She’s comin. I know she is.
I can tell because its Derby season.
I really think my favorite part of the Derby time of year is simply knowing we are mere months away from the start of a new racing season here.
Not 11 months mind you, but less than six. Just a hair over three, in fact.
Its getting closer and closer.
In a winter where I occupied myself with my Stacy, with work, football, reading and giving serious consideration to exercising at some point I looked up and here came spring.
I look out the window, or walk outside and granted it doesn’t quite feel like it yet; but it’s on my calendar so I know its true. As a matter of fact, it’s on my Official Runaway Jim calendar.
It won’t be long …
On a considerably less than happy note, news around the racing world moved quickly with the passing of Jess Jackson.
According to a NYRA Press Release
“Prominent thoroughbred owner Jess Jackson, whose Stonestreet Stable campaigned Curlin and Rachel Alexandra to five Grade 1 victories on The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) circuit, passed away Thursday at his home in Geyserville, Calif.
Jackson, who was 81 at the time of his death, founded the Kendall-Jackson Winery and was one of the most successful independent winery owners in the world. He was inducted into the Vintner Hall of Fame in 2009.”
Rest in peace, Jess. Many thanks to your contributions to racing, and to Saratoga.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. So soon! The Kentucky Derby really gets me excited for summers in Saratoga
Ohhhhhh I am so right there with you! It won’t be long!