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The Blood-Horse magazine conducted its poll vote for the Ten Best Kentucky Derbies ever run and came up with a few surprises. Big Red, Secretariat, easily copped No. 1.

Alysheba, son of Alydar, did inherit his father's heart and will to win. He demonstrated that in Kentucky Derby 1987 after surgery corrected his breathing problem.

Bold Ruler, Gen. Duke, Iron Liege, and Gallant Man came into Kentucky for a Derby showdown, but the Duke's injury kept him out and a riding mistake let Iron Liege in.

The personable track star Cigar leads all thoroughbreds in lifetime money earnings. He is a two-time Horse of the Year. His former jockey is second on the money list.

The Preakness Stakes is the second race of the American Triple Crown series. It is traditionally run at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland at 1-3/16 miles.

Riding gallops in Louisiana, jockey Ronnie Franklin, 47, hopes for a return to winning mounts. Rejected in Maryland, the 'Bid's rider seeks return at the Fair Grounds.

Champions can emerge early on the road to Kentucky roses as prep starts take shape. An overview of exciting, historic second month moments favors 1948's Citation.