Ed DeRosa is a Cleveland native who got into racing going to Thistledown with his grandfather. After 9 years as a reporter and editor with Thoroughbred Times and 10 years with Churchill Downs Inc. as a director of marketing, Ed is back to his media roots as vice president of content and product development at Horse Racing Nation. His favorite horses are Real Quiet, Ghostzapper, and Rachel Alexandra. His favorite food at Keeneland is the Keeneland dog. He does not like the bread pudding but understands that others do. Follow him on X @EJXD2.