all in The Life

The power of representation on the biggest of stages cannot be overstated.

In order for dreams to manifest into reality, for the aspirational to become palpable, opportunity must first present itself. The more treasured the prize, the more grateful those who seek it are for the chance to simply chase it - as evidenced by the gratitude that spills forth from those fortunate enough each year to participate in Thoroughbred racing’s most famous test.

You’ve probably heard of some of the horses running in this year’s Kentucky Derby, but how much do you know about their owners? Here’s your chance to meet the people behind the Thoroughbreds in the 2020 run for the roses.

1. Tiz the Law

Owners: Sackatoga Stable

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers, and jockeys for America’s Best Racing as they travel the road to the $3 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve.

The Derby has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gilbert walks purposely down the shedrow, surveying a stranger approaching the barn where he resides in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The brown and white goat’s leather collar has a name plate reading “Gilbert Atras,” indicating his association with trainer Rob Atras and his wife and assistant Brittney.

Cuando el tanguero más hípico de la historia, don Carlos Gardel, afirmó que 20 años no es nada, no pudo haberse imaginado que hoy, justamente en la meca de la hípica mundial, hay un hombre que ha entregado 20 años de su vida a cuidar caballos, y que justamente cuando su única hija cumple 20 años, tiene todo a su favor para lograr la tan ansiada hazaña de ver triplecoronarse a un ejemplar bajo su cuidado, el máximo sueño de todo el que hace vida en tan exigente medio.

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