Kentucky Derby...The Hat's the Thing!

I cannot believe it, but the daffodils are in full bloom at the federal courthouse here in Pikeville. With all the gloom and doom in Washington, and with our own trials and tribulations sometimes we need a glimmer of spring. Today, it came via FedEX. Yep, my 2009 Kentucky Derby chapeau arrived. It's a large cartwheel style hat, a striped number featuring baby blues, twinkles on metallic gold on a field of natural straw. Whoo-hoo! Surely a sign from above that spring is not far from our door!

Baffert Among my Favorites

While the field for the Kentucky Derby is far from being "firmed up" there are some clear favorites in the Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool Number 1. Mike Battaglia has Pioneer of the Nile at 12-1 odds. Pioneer of the Nile has posted some impressive winnings, but all on synthetic tracks. What can he do on Churchill's turf? Pioneer of the Nile is being trained by bad boy Bob Baffert. Baffert, that silver haired jean wearing fox, is a perrienal favorite with me.

Battaglia also has Old Fashioned at 10-1 and Friesen Fire at 12-1; both of which are being trained by Larry Jones. I like Larry Jones too; and he seems to be very excited about Old Fashioned. After his elation last year at The Oaks, and the huge trama of losing Eight Belles at last year's Derby my heart is with Jones too.

But as I said in the opening, it's all about the hat. The horses and the players may change, but come Derby Day I am ready. I have "The Hat." Now all I need is "The Dress", "The Shoes" and "The Bag."

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Joyce Pinson is a  Kentucky health insurance agent,  with a passion for horse racing. Joyce also enjoys Pikeville College Basketball and Football, and is a huge fan of University of Kentucky athletics. She begrudging follows U of L Cardinal basketball as well, as she always has like Pitino.

UK Basketball Going North? Well at least to Northern Ky..

Hello, from my new throne...the big blue wheelchair. Yep, I was hanging a big screen TV in our new home and fell from a ladder. Leg is fractured; and let me tell you it hurts my pride more than my body!

The Louisville Courier Journal is reporting that Covington Holmes Bulldogs Ricarado Johnson and Elijah Pittman are being courted by Coach Billy G and the UK Basketball Wildcats. Bulldogs Coach David Henley must be excited about that!

The dynamic duo recently attended the Big Blue match-up against Vandy. If you don't know, Covington Holmes is the alma mater of UK Wildcat Dickie Beale. If Johnson and Pittman show the heart in playing that Beale did, well I hope Billy G will suit them up!

Pikeville College on a Roll...Go Bears!

Ask anyone and they'll be sure to tell you I am a Pikeville College Football nut. But they don't always mention, I am also a Pikeville College Basketball nut. After missing a few games due to my injury, it was a real treat to be back on the hardwoods at Pikeville's Gym. Congrats to both the men's and women's teams on their hard-fought victories this weekend.

Thanks also to SID Rick Bentley for the warm welcome back....and to Nathan Varney and The Pikeville Bears band for the accolades. You guys are the best!

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Kentucky Derby Updates

Saratoga Sinner is Out

Saratoga Sinner is out of contention for the Kentucky Derby. The Holy Bull winner has a chip in his leg, after finishing the aforementioned race. Saratoga Sinner is under the direction of Louisville trainer, Eddie Kenneally. The son of Harlan's Holiday is expected to recover; after surgery here in the Bluegrass.

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Speaking of Harlan's Holiday, another son Danger to Society, is now training under Rick Dutrow. As you may remember, Dutrow was Big Brown's trainer. Frankly, I am not a fan of Dutrow...and I think Big Brown could have done better under a different trainer. But what do I know? It's been awhile since I mucked any stalls.

Dutrow has several other horses under his tutelage, including Patena. Patena is slated for the Louisiana Derby in March. The horse may make a showing at Keeneland for the Bluegrass Stakes.

In other racing news, Churchill Downs has renamed one of the Derby Day stake races the Eight Belles, in honor of the fallen racing lady. As part of our family Derby celebrations this year, we too plan to honor Eight Belles. We will be ringing my Grandma's old dinner bell eight times just before the Derby. The last time that bell was rung in memory of someone was when JFK was laid to rest.

