THE WINNER OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY 2026

THE WINNER AT THE KENTUCKY DERBY 2026-

By Bernard Bujold- 

The horse Golden Tempo won the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2026. The horse, trained by Cherie DeVaux, crossed the finish line first in what was described as a 23-1 odds longshot victory. Golden Tempo made history among 19 horses as he pulled off an improbable stretch run from the outside to edge out favorite Renegade (5-1) at the finish line and make Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer to have a horse win the Run for the Roses of the Kentucky Derby. Golden Tempo came from well back in the pack after they came around the final turn, but a comfortable race pace meant most of the field came into the stretch with a chance to win with a great kick. It was jockey Jose Ortiz who was able to get the most out of his horse on that closing stretch to outrun Renegade and the rest of the field to the wire. 

My favorite horse RENEGADE, almost wins, but Golden Tempo crossed the line first, and as they say in sports: "The one who finishes second loses the race..."

SPRING 2026 AND THE HORSES...

THE SPRING SEASON 2026 AND THE HORSES... 

By Bernard Bujold- 

With each spring season also comes the three horse races for the American Triple Crown. The first race is tonight, Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 6:57 pm (live on NBC) with the Kentucky Derby. The favorite horse for Kentucky is RENEGADE, a really good horse. Renegade is a 3-year-old bay colt who is around 5-1 odds favorite to win the 2026 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. But Renegade has one bad marker as he drew Post Position No. 1 (the rail) at the starting gate. This is historically a "cursed" spot; no horse has won the Kentucky Derby from the rail since 1986. Renegade will wear the number 1 (saddlecloth) for the Kentucky Derby race. 

To win the Triple Crown, the same horse has to win three races: the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont. Only 13 horses have won the Triple Crown since the beginning of the American Triple Crown tradition, which began to take shape in 1919, and the last modern Triple Crown winner was in 2018. 

https://www.kentuckyderby.com/

FIRST WEEKEND OF THE MONTH OF MAY 2026

FIRST WEEKEND OF THE MONTH OF MAY 2026-

 Have a nice weekend... 

SEE VIDEO

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iUJgF-b4GW-gY3wewohDAWyQmic9Ul2B/view?usp=sharing

SITE INTERNET

www.lestudio1.com

MY FRIEND MARK

MY FRIEND MARK... 
By Bernard Bujold - 
Yesterday, Wednesday, April 28, 2026, marked one year since Mark Carney was elected Prime Minister of Canada. He is said to be one of the most respected politicians in the world. I voted for my friend Mark on April 28, 2025. The next federal election will now take place on October 15, 2029. 
But next October 5, I’ll be having a lot of fun with the Quebec provincial election... 
To be continued! Have a great spring 2026. 
See Prime Minister's Office 
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/about 
See video 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nd7lSrS_boayKHO0BYMyLe007ZLYOpTE/view?usp=sharing

A FRIENDLY OLD MAN VISITS HIS FRIEND...

A FRIENDLY OLD MAN VISITS HIS FRIEND... 
By Bernard Bujold - 
It’s easy to see that Donald Trump and King Charles get along wonderfully. Watching them during the king’s official visit to Washington, it seemed as though Donald and Charles were childhood friends. I listened to King Charles’s speech before the U.S. Congress (Tuesday, April 28, 2026), and I must admit that he is an excellent speaker. He is calm, speaks pleasantly and with perfect grammar (in English), and flashes a wry smile when he makes humorous remarks. 
I admired Queen Elizabeth for the same calmness and humor that Charles displays. Like mother, like son! All in all, I wouldn’t hesitate to spend a weekend with Charles, especially since we both love horses. But I’m a realist—my chances of seeing that wish come true are two: “slim and none...” 
https://www.royal.uk/

