Jayson Werth’s Transition from MLB to Horse Racing: A Look at His Kentucky Derby Journey
Former MLB outfielder Jayson Werth has found a new passion in retirement – horse racing. After a successful 15-year career in baseball, which included a World Series win with the Phillies in 2008, Werth decided to leave the sport behind and pursue a new hobby.
Werth’s love for horse racing has grown so much that he now owns a horse, Dornoch, who will be competing in the prestigious Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4. Dornoch is just one of several horses that Werth owns as part of his “Two Eight Racing” stable, named after the No. 28 jersey he wore during his MLB career.
Not content with just being a horse owner, Werth is also looking to make horse ownership more accessible to the average fan. By doing so, he hopes to attract more people to the sport of horse racing, whether as owners or spectators.
As Werth prepares to watch Dornoch race in the Kentucky Derby, he can’t help but draw parallels between the excitement of the race and the thrill of playing in the World Series. For Werth, horse racing has filled the void left by baseball and has become a new passion in his retirement life.
The Kentucky Derby, known as the “highest level of the sport” in horse racing, will provide Werth with a new stage to showcase his love for the sport and his horse, Dornoch. As the race approaches, Werth’s excitement continues to grow, and he hopes that his journey into the world of horse racing will inspire others to follow suit.
