I wrote for Churchill Downs during the 128th running of the Kentucky Derby (that’s 2002 for those of you who do not live by the "Derbian" calendar). You can read these historical writings at the Official Kentucky Derby site, Kentucky Derby News (2002).

5.05.2002 - Merry-Go-Round Derby 128 One Of The Few That Didn’t Live Up To The Hype
5.04.2002 - From Derby Goat To Hero, All In A Day’s Work For Baffert
5.04.2002 - Derby 128 Has Something For Everyone
5.03.2002 - Danthebluegrassman’s Connections Throw Last Minute Curve
5.02.2002 - Saarland Carries Hopes Of Kentucky-Bred McGaughey, Phipps Family In Derby 128
5.01.2002 - Life Is The Most Precious Gift, Winning Races Is Icing On The McPeek’s Cake
5.01.2002 - Buddha Searching For Racing Nirvana In Louisville
4.30.2002 - From Col. Matt Winn To Aidan O’Brien, Ireland Has Deep Derby Roots
4.28.2002 - Insufficient Funds: Sunday Break Hopes To Get A Break
4.27.2002 - When Handicapping Logic Fails, Pick A Critter With A Classy Name
4.26.2002 - History Laden Derby Trial Has Been Transformed Into A Preakness Prep
4.24.2002 - McPeeks Have Learned To Stop And Smell the Roses
4.22.2002 - Perfect Drift’s A Gelding, But Eddie D. Has Won Two Derbys
4.17.2002 - Native Kentuckian Ledford Loved The Derby Most Of All
4.15.2002 - It’s Time For A Derby Jockey’s Rite Of Spring - "Musical Saddles"
4.13.2002 - "Doughnut Derby" Contenders Are Sugary Sweet, But Have Holes Too
4.08.2002 - Next Destination Louisville Or Heartbreak Hotel?
4.07.2002 - Decisions, Decisions - Who Will Bailey Choose?
4.01.2002 - Santa Anita Derby Winner Silky Sullivan Was Racing’s First TV Age Hero
3.25.2002 - McPeek Hopes Harlan’s Holiday, Repent Continues Derby Stablemate Saga
3.23.2002 - Delahoussaye Has ‘Em Measured In Spiral As Perfect Drift Gets Up Late To Win
3.18.2002 - Crazy Or Cocky? Johannesburg Camp Lays Low In Tipperary
3.12.2002 - Gotta Good Three-Year-Old? It’s Time To Test The Waters
3.05.2002 - Tough Decisions Inherent Part Of Quest For Derby Roses
2.26.2002 - Some Derby Disasters Defy Explanation
2.27.2002 - Columnist Billy Reed Joins Official Kentucky Derby Web Site As Guest Writer
2.18.2002 - Living A Kentucky Derby Fantasy, Win Or Lose