Pin ItemailprintMine 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 [...]
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In a surprising announcement this morning, I Want Revenge, the early Kentucky Derby favorite (3-1), has been scratched from the 135th running of the popular race. The 3-year-old horse was scratched this morning when trainer Jeff Mullins found a hot spot on the horse’s left front ankle. “When the word came out that running could [...]
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Churchill Downs has officially launched the website for the 2009 Kentucky Derby, www.kentuckyderby.com. The 135th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday May 2, 2009. Using advanced technology, the website offers in-depth contender information to full-scale coverage of the entertainment and party atmosphere that surrounds this historic event. “Kentuckyderby.com brings together all [...]
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