketball it's all about all of the Commonwealth...including our rivals in Louisville.

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U of L Swimmers hopes of Olympic Glory Louisville KY

Things have been a little restless here in our Kentucky insurance office. Charlie, a Kentucky sportscaster and Kentucky insurance agent,  has many friends in the Kentucky sports arena. Players, coaches, fans and reporters all have been filtering in the office looking a little lost. Call it withdrawals. Call it the summer doldrums. Call it whatever you want, without football and basketball these boys are just a little adrift.

The Olympics are coming...a great Summer Diversion

So maybe, we can get rid of the long faces and celebrate some Kentucky sports folks that may not get all the accolades they deserve. How about the University of Louisville Cardinals Swimming and Diving team? The Cards are sending seven swimmers to the Olympic trials! Way to go!

Big East swimmer of the year,Leslie VanWinkle, has been shaving time off her previous records and looks to be a real contender for Olympic glory. Louisville teammates Minnesota native, Liz Halet, and Alabama native Anna Dishuck will also be in the trials.

Looking the the Cardinal men, freestyle swimmer Carlos Van Isschot, a Florida native, is the most promising. Tim Collins, Doug Dietrich, and Chris Findorff round out the Cardinals hopefuls.

So get out of the summer doldrums. The Olympics are coming, and maybe just maybe some of that Kentucky sports fever can be quenched. Good luck to the U of L Swimming and Diving Team!

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Joyce Pinson is a fan of all things Kentucky, and enjoys being involved with the collegians at Pikeville College. She wishes all Kentucky athletes a safe summer!

Kentucky vs Indiana High School All-Stars this weekend

Kentucky High School Basketball All-Stars considered Underdogs

Our kids are heading up to Indianapolis tonight, to do battle in the annual KY vs IN all-stars basketball game. On Sunday, they will battle at Louisville Gardens. Kentucky is being described as "the underdog" having a high loss ratio against the Hoosiers. Coach Tim Davis of Campbellsville High School, and Coach Sally Zimmerman of Shelby County remain optimistic by all accounts.

Tia Gibbs, from Butler, is Kentucky's Miss Basketball and one to watch on the floor. Fans may remember, she collided with another player during the Sweet 16...and suffered a hospitalizing concussion. Nevertheless, the determined competitor was awarded MVP for the tourney. Gibbs, has signed with the Lady Commodores of Vanderbilt.

Gibbs teammates will include Janea Howard of Owensboro and Monique Reed of Fern Creek who have both committed to the Louisville Cards. For a look at the rosters of both teams check out the Lexington Herald Leader Kentucky Sports story.

Darius Miller, Mason County star headed for University of Kentucky, will be leading the Kentucky Boys as the reigning Mr. Kentucky Basketball. Scotty Hopson, a 2008 McDonald's All Star player from Hopkinsville, can also be expected to contribute to the leadership of the Kentucky Team. Hopson, is headed for UT Vol country, to sport "The Big Orange."

The Kentucky vs. Indiana All-Star game is a fundraiser for the Lions Eye Foundation.

It is said that the Indiana All-Stars have a stronger sense of tradition and pride in participating in the All-Star games. It is said Indiana is basketball country. It's time to turn those sayings around, Kentucky is and forever will be the basketball capital of the good ol' USA. Go Kentucky!

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Joyce Pinson is a huge fan of Kentucky basketball from elementary to the pros. Look for her on the sidelines at East Ky Miners game, on the camera deck at Pikeville College Bears games, and in the stands at UK Wildcats games. (She's the one wearing blue!) At Johns Creek Elementary games, you can spot her screaming wildly for her nephew, Jacob. Go Bearcats! Joyce is married to Charlie Pinson, Kentucky Sportscaster and Kentucky Insurance agent.

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Louisville KY Cards Basketball

Rick Pitino, head coach for Louisville KY Cardinals Basketball, recently announced co-captains for the 2008-2009 Cards season. Senior forward Terrance Williams and Senior guard Andre' McGee will slide into the slot left vacant by departing senior David Padgett.

T-Will, Terrance Williams, begins his senior year at U of L, ranked #48 the school's career scoring records. He has 1,102 points to his credit.

