Jockey Joe Talamo on his Way to Kentucky Derby

Talamo at Clockers' Corner, Santa Anita, April 27, 2010.

A crew from ESPN was out at Clockers' Corner Tuesday morning to interview jockey Joe Talamo before he headed to Churchill Downs to ride Santa Anita Derby winner Sidney's Candy in the 136th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 1.

Talamo spoke about the thrill he experienced last year when, at the tender age of 19, he made the trip to Louisville to ride in his first Kentucky Derby, only to experience the ultimate disappointment when his mount, I Want Revenge, the early favorite, was scratched before the race.

ESPN crew sets up for interview with Talamo at Santa Anita.

Talamo is incredibly gracious and well spoken and seems always to have a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. We look forward to watching segments of his interview during ESPN's coverage of the Derby. Here's wishing him the best of racing luck this year!

Road to the Breeders Cup on ESPN Featuring Jerry Bailey

Jerry Bailey at Santa Anita.

The excitement surrounding this year's Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championship is building daily at Oak Tree/Santa Anita, and nowhere is it more evident than at Clockers' Corner in the mornings. Out this morning was retired Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey, who is part of the team covering this weekend's Breeders' Cup prep races at both Santa Anita and Keeneland.

The following races will receive coverage on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Classic:

The Lady's Secret Saturday at Oak Tree, a prep for the BC Ladies' Classic featuring the one and only Zenyatta and Cocoa Beach, last year's winner and runner up in the Ladies' Classic.

The Goodwood Saturday at Oak Tree, one of the leading prep races for the Breeders Cup Classic, featuring Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird.

The Oak Tree Mile Saturday at Oak Tree, a prep for the BC Mile featuring Whatsthescript and Monterey Jazz.

Stakes races at Keeneland to receive ESPN coverage include The Breeders Futurity on Saturday, and the Spinster and Bourbon stakes on Sunday.