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The 70th Flamingo Stakes
The 70th Flamingo Stakes at Hialeah Park could be a very interesting race and have an imacpo on the Kentuvcky Derby.

February Important in Horse Racing
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.
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Seattle Slew's 1977 Triple Crown
Front running 1977 Triple Crown Champion Seattle Slew equaled Secretariat's Preakness speed and romped through the classics to claim the 10th historical triple title.
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Triple Crown Trivia rules in March
Many May and June three-year-olds top, or flop in March when their run for the roses and the Triple Crown starts to heat up. Expectations and trivia points abound.
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Canonero II, 1971 Kentucky Derby
Unsound, unknown, Canonero II arrived at Churchill Downs through an arduous route and in poor condition. His non-English speaking connections claimed the colt would win.
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It's Deja vu All Over Again
There's a 3-year-old racing at Gulfstream Park who reminds me of a past champion who was terrific in sprints. This 3-year-old, however, has the breeding to win at routes.
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The Passing Parade
The Passing Parade for the last year includes two veteran handicappers, a training legend in his own time and a man who was trhe backbone of Gulfstream Park's Coummincations Department. Platkin

Trippi Is Spelled S-P-E-E-D
There's a 3-year-old who is making noise as a speedster and could end up the top dog among sprinters this year.

1973 Kentucky Derby: All Big Red
Syndicated for a record $6 million in early 1973, Secretariat exceeded every expectation. His Kentucky Derby run is still untouchable. It came under great scrutiny.
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Derby 1957: Iron Liege Tops Class
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.
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