A HISTORIC RESTAURANT

A HISTORIC RESTAURANT... 
By Bernard Bujold -
One of downtown Montreal’s historic restaurants, located right across from the now-defunct LA BAIE store, closed its doors with the arrival of spring 2026 (April 7). Burger King is no more! It was a well-known landmark, often frequented after shows or evenings at Place des Arts. 
This restaurant was also a favorite of Dr. Luc Boileau, who had taken over from Dr. Horacio Arruda, Director of Public Health for Quebec and head of pandemic management. Dr. Boileau made headlines in August 2025 when he verbally attacked a skateboarder speeding down Ste-Catherine Street who had nearly struck him. Conclusion: Farewell, Burger King... 
See Radio-Canada report 
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2186748/luc-boileau-altercation-trottinette

DONALD TRUMP AT THE MOVIES

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AT THE MOVIES- 

By Bernard Bujold - 

It was like something out of an episode of television movies, NCIS, or The FBI. 

A total of 2 600 prominent dignitaries gathered at an American press gala with the U.S. president as the guest of honor, when suddenly gunshots rang out, and all the guests were evacuated in a panic or hid under the tables… 

In the end, the shooter was subdued, but he had tried to storm into the ballroom running like a football player carrying the ball. He was carrying a long-range rifle slung over his shoulder, one handgun, and combat knives. 

We’ll have to wait and see what happens next, but after the event, for the first time since 2016, the journalists and President Trump seemed to “like” each other… The violence has brought about the impossible, as in the movie… 

SEE WSJ 

https://www.wsj.com/us-news/a-shooter-throws-trumps-night-with-the-press-into-chaos-9db9b9f7?st=x1CDqe&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

ICE HOCKEY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

HOCKEY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE- 
By Bernard Bujold - 
In a few years, robots will be able to compete with the best human athletes. In basketball, robots are already superior to humans. A robot makes a basket every time it shoots the ball, whereas a human misses a significant number of shots or hits the rim. In running events, such as marathons, a robot is faster than a human runner. In ice hockey, the problem with robots lies in balance, but when it comes to predicting the game and directing the puck, the robot is superior. A solution—likely involving magnets—will need to be found to keep the robot’s body stable on the ice. It is said that the Japanese are working on the project... 
In the meantime, the Canadiens seem to have the wind in their sails, perhaps, heading toward the 2026 Stanley Cup... To be continued! 

See video

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rZP9b7_H9tHmTyL8rtvm0L_SnEAygPz-/view?usp=sharing

See Les Canadiens
https://www.nhl.com/fr/canadiens/

THE LAST WEEKEND OF APRIL 2026

LAST WEEKEND OF APRIL 2026 - 
It’s the last weekend of April, and it’s going to be beautiful! The first month of spring 2026 wasn’t very warm, and on top of that, winter just wouldn’t go away... 
Have a great weekend, and enjoy the rest of spring! 
Watch video 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18A36g_P3cPtgTT2F5Negv0-M7WOTFuER/view?usp=sharing

A ROBOT FRIEND

A ROBOT FRIEND -
By Bernard Bujold - 
According to experts, within a few years at most, our society will be overrun by robots... 
If artificial intelligence is the brain (the software), the robot is the body (the machine). AI enables the robot to perceive its environment, make decisions, and learn from its mistakes, while the robot allows AI to physically interact with the real world. Unlike older robots that simply repeated the same task, robots with AI can recognize objects; understand human language and facial expressions, and move autonomously in various environments. A robot is capable of analyzing thousands of information sources in real time to extract new perspectives. 
A modern robot becomes a synthetic “friend” with whom we can test our boldest theories or share our thoughts on various topics. The robot offers unique advantages: total availability, a lack of judgment, and an infallible memory. One can also imagine the great pleasure of competing at the gym with a robot friend... 
Happy Spring 2026! 

See video

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qLtPO6kp2QxJvB1DTlzLtOoq6YZjS8Yc/view?usp=sharing
See the story in the WSJ 
https://www.wsj.com/tech/chinese-robot-beats-human-best-time-in-half-marathon-after-a-stumble-b3c354e7?st=m38RXy&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink