My friend Leslie's son Randy Sarf is an entrepreneur known for his strong opinions and bold decisions. Randy is the owner of New York's Hildebrandt's Ice Cream Parlor on Long Island. The family owns racehorses - the most famous, Farbridge - who I blogged about in the past. Randy also has a podcast called Horse Whisperer.

One of his horse racing buddies and customers is a jockey, also from Long Island, named Junior Alvarado, who won the Kentucky Derby Saturday. Randy sponsored Alvardo who proudly wore the Hildebrandt label for the race. Last night they were featured in a short segment on the 6:00 News on NBC.

I'm looking forward to the Preakness on May 17, 2025.

Kentucky Derby-winning jockey suspended, fined $62,000 for striking horse too many times   NBC - May 11, 2025
Junior Alvarado used his riding crop on Sovereignty "more than the permitted amount" during the race last week, according to the Horse-racing Integrity and Safety Authority.