Story » Nov 20, 2009
"Of course, the guy I consider the god of riders, Pat Day, he probably didn't wear out one whip in his entire career. [Braulio] Baeza, he was another one, a finesse rider. They all have the same goal but get there a different way.". Riders such as Garrett Gomez in Southern California spoke favorably about the new sticks even as they were in the process of being adopted. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
FCA to hold auction Nov. 2 Oct 22, 2009
Other items include four tickets to a taping of the Oprah show; six box seats for the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks; a sportscaster for the day experience; Kentucky Derby week breakfast with retired jockey Pat Day and trainer Elliott Walden; a Galt House Hotel suite for Thunder Over Louisville; and bi-lateral Lasik eye surgery. Event sponsors include Yum Brands Inc., Bluegrass Coca-Cola, The Inn Place, Baskin Robbins, Wardlow Auctions, Publishers Printing Inc. and International Moulding. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Quirky Louisville Apr 30, 2009
You can see this city's stars painted across the sides of downtown skyscrapers: Col. Harlan Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame, sporting his trademark white suit; Pat Day, jockey extraordinaire, captured in the exuberant moment when he won the 1992 Kentucky Derby; "Good Morning America" host Diane Sawyer, exuding the same confidence she offers television viewers; and Ali, flashing his familiar elfish grin. All four spent pivotal stages of their careers in Louisville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Notebook: Rain creates issues Apr 15, 2009
"It's pretty hectic to have a day like this," said Pat Day, tournament director of the Georgia PGA. "There's a deadline to get this thing done as quickly as possible. It's not ideal, but the players understand. We can't control the weather.". After Monday's round was postponed, Bryce Ledford and Steven Taylor each shot 8-under 64s on Tuesday to share co-medalist honors at the Achasta qualifier in Dahlonega. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Owner contemplates selling Canadiens Mar 24, 2009
Jockey Pat Day tucked Lil E. Tee behind Arazi, caught the fading Arazi early in the stretch, then roared past Casual Lies and Dance Floor to win by a length. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
'92 Kentucky Derby champ Lil E. Tee euthanized Mar 24, 2009
Jockey Pat Day tucked Lil E. Tee behind Arazi around the far turn, though Day figured his best bet was to simply hit the board. "When (Arazi) went by me, I thought 'Well we're running for second money,"' Day said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