Looking to Louisville KY Cardinals Women's Basketball, we are disappointed to note that Yuliya Tokova will not be returning to the court for her senior year. What a huge disappointment! Tokova has had some serious injuries, and apparently her ongoing herniated disc problems will keep her from the hardwoods.

Horse racing saddling up for Preakness Stakes

If all goes as planned, Big Brown will have shipped from Louisville KY's Churchill Downs Wednesday. Gayego appears to be the only other horse from the Kentucky Derby to opt in for the Preakness. Much to my chagrin, Big Brown ran away with the roses at the Kentucky Derby. Gayego, had a lackluster Derby performance.

I failed to mark down my source, but I was reading that equine experts are particularly impressed with Big Brown's heart. It seems the crowd favorite has a large heart, perhaps even bigger than the greatest of all horses, Big Red, Secretariat. We look forward to Saturday's festivities, broadcast on NBC Sports beginning at 4:30.

East Kentucky Miners CBA
Basketball Pikeville KY

Josh Pace, is making the move to the NBA. In a press release from Pikeville KY's East Kentucky Miners, they note that Pace is working out with the Golden State Warriors, the Miami Heat, and the Indiana Pacers. (Pace-Pacers now that would be funny!)

Two of Pikeville's players were recently named to the Top 20 Minor Players in the CBA. Pace, who was leading scorer in the CBA's 2007-08 season, ranked fourth. James Jackson, nicknamed "Boo", was ranked eleventh.

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Author Joyce Pinson is a Kentucky Insurance Agent  who enjoys most Kentucky sports. Her husband, also a Kentucky insurance agent, is a Kentucky sportscaster for radio and television.

Green Bay gets Murray State's Rod Harper

It's a good day at Murray State. Rod Harper went as a free agent to Green Bay Packers. We hate to see him go. But on the other hand, Pikeville KY media darling Kayla Lowe, is packing her bags bound for Murray State's women's basketball team.

Harper joins Louisville Cards Bohm and Giacomini in Rookie Class

Harper, who mistakenly was listed as a junior on the Murray State Racer Roster slipped by the national recruiters. However, the receiver is Wisconsin bound.

The Kentucky sports connections continue at Green Bay with University of Louisville seniors, Brohm and Giacomini in the rookie class. Louisville alumi, Jason Spitz, is already on the Green Bay team.

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Brian Bohm University of Louisville KY Quarterback heads to Lambeau Field

Louisville Cardinal boys make good with Green Bay Packers

With over 10,000 yards to his credit during his career as a University of Louisville Cardinal, it's no surprise Brian Brohm was a second round draft pick for the mighty Green Bay Packers. What makes the story interesting, is fellow Cardinal Breno Giacomini went to the Packers in the fifth round. The icing on the cake for Kentucky sports fans, is that Brohm and Giacomini are joining Louisville alumni, Jason Spitz at Green Bay. How cool is that?

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Now boys, a word of advice. Folks in Wisconsin are more than "fan-actics"; they are just plain crazy. Charlie and I visited Lambeau Field last spring as part of our Humana Health Insurance training. Upon touring the stadium, we learned the Packer fans voted to keep the hard metal stadium seating rather than replace it with more comfortable accommodations. They would rather freeze their tushies on icy cold metal seats than give up the history and atmosphere that makes Lambeau Field one of football's most sacred sites. Go figure.

I don't know what Vince Lombardi would say about that, but I wish the Louisville alums well. However, if you are thinking "Packers" the best advise I can offer is PACK your long johns. You are going to need them!

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Kentucky Derby..Sad End to Eight Belles

I had hoped today would be a day when Charlie and I would exchange banter about my Derby picks. After all, I am the horse racing enthusiast and my pick "Monba" finished last. On the other hand, Charlie picked "Big Brown" going with the crowd favorite. On any normal post derby day, we would be laughing...and he would be giving me a really hard time. But not this year.

Louisville has embodied Dickens famous quote "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" during this years Derby Festival and Kentucky Derby. In a cruel twist of fate, the Delta Queen won the golden antlers in the Great Steamboat Race but may be unfairly retired if Congress has it's way. Larry Jones saw victory at The Oaks, then must have felt sheer agony when second place Derby Star, Eight Belles had to be put down. Both ladies won their battles, but seem to have lost the war.

