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Big Brown will undoubtedly be an odds-on favorite. Based on recent Preakness history, there is still money to be made.
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Worthy of comment is the progeny record of Yo Joe's sire, Wertaloona. Wertaloona has 6 named 2-year olds, 2 have raced and both are winners, and they have earned a total of $85,245. Overall, in 8 crops of racing age, he's had 41 foals, 30 starters and 24 winners.
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Katolak Cowboy who finished 7th in his debut on April 20, becomes our first return runner. He will again try 2 furlongs at Woodbine. Three of his opponents are back, Tin Pan Alley Cat who finished 5th, Player's List who was 8th, and Can'tstopthiscat who finished 3rd.
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By Alex Waldrop, NTRA.com
Like many of you, I watched Saturday's Kentucky Derby and was in awe of the amazing performance of Big Brown and his talented jockey, Kent Desormeaux. Big Brown ran a race from the 20th post position that was remarkable. And Desormeaux rode a race that even I could appreciate as very skillful. Unfortunately for racing, events unfolded after the race that completely overshadowed Big Brown's impressive performance.
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The injury to Eight Belles was nothing more than a terrible accident. Why are we always looking for a scapegoat?
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The delightfully named Doodlebopmcgowan worked at Frost Training Center, recording a time of :35.20 for 3 furlongs. I can't wait to hear a track announcer get a hold of that one.
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After winning the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) May 2, Airdrie Stud owner Brereton Jones talked of the relationship his family has developed with trainer Larry Jones and his wife, Cindy.
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Cold lies the heart of Thoroughbred racing following Eight Belles' untimely end after Kentucky Derby 134. The dark side of the toughest game in town showed itself once again on the national stage, this time in the nation's biggest race.
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Share your thoughts and memories of Eight Belles in the "memory wall" below. She was a great champion in the making; she will be missed.
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Curly was pushed wide, wide, wider than Big Brown in the Derby (officially 7 wide). Amazingly, Curly kept coming and coming.
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Some comments on the Derby ... how Five-Cross readers fared with their picks ... new poll of the week.
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A shout out to Rick Dutrow Jr., overwhelming sadness regarding Eight Belles, and other random thoughts from Kentucky Derby 134.
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A recap of the race and all the events involved with the actual race it's self. I was trackside, on the rail for the 134th Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. 1) Big Brown and Eight Belles. Pictures.
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1:00 p.m. Showstopper After the fourth race, a ripple of excitement goes through the paddock area. Curlin , the 2007 Horse of the Year, is about to make a red carpet entrance. Yes, that’s right, the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) winner is the first horse in history to walk the red carpet at Churchill Downs. He is preceded by outrider Greg Blasi , brother to assistant trainer Scott Blasi . The outrider’s...
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What are you going to do after the Derby's over? Here is the perfect solution, cheer Curly on as he makes his second start.