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 Rachel Alexandra and Ghostzapper. His favorite foods at Keeneland are the chicken almondine soup and corned beef sandwiches with extra pickles. He does not like the bread pudding, but understands that others do. Follow him on X @EJXD2.