{"id":6160,"date":"2025-05-04T23:30:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T23:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umyonews.site\/index.php\/2025\/05\/04\/tiktoker-and-minority-horse-owner-reflects-on-2025-kentucky-derby-loss\/"},"modified":"2025-05-04T23:30:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T23:30:32","slug":"tiktoker-and-minority-horse-owner-reflects-on-2025-kentucky-derby-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umyonews.site\/index.php\/2025\/05\/04\/tiktoker-and-minority-horse-owner-reflects-on-2025-kentucky-derby-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"TikToker and Minority Horse Owner Reflects on 2025 Kentucky Derby Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>TikTok star <strong>Griffin Johnson,<\/strong> a minority owner to horse Sandman, is reflecting on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/tag\/kentucky-derby\/\">2025 Kentucky Derby<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFeel like I disappointed the whole world,\u201d Johnson, 26, wrote via his Instagram Story on Saturday, May 3, after his Derby loss. \u201cWe bounce back. Thank you to every single person who watched &amp; supported our Derby trail. This sport has so much to offer &amp; I hope everyone got to see how special it is. Onto the next Triple Crown race, we have a whole season left.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the image, Johnson was all smiles as he snapped a selfie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/stylish\/pictures\/2025-kentucky-derby-celebrity-fashion-selma-blair-and-more\/\">rocking a pink suit<\/a> while on the muddy grounds at <a href=\"https:\/\/usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/mike-tirico-exits-kentucky-derby-2025-after-severe-nut-allergy\/\">the 151st Kentucky Derby<\/a> held at Louisville\u2019s Churchill Downs. In another pic, Johnson placed his arms over Sandman as he cautiously watched the horse.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost importantly, this guy came off the track healthy,\u201d Johnson wrote in a separate Instagram Story. \u201cWhat a great start to the year. Can\u2019t wait to keep showing how amazing this sport can be.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\" style=\"padding-bottom:177.8%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-expand=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-large credit-added wp-image-3971619\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1000 1778'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TikToks-Griffin-Johnson-Feels-Like-He-%E2%80%98Disappointed-the-Whole-World-As-a-Minority-Owner-in-Kentucky-Derby-Horse-Sandman-inline.jpg?w=1000&amp;quality=40&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"TikTok\u2019s Griffin Johnson Feels Like He \u2018Disappointed the Whole World\u2019 As a Minority Owner in Kentucky Derby Horse Sandman inline\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1778\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TikToks-Griffin-Johnson-Feels-Like-He-\u2018Disappointed-the-Whole-World-As-a-Minority-Owner-in-Kentucky-Derby-Horse-Sandman-inline.jpg?w=100&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 100w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TikToks-Griffin-Johnson-Feels-Like-He-\u2018Disappointed-the-Whole-World-As-a-Minority-Owner-in-Kentucky-Derby-Horse-Sandman-inline.jpg?w=200&amp;quality=40&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TikToks-Griffin-Johnson-Feels-Like-He-\u2018Disappointed-the-Whole-World-As-a-Minority-Owner-in-Kentucky-Derby-Horse-Sandman-inline.jpg?w=300&amp;quality=40&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TikToks-Griffin-Johnson-Feels-Like-He-\u2018Disappointed-the-Whole-World-As-a-Minority-Owner-in-Kentucky-Derby-Horse-Sandman-inline.jpg?w=400&amp;quality=40&amp;strip=all 400w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TikToks-Griffin-Johnson-Feels-Like-He-\u2018Disappointed-the-Whole-World-As-a-Minority-Owner-in-Kentucky-Derby-Horse-Sandman-inline.jpg?w=500&amp;quality=86&amp;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TikToks-Griffin-Johnson-Feels-Like-He-\u2018Disappointed-the-Whole-World-As-a-Minority-Owner-in-Kentucky-Derby-Horse-Sandman-inline.jpg?w=600&amp;quality=40&amp;strip=all 600w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TikToks-Griffin-Johnson-Feels-Like-He-\u2018Disappointed-the-Whole-World-As-a-Minority-Owner-in-Kentucky-Derby-Horse-Sandman-inline.jpg?w=700&amp;quality=40&amp;strip=all 700w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TikToks-Griffin-Johnson-Feels-Like-He-\u2018Disappointed-the-Whole-World-As-a-Minority-Owner-in-Kentucky-Derby-Horse-Sandman-inline.jpg?w=800&amp;quality=40&amp;strip=all 