My most anticipated 3 seconds in sports
![Orb, ridden by jockey Joel Rosario (L), passes the famous twin spires and crosses the finish first during the running of the 139th Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 4, 2013. REUTERS/John Gress](https://johngress.com/wp-content/uploads//2013/05/WJG4479__M3C6078-1.jpg)
Its been called the most exciting two minutes in sports. For me and my colleagues its about three days of work leading up to three seconds of action as we capture the finish of the Kentucky Derby from every angle.
Chase drivers say no clear favorite
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The men behind the wheel say there’s no favorite as NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup prepares to get under way.
I’ll Have Another – Please
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Yesterday was my 9th Kentucky Derby and possibly the steamiest one I remember. It was also my 13th major horse race setting up and operating multiple cameras to capture the finish. This year I used six cameras firing simultaneously to cover the race.
Drosselmeyer Pulls A Classic Shocker
![Jockey Mike Smith aboard Drosselmeyer Louisville, Kentucky](https://johngress.com/wp-content/uploads//2011/11/800WJG15431__27B9102-720x270.jpg)
Former Belmont Stakes champion Drosselmeyer scored a spectacular upset in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday.