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Since people are so focused on the Kentucky Derby, we may as well take a stroll on the wild side…
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Well, I guess this NYRA mess makes for more interesting reading than the over analysis of who is going to…
April 30 2012, 7:50pm | Visit source ›
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Chasing The Derby: Creative Cause, Mark Valeski go quick in final moves
On Monday, five contenders put in their final works ahead of Saturday’s race, with the most drama occurring around the barn of Larry Jones. The trainer is still undecided on…
April 30 2012, 6:49pm | Visit source ›
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For American horse racing fans, it doesn’t get more exciting than Kentucky Derby week—when all eyes turn towards Churchill Downs…
April 30 2012, 6:26pm | Visit source ›
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Backstretch Photo Album: Derby 138
Photos from the Churchill Downs backstretch
April 30 2012, 6:00pm | Visit source ›
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Where are they now? Catching up with Kentucky Derby 137's other starters
Catching up with the horses that finished behind Animal Kingdom in the 2011 Kentucky Derby.
April 30 2012, 5:49pm | Visit source ›
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Genaro: Went the Day Well Brings International Flavor To The Kentucky Derby
Only one horse bred in New York State has ever won the Kentucky Derby: Funny Cide in 2003. The New York-bred is a humbler version of its Kentucky cousin, seldom…
April 30 2012, 5:44pm | Visit source ›
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Welsch: Daddy Nose Best looking ready for his best
The field is in the home stretch as far as Kentucky Derby workouts are concerned. Five more prospective Derby runners turned in their final major preps on Monday, including Santa…
April 30 2012, 4:45pm | Visit source ›
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DeRosa: Kentucky Derby EXACTA morning line
Anyone can make a morning line for win odds, but what will the exactas pay (for a dollar)? Don't worry, I didn't put as much thought into this as it…
April 30 2012, 4:41pm | Visit source ›
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Kentucky Derby Oaks/Derby Double Since 2000
In the Kentucky Derby Payouts post below, one of our esteemed readers (Swale) asked about the payouts for the Oaks/Derby Double over the last ten years. Fortunately, I have that…
April 30 2012, 3:02pm | Visit source ›
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Conway: A Derby won, Derby lost
Peter Fuller could take a punch. A New England Golden Gloves champion, he won 50 of 55 bouts, 30 by knockouts. But none of the blows by his pugilist opponents…
April 30 2012, 1:19pm | Visit source ›
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Derby video coverage continues to amaze me. Why does the Blood Horse send Lenny Schulman all the way to Churchill Downs to do 2 min. of video which show nothing.…
April 30 2012, 12:57pm | Visit source ›
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Maryland horsemen vote for change
In a head-bobbing finish, Maryland’s horsemen today voted for change at the group that represents them, the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s…
April 30 2012, 11:51am | Visit source ›
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Haskin's Derby Trail: Early Observations
The works are done, and all that remains are the final gallops and observing how the horses are thriving during…
April 30 2012, 11:37am | Visit source ›
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Kentucky Confidential - Thundering Home
They should have been the best of times. Twice each week, a world away from Churchill Downs on a grass track called Sha Tin, Gary Stevens would get up on…
April 30 2012, 10:14am | Visit source ›
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The Rail: Starting at the Beginning to Examine the Top Derby Contenders
Leading up to the Kentucky Derby, there is the $2 million question: Who handles the distance? But very few ask: Where did they come from? So much is made about…
April 30 2012, 9:41am | Visit source ›
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Congressional hearing on horse racing: Testimony and statements
A Congressional subcommittee has concluded testimony at a special hearing in Kennett Square, Pa., on safety and welfare issues in…
April 30 2012, 9:08am | Visit source ›
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Kentucky Confidential - Get Rid of “My Old Kentucky Home”
I don’t really have anything against “My Old Kentucky Home,” which dates at least since 1921 as a Derby icon. But I have to admit I don’t completely get it,…
April 30 2012, 8:57am | Visit source ›
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Capitol Confidential: Report says NYRA president misled the public on overcharges
The credibility of New York Racing Association President Charles Hayward came into question in a report released today by the Racing and Wagering Board. The report paints Hayward, who has…
April 30 2012, 8:56am | Visit source ›
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Congressional Hearings for Race Day Meds Today Monday April 30, 2012
You've probably seen a news item for today that Congress is conducting hearings for Race Day Meds. What you may…
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The Racing Black Eye Continues
The New York Times has published its second article about how slot fueled purses has made racing a much more…
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Horse racing back in front of Congress at PA hearing: Watch live, follow Ray
As much as some members of Congress – at today’s hearing of the Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on…
April 30 2012, 6:48am | Visit source ›
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The Six Levels of the 2012 Kentucky Derby
Already fitted for a blanket of rosesAs wide open as this year's Kentucky Derby may appear to be on paper,…
April 30 2012, 6:44am | Visit source ›
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Prospective galloped under Juan Bernardini last Tuesday morning. Credit: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography OOOO, AWESOME RUSH A…
April 30 2012, 6:34am | Visit source ›
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We in the United States aren’t the only ones looking forward to the first leg of a Triple Crown this…
April 30 2012, 6:30am | Visit source ›
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Today could be an important day for U.S. racing. Joe Drape and company published the second part of the New…
April 30 2012, 6:27am | Visit source ›
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Monday Movie: 20-1 Longshot Wins Kentucky Derby! Man Eats Winning Ticket!
Bit of a departure today, and in honor of Saturday’s upcoming Kentucky Derby, we present this little vignette. Intrepid filmmaker…
April 30 2012, 6:22am | Visit source ›
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Deep Ocean went to Longchamp yesterday with just about everything against him: He had picked up four kilos in the…
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