2019 May

2
VOMÉ
Letter
From The
Editor in Chief
And we are off to the
tracks....yes Derby
145th is upon us and
it is an exhilarating
time at the tracks.
This few minutes spectacle is viewed
all around the world has become
not only a global phenomenon but
something to look forward to. As a
Nigerian, I find it fascinating because
I’ve never attended such an event
that is centered around horses. I
never phantom that a whole culture,
event, community, sporting brand
can be built around horses or horse
back riding. Coming to America and
moving to Kentuckiana certainly
changed that perception. I remember
attending my very first Oaks and
Derby events and going to the tracks
with friends. This was many years
ago but it was so much fun: it was
fun to people-watch, the fashion was
on point, the race was nerve-wrecking
but beautiful and because I had
such a great time, I’ve made it a point
to attend almost every year since
my first encounter. I wonder what
this year’s Derby has in stock. I’m
prepped and ready to experience the
biggest horse race in the US. Will I see you at the tracks? Will you
be at this year’s events? Well, don’t be shy....make sure to say hello.
Oremeyi Kareem
Editor-in-Chief and Publisher