Whitmore

The reason: Whitmore, who finished third in the Arkansas Derby for jockey Irad Ortiz and trainer Ron Moquette. Ortiz rides regularly for Chad Brown, who has My Man Sam (second in the Blue Grass Stakes) and Shagaf (Gotham winner). Ortiz chose My Man ...

The deal is expected to close in the third quarter with Universal Services Chief Executive Steve Jones to serve as chief executive of the combined company and Bill Whitmore, the chief executive of AlliedBarton, as chairman of the board. It is unclear ...

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - No race is tougher to ferret out than the Kentucky Derby, which at times can seem as perplexing 30 minutes before post time as it is 30 days before the run for the roses. It can look so easy after the fact, so here we helpfully ...

The power went out Sunday afternoon, toward the end of Amanda Shires' Palomino Stage set and right in the middle of 11-year-old Emi Sunshine's set at the Mustang Stage. Shires was interrupted mid-set with a loud “pop” and a flash from the stage lights ...

The jockey also visited trainer Ron Moquett's barn to meet Whitmore, his mount in this year's race. Espinoza rode War Emblem wire-to-wire in the 2002 Derby before taking California Chrome and American Pharoah to wins by way of stalking, outside trips.

Once the deal closes – which is expected to occur in the third quarter following regulatory approval, Whitmore will serve as the chairman of AlliedUniversal's board. Universal Services CEO, Steve Jones, will be CEO of the combined company. AlliedBarton ...