As a Kentucky health insurance agent  I would be remiss if I did not mention that  Humana Health Insurance  will be sponsoring the Humana Distaff race on Derby Day.

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Joyce Pinson is a Kentucky horse racing enthusiast, and a Kentucky Health Insurance Agent. Joyce is the Marketing Director for  Charlie Pinson Insurance KY.  She is currently caring for Charlie Pinson who broke his leg. The veterinarian says Charlie will be find and there is no need to put him down.

East Kentucky Miners end season early

Citing the sagging economy and weak ticket sales, the CBA league will be ending the season early. Pikeville's East Kentucky Miners is of course part of that league.

The future of the league seems uncertain, but the Miners may return next season. We sure hope so! Charlie and I love the games, and we had season's tickets this year. With our recent home move, and now with Charlie's leg broken we haven't gotten out like we should, but we did support the Miners with the Pike County Chamber of Commerce packaged tickets.

Joyce Pinson, is a Kentucky health insurance agent, and wife of Charlie Pinson.

Pikeville College Football Coach Resigns

Say it Ain't So...

A few minutes ago, we recieved word that Pikeville College Coach Mac Bryan has resigned as Head Coach of our beloved Football Bears. Citing his father's health issues, Mac will be moving to be nearer his parents.

Charlie, Mark, and I were saddened by the news. Mac and his wife, Vickie, are not only part of "the football crowd" they are dear friends. Mac and Charlie have spent many hours together, on and off the turfed gridiron. Charlie hosts "The Bear Facts" TV Show for Mac, and of course we see the Bryan's socially.

It is not easy when a parent or loved one is ill, and we surely understand that Mac needs to be with his family. We wish him and Vicky only the best. It is our sincere hope the Pikeville College Head Coach position will be filled quickly and we can continue a football tradition at Pikeville College.

Farewell Mac and Vicky!

Charlie Pinson broke his leg nine days ago, and regrets his abscence from this blog. He is recouperating very well under the strict rules of his wife, Warden Joyce Pinson. Get Kentucky Insurance Quotes and Information online at Charlie Pinson Insurance KY www.pinsoninsurance.com.

Kentucky Rules in the Blues City of Memphis

It's the first time in three years that Charlie and I haven't gone "bowling" for New Years with our Big Blue Cats. We just moved into our new house, and while we love the Big Blue Nation, we are a little tired from all the move coupled with holiday activities. So this year, we rounded up our college crowd and had them over for an evening of Wildcat football.

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Things looked pretty grim in the first half of the Liberty Bowl. East Carolina came out trash talking and looking like aggressive warriors....well alright marauding Pirates ready to pillage and plunder. UK was less amphed up.

When one of my guests arrived late she asked, "Are you sorry you didn't going bowling?" I sure had an answer. If the first half is an indication of the second half...well I am tickled to be setting right here in my barn watching the game.

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Thank goodness, for Coach Rich Brooks! He is a straight shooting coach, and surely he must have put a fire under our boys...because the second half looked like a totally different team. Our Cats brought home a third consective bowl victory!

We Pike Countians were sorry to see David Jones, a Belfry native, put on the sideline with injuries...especially after his spectacular run down the field. However, we are Big Blue Proud of our Kentucky Wildcats making a spectacular recovery. The strongarm charge as Ventrill Jenkins made the top ten bowl plays on ESPN.

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We are back!

I must apologize for our abscence from the Kentucky sports scene blog. It's tough to build a house, move into a house, host Thanksgiving for 18 in the middle of moving, and now getting the house decorated for living...let alone the holidays. Not to mention, we run a Kentucky insurance agency belong to a number of civic organizations, and of course cover local Kentucky sports through WPRG. It's been an exciting but hectic time for us.

Look for Charlie Pinson  Kentucky sports commentator and Mark Frantom Kentucky sports camera man extrordinare to be on hand tonight at the Shelby Valley High School matchup...and this weekend at Pikeville College.

Thanks for your patience.

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Joyce Pinson  is a Kentucky independent insurance agent who is responsible for keeping up with Charlie Pinson. It's a hectic job, but she tries real hard!