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The 1986 Kentucky Derby Winner Ferdinand Revisited 25 Years Later
Ferdinand was a chestnut colt foaled in 1983. He was sired by the great Nijinsky, and his dam was Banja Luka, and his Damsire (his dam's sire) was Double Jay. He was owned by Elizabeth Keck, and was trained by legendary trainer, Charlie Whittingham. Related posts:
Gone But Not Forgotten Part 2 – Alydar
Sports Betting Tips – Fade the Kentucky Wildcats…Sort Of
The Top...
HBO’s ‘Luck’ suspends use of horses in production after third death
“Luck” is a first-year HBO drama starring Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte that provides an inside look at the world of horse racing. Despite modest ratings, it’s received general acclaim from critics, which was enough for HBO to immediately renew the series for a second season. However, production of the show has been marred by deaths to three horses on set, the most recent...
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Kegasus back as Preakness infield mascot
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The Maryland Jockey Club announced yesterday that Kegasus, the tweeting centaur, would return as the official mascot of the Preakness Infield. “We are excited that Kegasus is back and look forward to his character evolving in 2012,” Tom Chuckas, Maryland Jockey Club president said. “We experienced one of the most successful InfieldFests...
An early look at the Kentucky Derby 2012 contenders
Well, it is that time again here in the Bluegrass State. No, I am not talking about March Madness, that is all over. I am talking about what the state of Kentucky is REALLY KNOWN FOR, the crown jewel of American Thoroughbred racing, the Kentucky Derby. Related posts:
The 1986 Kentucky Derby Winner Ferdinand Revisited 25 Years Later
In Memoriam: 1991 Kentucky Derby Winner, Strike...
Horse Racing: Breaking News- 2011 Horse of the Year Havre de Grace Retires with Ankle Injury
Late Hall of Fame trainer Charlie Whittingham once said “racehorses are like strawberries…..they go bad real fast”. No truer words have ever been spoken in the sport of Horse Racing as 2011 Horse of the Year Havre de Grace has been immediately retired after injuring a tendon in her ankle.
Heat was present in the gorgeous bay mare’s right front ankle Sunday afternoon after...
Horse Racing: “Derby Week” Starts Off On A Sad Note
This week in Horse Racing is supposed to be one of the more festive ones as “Derby Week” official starts. Basically, Derby Week consists of a week long party in Louisville, Kentucky as they build towards the 2012 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. However with the news of Dynaformer, one of the more influential stallions in recent years, passing I must admit it threw some cold...
Horse Racing: Complete Breakdown of the 2012 Kentucky Derby
I know I’ve said this before so if you’ve heard it already, I apologize in advance. With all do respects to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the Breeders Cup, the Dubai World Cup, the Japan Cup, or any other horse race they run on this planet or any other, this Saturday marks Horse Racing’s best and biggest race in the world today, the 2012 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs...
The 138th Kentucky Derby pick & preview
This Saturday, May 5, 2012 will be the 138th Running of the Kentucky Derby. About a week or two ago, I blogged about just some of the horses running in Saturday's Run for the Roses. This time, I go into a little more detail. Related posts:
An Early Look At The Kentucky Derby 2012 Contenders
The 1986 Kentucky Derby Winner Ferdinand Revisited 25 Years Later
In Memoriam: 1991...
Cyndi Lauper Drops F Bomb live at Kentucky Derby Parade
Who’s the idiot now?
Cyndi Lauper spiced up the Pegasus Parade for the Kentucky Derby by dropping an F-bomb live on TV. Apparently she was not too happy that her mic wasn’t working properly and decided to call the sound technician a f-ing idiot. Unbeknownst to her, the microphone was actually working correctly and the crowd filling with children got treated to this swearing...
Video: Kentucky Derby 2012 Race
On Saturday in front of a record crowd of 165,307, I'll Have Another provided the 15-1 upset to win Kentucky Derby 138.
Trainee Doug O'Neill provided jockey Mario Gutierrez with his first Derby win in his first try with a 2:01 4/5 finish.
Win- I'll Have Another
Place- Bodemeister
Show- Dullahan
Horse Racing: One Good 2012 Kentucky Derby Deserves ‘Another; Race Recap
I’ll Have Another, who was the recipient of a remarkably good trip and great ride, ran down the fleet Bodemeister in deep stretch to win the 2012 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday evening. The son of Flower Alley won the biggest race Horse Racing has to offer in front of a record crowd of 165,306. There was also a record $187 million bet on the...
Horse Racing: 2012 Countdown to the Triple Crown; Looking Ahead to the Preakness Stakes
Now that the dust has settled a few days after the Kentucky Derby, the thoughts of most Horse Racing fans usually turns to “Can he win the Triple Crown”? We will find out in about eight or nine days when I’ll Have Another, who is already at Pimlico Racetrack in Maryland, attempts to add the second jewel of the elusive series in the 2012 Preakness Stakes on May 19.
