Mine that Bird Works at Saratoga
Usually the Kentucky Derby winners activities have been well documented much later than the conclusion of the Triple Crown season, but for Mine That Bird, he has been an exception. Mine That Bird was the surprise winner of the Kentucky Derby and finished second in the Preakness to...
Former Triple Crown Favorite Ready To Race Again
Going into the Triple Crown season, one horse was at the top of many pundits lists for the biggest threat to win the first Triple Crown since 1978. That horse was Quality Road, who was pulled out of contention with just about a week to go until the Kentucky Derby back in late April...
New Races For The Breeders’ Cup
Once the Triple Crown is over, it is never too early to start thinking about the Breeders Cup, even if it does mean that the nice, warm summer will be over by then. The Breeders Cup will be held this year on November 6 and 7 from Santa Anita Park in California. The event features...
Belmont Second Place Colt To Have Surgery
Belmont Second Place Colt To Have Surgery Going into the Triple Crown season, Dunkirk was being haled as one of the favorites to win it, but a disappointing finish in the Kentucky Derby sealed his fate. Dunkirk missed the Preakness, came back with a solid showing in last Saturday’s...
A Bird Wins Belmont, Just Not The One Anticipated
Apparently brazen guarantees are for the birds. Last week when it was apparent that Rachel Alexandra would not be running in the 141st Belmont Stakes, iconic jockey Calvin Borel grabbed the mount of the horse which he piloted to victory in the Kentucky Derby and narrowly defeated...
Jockey Merry-Go-Round Continues For Belmont
As Rachel Alexandra’s connections mull over starting the filly in the Belmont, a war of words began involving the famed jockey that rode her in that race. Calvin Borel rode Rachel Alexandra to the impressive 20 plus length victory in the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, one day...
Mine That Bird Prepares For Second Leg Of Triple Crown
Two weeks ago when the Kentucky Derby dawned, much of the talk on that sloppy May 2nd morning was regarding the loss of another favorite, pulling out of the race. I Want Revenge was scratched and it opened up the door for any horse to win. It is just that no one expected ANY horse...
With Week Between Triple Crown Races, Lone Star Derby Takes Centerstage
While the horse racing novices take a breather after the exciting day that was last Saturdays 135th running of the Kentucky Derby and prepare for next week’s second leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness, the sport will push on with the Lone Star Derby on Saturday. The race will...