These folks have earned the right to sleep in, but visit any track in the morning and you’re guaranteed to see the best riders in the country on every caliber of racehorse. Because jockeys are a rare breed.

Horse racing is a sport generally ignored by the mainstream news media but for maybe twice a year. So pardon me for thinking it’s a nice treat when everyone turns their focus on the biggest draw our sport has.

Mine That Bird has been a fairy tale, both for his owners and the sport in general. But whereas some people will say Cinderella, I say Paddington Bear.