With the...
Horse Racing: A Closer Look at the 2012 Peter Pan Stakes; Zenyatta announced in foal again
In sticking with the Triple Crown theme this time of year, in this weekend’s Horse Racing preview we will be looking at the 2012 Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park in New York. This years running of the Grade II, one and one eight mile race will be led by Mark Valeski and the speedy The Lumber Guy. As a side note, 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta was announced in foal again. (More...
138th Kentucky Derby recap & a look forward
The 138th Running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky took place on May 5, 2012. Well, let's go back to last Saturday, on May 5, 2012 at Churchill Down, in Louisville, Kentucky, shall we? Related posts:
The 138th Kentucky Derby Pick & Preview
An Early Look At The Kentucky Derby 2012 Contenders
The 1986 Kentucky Derby Winner Ferdinand Revisited...
Horse Racing: Bodemeister Draws Post # 7; Installed as 8/5 Favorite for 2012 Preakness Stakes
Horse Racing’s 2012 Triple Crown series continues this Saturday where Kentucky Derby runner-up, the fleet Bodemeister, has drawn post position #7 and has been installed as the 8/5 morning line favorite for the second leg of the Triple Crown, the 2012 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland.
2012 Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another was made the 5/2 second...
137th Preakness: Contenders
The 137th running of the Preakness Stakes, a Grade 1 event for 3-year-olds at Pimlico Race Course; Distance: 13/16 miles; Purse: $1 million;
When: Saturday; Post time: 6:18 p.m.; TV: Ch. 4
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Video: 2012 Preakness Race
I'll Have Another once again caught Bodemeister down the stretch to win the 137th Preakness Stakes and a chance to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978.
I'll Have Another finished the 1 3/16 miles (1,900 meters) in 1:55.94.
Trainee Doug O'Neill, jockey Mario Guiterrez and I'll Have Another have their sites at a Triple Crown with only a victory...
Could I'll Have Another be the Next Secretariat?
With come-from-behind wins at both the 2012 Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes, Reddam Racing's I'll Have Another has captured the nation's attention and is on his way to the Belmont Stakes in a quest for the Triple Crown. It's interesting to compare I'll Have Another to a horse considered by many to be the greatest horse of all time, Secretariat.
I'...
Horse Racing Breaking News: Doug O’Neill, Trainer of I’ll Have Another, Suspended for Drug Violation
The Horse Racing world was rocked Thursday afternoon when Doug O’Neill, who trains 2012 Triple Crown contender I’ll Have Another, was handed down a 45 day suspension and a $15,000 fine as the result of a horse in his care testing positive for an “elevated level of carbon dioxide” in 2010.
Following a seven-day hearing, California Horse Racing Board Executive Director Kirk...
Horse Racing: Doug O’Neill Fires Back at Secretariat’s Former Owner
Trainer Doug O’Neill said that he is “disappointed” in the comments made by Secretariat’s former owner, Penny Chenery, when she criticized the connections of 2012 Triple Crown candidate I’ll Have Another for employing him as the horse’s trainer.
‘’It’s disappointing because of how much respect I have for Mrs. Chenery,’’ O’Neill said Tuesday from the Belmont...
I'll Have Another Gallops at Belmont Park
Belmont Stakes: I'll Have Another was nearly taken out by a loose horse before his one-mile gallop on the Belmont main track Thursday. Isleta, a three-year-old maiden, unseated her rider and nearly took out I'll Have Another along with exercise rider Jonny Garcia.
Trainer Doug O'Neil said once Isleta was under control everything went well for I'll Have Another....
Horse Racing: the triple crown gods…They are real and they are ruthless
The question that I keep being asked via email, text message and in person, is can I’ll Have Another win the 2012 Belmont Stakes and become Horse Racing’s 2012 Triple Crown winner? No horse has done it since Affirmed in 1978. In fact, the last 11 horses that have gone to Belmont Park having won the first two legs, have failed. This in turn makes us 0 for our last 11 attempts...
Belmont Stakes Early Odds
Belmont Stakes is less than a week away and the hype is beginning to build as I'll Have Another will go for the Triple Crown.
The watchmaker odds for Belmont have I'll Have Another the 3-5 favorite (via Belmontstakes.com):
2012 Possible Belmont Stakes Starters
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Atigun
K. McPeek
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I’ll Have Another draws post #11, is odds-on favorite to win Triple Crown
2012 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I’ll Have Another has drawn post position 11 and has been installed as the odds on 4/5 morning line favorite in his attempt on becoming Horse Racing’s 12th Triple Crown winner in Saturday’s 2012 Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in New York.
The chestnut colt by Flower Alley will face 11 other rivals, which would be the most ever defeated...
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