800w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TikToks-Griffin-Johnson-Feels-Like-He-\u2018Disappointed-the-Whole-World-As-a-Minority-Owner-in-Kentucky-Derby-Horse-Sandman-inline.jpg?w=900&amp;quality=40&amp;strip=all 900w, https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TikToks-Griffin-Johnson-Feels-Like-He-\u2018Disappointed-the-Whole-World-As-a-Minority-Owner-in-Kentucky-Derby-Horse-Sandman-inline.jpg?w=1000&amp;quality=40&amp;strip=all 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) calc(100vw - 6em), (max-width: 1000px) 80vw, 1000px\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Courtesy of Griffin Johnson\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sandman, who entered the race with 5-1 odds, ultimately placed 18th at the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty took home the win on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson became a minority owner of Sandman via West Point Thoroughbreds, a company that allows clients to become owners or partial owners. The horse began racing at Churchill Downs in June 2024, placing fifth.<\/p>\n<div id=\"news-block\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form  \">\n<div class=\"newsletter-signup__success\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<h3>Thank You!<\/h3>\n<p>You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m fully involved in his life. I go to all of his races. I travel anywhere in the world where he\u2019s racing,\u201d Johnson told local outlet <a href=\"https:\/\/prairiepress.net\/stories\/paris-native-griffin-johnson-makes-kentucky-derby-debut,96687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Prairie Press<\/em><\/a> in April. \u201cI wash and feed him. I\u2019m super involved with the team, his training, his progress reports and how he\u2019s doing. I\u2019ve pretty much done it all, from prep to seeing him after his race. So I would say we\u2019ve become pretty good buddies. He might say I\u2019m just good for treats, but he at least puts on a good show.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/travis-kelce-explains-why-his-racehorse-wont-run-in-kentucky-derby\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 400 225'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Travis-Kelce-Explains-Why-His-Race-Horse-Wont-be-in-the-Derby.jpg?crop=0px%2C29px%2C2000px%2C1131px&amp;resize=400%2C225&amp;quality=40&amp;strip=all\" data-srcset=\"\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 770px) calc(100vw - 6em), 200px\" alt=\"Travis Kelce Explains Why His Race Horse Wont be in the Derby\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" data-fallback-img=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Travis-Kelce-Explains-Why-His-Race-Horse-Wont-be-in-the-Derby.jpg?quality=70&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/travis-kelce-explains-why-his-racehorse-wont-run-in-kentucky-derby\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"01\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">Travis Kelce Explains Why His Racehorse Won\u2019t Run in Kentucky Derby<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tIf Travis Kelce returns to the Kentucky Derby next year, it will be as a spectator \u2014 and not as the owner of one of the participating horses. Travis, 34, gushed about his racehorse, aptly named Swift Delivery, to his brother, Jason Kelce, on an episode of their \u201cNew Heights\u201d podcast, which aired Wednesday, August [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Johnson, who has amassed over 9 million followers on TikTok, shared last month that he has plans for his next Derby horse and has \u201cfull intentions\u201d of \u201ccontinuing to do it every year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHorse racing has a lot to offer for everyone. I think that the journey and the people who have joined in have really enjoyed it,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cThat\u2019s what\u2019s keeping me in now. And I hope that after this year, if we can secure a win in one of the big Triple Crown races, I can continue to do that throughout the years for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/tiktoker-and-minority-horse-owner-reflects-on-2025-kentucky-derby-loss\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TikTok star Griffin Johnson, a minority owner to horse Sandman, is reflecting on the 2025 Kentucky Derby. \u201cFeel like I disappointed the whole world,\u201d Johnson, 26, wrote via his Instagram Story on Saturday, May 3, after his Derby loss. \u201cWe bounce back. Thank you to every single person who watched &amp; supported our Derby trail. 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