Golden Tempo went last-to-first last Saturday to win the Kentucky Derby, storming from 18th place to pip pre-race favorite Renegade at the line. However, the real storyline may have been the family ties interspersed throughout the race.

• It’s particularly incredible that Golden Tempo nipped Renegade at the line because Golden Tempo’s jockey, Jose Ortiz, is the brother of Renegade’s jockey, Irad Ortiz Jr.

• I googled Curlin, Golden Tempo’s horse-father (technical term!) who is a two-time Horse of the Year that won the 2007 Preakness from eight place. Apparently the proud dad is going through some tough times: The 22-year-old is experiencing a fertility issue and recently had to take a break from breeding to regenerate semen. Hang in there, buddy!

• All the horses in the Kentucky Derby were also related: 19 of the 20 horses could be traced back to Secretariat, who sired 663 foals.

• I wonder what Thanksgiving is like!

• LMAO, thinking about Horse Thanksgiving. “Pass the oats” lol.