In dramatic fashion, I’ll Have Another closed the gap and passed Bodemeister in the stretch to win the 2012 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs this evening. With first-time Derby jockey Mario Gutierrez at the helm, I’ll Have Another closed strong for trainer Doug O’Neill to win the 138th running of the iconic race in 2 [...]

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Lookin at Lucky won the 135th running of the Preakness Stakes, ending Super Saver’s attempt to become the first Triple Crown winner in 32 years. Lookin At Lucky moved up in the field during the final turn and then raced to the finish ahead of First Dude by a good three-quarters of a length. His [...]

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Calvin Borel didn’t leave a shadow of a doubt on Saturday, trudging through the murky mess that was Churchill Downs on another perfect ride to emerge victorious and win his third Kentucky Derby in the last four years. This was a sure thing from the get-go.  Borel crossed the finish line atop Super Saver and [...]

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In a nail-biter of a finish, the 2009 Belmont Stakes results may surprise you.  Summer Bird denied Calvin Borel of his Triple Crown bid by winning the race! Kent Desormeaux, the jockey who was denied a victory at last year’s Belmont Stakes, attained redemption by riding Summer Bird to victory.  Dunkirk finished in second place [...]

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Mine That Bird pulled off a victory in the 135th Kentucky Derby Saturday in a shocking upset on a muddy track at Churchill Downs. Mine That Bird overcame 50-1 odds and became the 2nd-biggest underdog ever to win the big race. The horse was acquired for just $9,500 and defeated several other horses worth millions [...]

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