I'm just as much of a sucker for a great story as the next guy and racing has a great ones in the works. Old Fashioned, trained by Larry Jones is a leading contender for the Kentucky Derby going into today's Rebel Stakes and it would be something out of a storybook if the tale continued.
Larry Jones, you might remember, is the trainer of the ill-fated Eight Belles, who lost her life after coming in second during last year's Derby. How sweet would it be if the horse who has kept Jones going, had a great run this year?
Old Fashioned has swept away the competition in his first four starts and is undefeated going into today's race. Jones has another Derby hopeful in Friesan Fire who is running in today's Louisiana Derby.
Lest you worry that Jones can't be in two places at the same time, be assured that his wife Cindy is handling the saddling duties at Oaklawn, where the Rebel is run and he will be at Fair Grounds in New Orleans.
Anyway you look at it, redemption could be on the horizon for Jones, who is also retiring at the end of this racing season. I just think that Old Fashioned has a nice ring to it given our current state of world affairs.
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