A horse from Greenwich is of the 20 chosen to take part in this year's Kentucky Derby.
Upstart is owned by Ralph Evans of Greenwich.
Evans says Upstart has performed better than any horse he's ever had.
He says Upstart won his first two professional races, and has never placed lower than third
Evans says he and his family will head to Kentucky today to prepare for the Derby.
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