The rough is very difficult Kentucky bluegrass, and the ball has a tendency to nestle down.

He's doing great. It's great to see him not only love Kentucky but he seems to love that Churchill surface. But we're excited to be here this weekend and look forward to it.

He gave me six shots. I had him until the last few holes. He didn't want to take it, but I insisted. But, hey, the experience was priceless.

I have to believe they liked Coach Mears. He had the teams and the gumption to compete with Kentucky. Like fighters, there is respect for each other.

There was one on Kentucky Avenue that sunk so much that a lady couldn't even get out of her driveway.

I'm sick. I just got a call from Brereton Jones, the former governor of Kentucky. He said that everybody is so down about this because they thought this horse was so good for racing. It's not life or death. It's just a hair fracture. But it took my breath away when I heard the news.