To Larry Jones et al, I extend my deepest condolences for the loss of a filly who captured our imagination and fancy. To the supporters to keep the Delta Queen afloat, continue to fight for exemptions. Like Yogi Berra opined, "It ain't over, til it's over."

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Churchill Charlie Pinson Playing the Field Kentucky Derby 2008

Reviewing the Field

It's been a "tough turf" for me this week, trying to pick a winning Derby trifecta. Do I go with my heart, or do I go with analyzing the record? Do I just say "Oh hey, that jockey wears pretty silks" or do I take my old Animal Sciences professor's opinion..."Horse conformation is everything." This year is just tough!"

I like Nick Zito and Anak Nakal. Jockey Rafael Berjarno made his reputation at Cincinnati's River Downs. Anak Nakal, is owned by Four Roses, and "Roses" are always lucky at Derby. Right?

Nick also has Cool Coal Man, and living here in the Kentucky Coalfields I have to take that into account. Breeder Will Farrish, who also has Court Vision in the lineup, is the guy that hosts the Queen of England when she comes in for the races. He ought to know a little something about horses. Right?

Then there's Todd Pletcher and Monba. Lots of good pedigree there, including Breeder Alice Headly Chandler whose daddy founded Keeneland. Monda was the first to cross the finish at Keeneland's Toyota Bluegrass Stakes.

Fellow Northern Kentucky native, Mike Battaglia, has Big Brown at the 3-1 favorite this morning. Charlie, who has never sports casted a Kentucky Horse Race, says he goes with the favorite. Big Brown placed first in the Florida Derby, and Kent Desmormeaux is a good jockey. But alas! Big Brown is in the 20th post position. If my math is right, it's been 79 years since a horse won from that position.

Colonel John and the Winstar Farms team looks pretty good. I've always liked jockey Edgar Prado, who is mounted on Adrrino.

My heart says go with the red and white silks of Eight Belles. Larry Jones from down in Hoptown looks like a good old Kentucky boy who knows his stuff. Eight Belles placed first in the Oaklawn Park Fantasy.

Enough Already! Here's my picks

As a pencil pushing, number crunching Kentucky Insurance agent, I am going with Todd Pletcher and Monba for the win. Second, is Eight Belles and Larry Jones. As much as I like Nick Zito, I am counting him out and putting Big Brown in number three.Win, Place, and Show...there you have it.

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Author Joyce Pinson is in the middle of moving, and is not focused of this year's Kentucky Derby. Her Derby picks are solely for her own amusement, and not to be taken as an expert's opinion. This year, no matter who wins, it will be enough to know the greatest Kentucky Sports tradition is alive and well.

Is Steam Boat Races A Kentucky Sport? God Save the Delta Queen!

Belle of Louisville vs Delta Queen

Is Steamboat Racing a Kentucky Sport? I think so. If you chase a little white ball around a cow pasture with holes in it....it's characterized as the grand game of golf. If you walk across a balance beam, like it was a beam in a tobacco barn, we call it gymnastics. If cars are racing at Kentucky Speedway, well they put signs up saying "Welcome Sports Fans." Okay then, steamboatin' is a sport!

Charlie, as a Kentucky sportscaster, tries very hard to take the high road when it comes to being on the air and being a fan. The exception of course being our local college. You cannot be "The Voice of Pikeville College Bears" and not be a fan.

Well, I'm not a sportscaster and every once in the while I am admittedly biased.Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved the grand lady, Delta Queen. To watch her afloat on the Ohio River, is to see a graceful swan sail by with the finesse of a dancer. Her historic architecture and design are breathtaking. And OH! The calliope echoing off the little hills along the river. How uplifting and joyous! I am passionate about the Delta Queen, and have blogged about it on our Kentucky Insurance blog.

Who is the winner?

And so, as the Louisville Belle, the Cincinnati Belle, and the Delta Queen got into position crowds at the wharf, at Louisville Waterworks, and along the race route awaited the historic race. The Belle, having a 22-19 record over the Queen was favored. However, with the life of the Delta Queen in question, surely she was the sentimental favorite.

