I Bet It Tastes Like Chalk

Jerry Bailey gets the ultimate honor this weekend, an ice cream flavor named after him. It's part of NYRA's "Salute to Jerry Bailey Day" at Saratoga on Saturday Sunday.

"Choco Jocko Bailey ice cream, made with dark chocolate and black sweet cherries, will provide fans with a tasty way to pay tribute to Bailey'’s legendary career." Or so says NYRA.

Victories in the Triple Crown races, the Breeders Cup wins, the run with Cigar, a bobblehead, and now an ice cream (especially nice now that he can actually eat ice cream without having to worry about keeping a 114 lb frame). I wonder what Jerry considers his greatest acheivement. Oh, wait. And how could I forget that ESPY?! And as an aside: Bailey has been excellent as a commentator on ABC and ESPN this year.

Bailey's Spa honors include a tribute video (wake up and cue the Chowder Man), a named race, and the special ice cream created by Stewart'’s Shops. There's also commemorative Bailey poster, courtesy of the Daily Racing Form. Fans can get Bailey'’s autograph on the poster for a $5 charitable donation to support the Belmont Child Care Center, according to NYRA.

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