I mean that sometimes I feel like Sham, the horse. Fifty years ago this week, Sham ran the second-fastest time ever at the Kentucky Derby. In the five decades since then, no horse has been faster.

Clare Mansmann riding Sham Show at The Retired Racing Project's 2021 Mega Makeover. "Sham is a farm favorite. He was retired from racing at 2 yrs old with one slow published work. He’s had ample time ...