The Kentucky Derby is a grand legacy of southern charm and sophistication. Known for big hats, summer dresses, mint juleps, elite businessmen, and a who’s-who hodge-podge of celebrity showing.

This year’s Kentucky Derby grabbed our attention yesterday with a made for television “Seabiscuit” story that was quite a touching moment! I’m so glad that we DVR’d it, for a sunday afternoon round two experience. With 50-1 odds, the unexpected, little-guy, “Mine That Bird” wins the derby with a monumental upset. “The second biggest Derby upset in history,” says the announcer.

This video only shows the rich win, but what you don’t see is what happens following the race. The jockey and his winning steed round the field with in a celebratory show for the fans and media attention. Drapped in a display of roses, the jockey, Calvin Borel nicknamed “Bo-rail” for his winning move, explains that his greatest wish was that his recently deceased parents could have been there to see it, as he tosses a rose up to heaven. The exuberant tears on this mans face and the uncontrollable emotional outbursts clearly reveals his own personal shock and excitement in the moment. I think the Derby could not have asked for a better ending to this years story….a reminder to all of us that anything is possible!