I've ridden horses in two consecutive Breeders' Cups and for any jockey, that's a great opportunity. But I have to tell you, I am so excited about the 2009 Kentucky Derby. My name is Joe Talamo and I am a community member here at Horse Racing Fantasy, but am also the jockey of the 2009's Kentucky Derby favorite, I Want Revenge. It's a long way between now and this year's Derby, that first Saturday in May, but I thought what a great opportunity to talk to my fellow community members about how I'm living this incredible journey and preparing for the Run for the Roses.
Racing horses has been my dream and now my dream has come true. I cannot believe it. Not only am I heading to Kentucky for that first race in the Triple Crown series, but I'm actually on one of the favorites. I Want Revenge deserves to be one of the favorites. This amazing animal never seemed super-comfortable when racing over the synthetic surfaces. But I could tell the moment when he put his foot on the track warming up at Aqueduct that a different horse was going to show up. His effort in the Wood Memorial was incredible. The first thing that runs through my mind every morning is that we're one day closer to this year's Derby and I'm one day closer to sitting on this incredible throughbred, waiting for those gates to burst open with the sound of that bell and the roar of the crowd.
Share my journey to the Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes. I look forward to letting everyone here know what I'm feeling and thinking all through the next two months. I don't want to get too excited. This is horse racing. I Want Revenge is already in Kentucky and doing great. I look forward to joining the horse in a few weeks and getting him across that finish line first to win the Derby. I'll be posting as often as I can to keep the community informed about this incredible journey.
Joe Talamo
i was reading your blog and for as young as you are your making a huge improvment in riding and such, i hope ill be able to get into the kentucky derby and be as good as you when i start riding.GOOD LUCK TO YA JOE
**chase**
I Want Revenge is a great horse and you are a great rider! I think that you will do great in the Derby. I think that you are incredibly skilled and lucky to be as young as you are and already going to the Derby on such a great horse. I hope to be just half as good as you are when I become a jockey. Good luck, I'll be cheering you on!
Ferd
Hey Joe,
Like Chase said, you're doing incredible for being so young in such a tough sport! My dream is to one day race in and perhaps even be the first female to win, the Kentucky Derby. I wish you luck this year on I Want Revenge. You guys are at the very top of my list of Derby favorites and I can't wait to see you guys pull away from the rest of the field the First Saturday in May!
-Kayla
Ya know, Joe, if " I Want Revenge" puts in the same effort he did in winning the Wood Memorial Stakes, you're going to be very, very difficult to beat. I'll most likely go to Golden Gate Fields to get a bet on the two of you. Good luck and good racing.
Joe,
I have always been a big fan of this horse. I knew he had more potential on the dirt! I didn't know he would be so imposing though O.o ! That was a pleasant surprise. His name suits him so well, and you two compliment each other very VERY well. I wish you both the best of luck in the Derby.
-Anna
Joe,
I Thought That You Would Make It Into The Kentucky Derby While I Was Watching Jockeys, And You Did!! CONGRATS!!!
I Will Be Watching On Television, And I Hope You Ans I Want Revenge The Best Of Luck. Like I Said Before On PM. If You Win I WILL Go On To The Top Of My Roof And Shout: JOE TALAMO AND I WANT REVENGE JUST WON THE KENTUCKY DERBY!! And Like I Said No Pressure!
Hope You Guys Win!! You Guys Make A Great Team!
~Ashley~
I agree with Kayla, I want to race, she can be the first female to win the Kentucky Derby, but I will be the first...um...the first me to race. And if you win, I will not go to my roof and shout, Ill just text, its what I do really well.
Ferd
Good luck saturday I'm rooting for ya! Have a safe trip & hope to see you & that awesome colt in the winner's circle!
i am sure you will do great and win .iam a great singer and my friends are in a band so we are writing a song for you!!!!!!!
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