We in eastern Kentucky, surely appreciate the importance of shipping coal. However, yesterday, a coal barge got in the way and the Louisville Belle made the turn early, presumably for safety reasons. Nevertheless, the Delta Queen prevailed. I know as she sailed back to Cincinnati, with the Golden Antlers proudly displayed...that the folks that cherish her were sadly happy.

This year's race was particularly poignant, as it may be the Delta Queen's last. Congress, in it's infinite wisdom, has failed to give the historic vessel an exemption to continue. The government fears the wooden ship will catch fire and put the passengers and crew in peril. Now I won't tell you what I think about all that, but if you live on a Lexington horse farm...you might have some of it on your shoes!

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Kentucky Sports Tradition

Preserve the Kentucky Sports tradition of Steam Boat Racing, a significant event leading up to the Kentucky Derby. I urge you to contact your congressman, representatives and governors get a reprieve for the Delta Queen.

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Joyce Pinson, a Kentucky Insurance agent, makes no apologies for loving the Delta Queen more than the Louisville Belle. But make no mistake, the dueling national historic landmarks are close to her heart. May the two ladies live to race another day!

Reflections of Past Kentucky Derby Champions

Louisville KY Churchill Downs

Do you mark time by the Derby Winner?

Like many historical events, I sometimes equate time frames with that years' Kentucky Derby winners. For instance, the first time Grandma went to Derby and picked the winner was in 1962 with Decidedly ridden by Bill Hartack. In 1964, Grandma was right on the money with Northern Dancer, jockeyed by Hartack. I joined 4-H in 1969, when Majestic Prince won the Derby race. Guess who the jockey was? Yep, it was Bill Hartack.

By 1973, I was a teenager. Grandma and I would stretch out in the floor with newspaper prognostications strewn all about and pick out our favorites. In my mind's eye I still clearly see red circles drawn around the name Secretariat Seventy three was a good year, as Secretariat and Ron Turcott not only won the Derby; but went on to Triple Crown victories. All Hail Big Red!

Sweet Sixteen in 1976, and finally a Kentucky Driver's License! (Click this link if you need Kentucky Auto Insurance)  Hat's off to Bold Forbes and Angel Cordero!

In 1977, Seattle Slew and Cruguet were the rage, with another Triple Crown. The horse even got mention in the popular film "Harper Valley PTA" starring Barbara Eden. Grandma and I could not agree in 1978, as she loved Calumet anything. But fellow teenager, Steve Cauthen lived less than ten miles from me...so I said Stevie and Affirmed all the way.

By the time I headed out for UK, my Derby passion had to be put on hold. How could they put Derby on the same week as finals? It was truly a travesty! Looking back at some of my grades I should have partied in the Churchill Downs infield. My grades probably wouldn't have suffered anymore than they already had. Giggle.

But during college I did study the "old" Derby winners. As a UK "aggie" I had spent many hours out on UK's Maine Chance agricultural farm once owned by cosmetics mogul, Elizabeth Arden. Did you know Arden owned Jet Pilot the 1947 Kentucky Derby Winner? See, I did learn something in college!

I was pulling for Willie Shoemaker in 1986 mounted on Ferdinand. In 1992, the joy and elation I felt for Pat Day and Lil E. Tee was beyond measure. (I have a little Pat Day statue on my desk at work I loved watching Pat ride, especially at Keeneland!)

Now Charlie, who is all about Kentucky Sports, is not as passionate about horse racing as I am. But his first sports broadcast, was just a few weeks before Monarchos won the Derby at 1:59:97. Not too shabby!"

In recent years, I have been fairly accurate at choosing the Derby winner. However, in 2004, Birdstone just couldn't pull it off, yet went of to win the Belmont. Now Birdstone was owned by Marylou Whitney who has the greatest HATS ever, and with Nick Zito and Edgar Prado on the team I was so sure Smarty Jones would be defeated.

So what about this Kentucky Derby? Grandma has been gone many years now. I don't lay in floor with red crayons circling picks in the Kentucky Post. I'm much more sophisticated. I print racing forms off the internet, and circle them with a blue felt tip marker. Now that's technology!

Who do you think is going to win the Kentucky Derby? As time comes closer, I'll share my thoughts...but I want to hear from you.

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Author Joyce Pinson enjoys Kentucky history and collecting all things Kentucky Derby. Her most prized collectible is a bobble head of fellow Boone County native and Triple Crown jockey Steve Cauthen. Joyce is a Kentucky health insurance agent.Visit www.pinsoninsurance.com for Kentucky insurance quotes.

Kentucky Derby 1978 Remembering the Magic

Alydar vs Affirmed

In May of 1978, the senior class of Boone County High School Florence KY was counting down the days until graduation. Across the county, jockey Stevie Cauthen was counting down the days until the Kentucky Derby. The class of 1978 was dreaming of making history...but Steve Cauthen made it.

Could that have really been over thirty years ago?

For generations, my family has had a fascination with the Kentucky Derby. Grandma's people had ties to Calumet farm, grandest of the Lexington KY horse farms. She even painted her house white with red trim, in honor of Calumet. In 1978, she was thrilled Jorge Velasquaz would be wearing the devil red and blue silks. So it comes as no surprise, Grandma was pulling for Alydar.

As for me, well I went to 4-H Camp with Steve Cauthen. He was less than a month older than me. He was a local kid I could identify with...and so of course I championed Affirmed. Never mind that I had never heard of Harbor View Farm.

On that glorious Saturday in May, all was well with the world. We gathered around the TV, got misty eyed when they sang "My Old Kentucky Home", then held our breath as they shouted "Riders Up!" And then, They were OFF!

It was not until the second turn that Steve and Affirmed seemed to get control. But then at the quarter mile, things got pretty exciting. After some checks, bumping, and literally jockeying for position, it was Affirmed who crossed the finish line first.

I was elated. A few weeks later, Affirmed prevailed at the Preakness and the Belmont. A triple crown!!!!

I still remember Grandma getting me a copy of Time Magazine with Stevie Cauthen on the cover in pink silks. How great was that?

In retrospect

Many horse racing enthusiasts believe that the Alydar and Affirmed rivalry, was perhaps the best in recorded history. The great equines met ten times, with Affirmed winning seven of those match ups. Alydar was to be the saving grace for Calumet, and his untimely and suspicious death may have been the nail in the coffin for bankrupt Calumet. So sad.

It's been a long time since there was a pairing the likes of Alydar and Affirmed. But you never know, the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday. Business obligations will keep me away from Louisville KY and Churchill Downs, but you can be sure we'll gather around the TV, get misty eyed when they sing "My Old Kentucky Home" and wait excitedly for the greatest two minutes in Kentucky sports.

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Author Joyce Pinson is a Kentucky insurance agent, who is passionate about the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky horse racing. On Saturday, you might hear her sing "My Old Kentucky Home" as she anticipates another great day of Kentucky sports history. Her husband, fellow insurance agent and Kentucky sportscaster Charlie Pinson, wonders how he will ever build a house big enough to store all of Joyce's Kentucky Derby memorabilia. Help Charlie.Get Kentucky Auto Insurance online

Louisville KY Mini-Marathon Kentucky Derby Festival

Saturday, April 26

As for me, the only thing that makes me run is a fabulous shoe sale or a friend in need. Now I can move quick when I want to, particularly if it involves dancing. But that's another story.

So for those of you who consider running a Kentucky sport, I hope you got your registration in early for the Derby Festival Marathon and Mini-Marathon. Usually, registration is available right on up to Bluegrass Family Health Insurance's Running Wild trade show event, but this year's response was overwhelming.

If you would like to watch the Marathoners, they'll start at 7:30 am out at Iroquois Middle School. (Southern Parkway) They will continue on to Market Street and finish on Sixth. There is no charge to watch.

Billed as "Kentucky's other big race" it is the 35th year for the mini-marathon and the 7th year for the full marathon. Upwards of 11,000 people participated last year, and this year promises to break more records.

To learn more about the Louisville Kentucky Derby Festival or to learn more about the Marathon events check outwww.derbyfestivalmarathon.com.

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