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More Kentucky Derby Trivia
History and stastistics make up Kentucky Derby lore, but there's also the personality of the horses themselves. There have been stalkers, closers, and front runners.
• kentucky derby trivia • kentucky derby facts • kentucky derby data • pole to pole kentucky derby winners • post positions facts kentucky derby
History and stastistics make up Kentucky Derby lore, but there's also the personality of the horses themselves. There have been stalkers, closers, and front runners.
• kentucky derby trivia • kentucky derby facts • kentucky derby data • pole to pole kentucky derby winners • post positions facts kentucky derby
Kentucky Derby Trivia
The historical data of the Kentucky Derby is resplendent in numbers, beautiful coincidences, and facts. Take the dare. Find your trivia. Discover your own knowledge.
• kentucky derby trivia • kentucky derby statistics facts figures kentucky • distance kentucky derby changed • back to back winning kentucky derby jockeys • standing stallions sired kentucky derby winners
The historical data of the Kentucky Derby is resplendent in numbers, beautiful coincidences, and facts. Take the dare. Find your trivia. Discover your own knowledge.
• kentucky derby trivia • kentucky derby statistics facts figures kentucky • distance kentucky derby changed • back to back winning kentucky derby jockeys • standing stallions sired kentucky derby winners
Host a Kentucky Derby Party
Kentucky Derby invitation, decoration, food, drink and betting ideas for planning a successful outdoor get-together centered around the most famous horse race of the year
• kentucky derby theme party • kentucky derby party menu • derby drink • derby party • race menu
Kentucky Derby invitation, decoration, food, drink and betting ideas for planning a successful outdoor get-together centered around the most famous horse race of the year
• kentucky derby theme party • kentucky derby party menu • derby drink • derby party • race menu
Some 2008 Stars Will Miss Derby
Though earnings qualified, some stakes winners won't get into the Kentucky Derby because of the 20-limit rule. Injuries have eliminated others.
• next derby twenty • graded stakes qualifiers 21-40 • who's number 21 • kentucky derby qualifiers • kentucky derby qualifying rules
Though earnings qualified, some stakes winners won't get into the Kentucky Derby because of the 20-limit rule. Injuries have eliminated others.
• next derby twenty • graded stakes qualifiers 21-40 • who's number 21 • kentucky derby qualifiers • kentucky derby qualifying rules
Filly Euthanized On Derby Track
Tragedy quickly followed the triumph of Big Brown in the Kentucky Derby as the filly Eight Belles broke both front ankles galloping out past the wire. She finished 2nd.
• eight belles euthanized • decision to euthanize eight belles • filly eight belles kentucky derby • big brown kentucky derby • eight belles trainer larry jones
Tragedy quickly followed the triumph of Big Brown in the Kentucky Derby as the filly Eight Belles broke both front ankles galloping out past the wire. She finished 2nd.
• eight belles euthanized • decision to euthanize eight belles • filly eight belles kentucky derby • big brown kentucky derby • eight belles trainer larry jones
A RACE FOR THE RECORD
A veil of suspense hung over thoroughbred racing fans last May 5th as Monarchos swept across the finish line of the 127th Kentucky Derby. With his first half mile clocked as the fastest in history, the big gray colt had, surely, broken the great Secretariat's record set way back in 1973.
• monarchos • secretariat • kentucky derby • triple crown • thoroughbred racing
A veil of suspense hung over thoroughbred racing fans last May 5th as Monarchos swept across the finish line of the 127th Kentucky Derby. With his first half mile clocked as the fastest in history, the big gray colt had, surely, broken the great Secretariat's record set way back in 1973.
• monarchos • secretariat • kentucky derby • triple crown • thoroughbred racing
Barbaro to Win the Triple Crown?
The sport of kings has longed for a Triple Crown Winner for nearly three decades. With a victory at the Kentucky Derby, Barbaro is the newest hope to join an elite group.
• barbaro • kentucky derby • triple crown • derby • preakness
The sport of kings has longed for a Triple Crown Winner for nearly three decades. With a victory at the Kentucky Derby, Barbaro is the newest hope to join an elite group.
• barbaro • kentucky derby • triple crown • derby • preakness
Battle of the Belmont Pits Two Game Winners
The 137th Belmont Stakes pits winners of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, both Cinderella horses for different reasons, in the first showdown for 3-year-old supremacy.
• belmont • preakness • kentucky derby • triple crown • peter pan
The 137th Belmont Stakes pits winners of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, both Cinderella horses for different reasons, in the first showdown for 3-year-old supremacy.
• belmont • preakness • kentucky derby • triple crown • peter pan
Derby Doings
First of the three gems in horseracing's Triple Crown series has its 133rd running on Saturday, May 5th. Even better - join the natives the Friday before for the KY Oaks.
• kentucky • derby • oaks • university of louisville • churchill
First of the three gems in horseracing's Triple Crown series has its 133rd running on Saturday, May 5th. Even better - join the natives the Friday before for the KY Oaks.
• kentucky • derby • oaks • university of louisville • churchill
Does Smarty Jones Have a Date With Destiny?
Smarty Joes will try to accomplish who no horse has done in nearly three decades: Win the triple crown and remain unfeated.
• horses • jockeys • trainers • triple crown • kentucky derby
Smarty Joes will try to accomplish who no horse has done in nearly three decades: Win the triple crown and remain unfeated.
• horses • jockeys • trainers • triple crown • kentucky derby
Florida Derby Might Light the Way to Louisville
Thirty-seven horses that ran in the Florida Derby made it to Churchill Downs and 10 captured the Kentucky Derby.
• horses • trainers • stakes • florida derby • kentucky derby
Thirty-seven horses that ran in the Florida Derby made it to Churchill Downs and 10 captured the Kentucky Derby.
• horses • trainers • stakes • florida derby • kentucky derby
Georgie Boy Out; Bob Black Jack In
Bob Black Jack, who placed second in the Santa Anita Derby April 5, made the Kentucky Derby Twenty list as Georgie Boy's pulled back muscle eliminated him from the races.
• 2008 graded stakes earnings thoroughbreds • top twenty graded stakes earnings kentucky derby • kentucky derby trail injuries • on the bubble graded stakes earnings 2008 • war pass graded stakes earnings
Bob Black Jack, who placed second in the Santa Anita Derby April 5, made the Kentucky Derby Twenty list as Georgie Boy's pulled back muscle eliminated him from the races.
• 2008 graded stakes earnings thoroughbreds • top twenty graded stakes earnings kentucky derby • kentucky derby trail injuries • on the bubble graded stakes earnings 2008 • war pass graded stakes earnings
Giacomo Tries to Win Some Respect, Preakness
Giacomo is attempting on Saturday to become the seventh Kentucky Derby winner in nine years to capture the Preakness.
• horses • jockeys • tracks • trainers • preakness
Giacomo is attempting on Saturday to become the seventh Kentucky Derby winner in nine years to capture the Preakness.
• horses • jockeys • tracks • trainers • preakness
Gulfstream Park: Racing Against Time
Gulfstream Park is in the midst of a massive renovation, but the expanded racing surfaces should be ready by opening day on Jan. 3.
• horses • 3-year-olds • gulfstream park • florida derby • sunshine millions
Gulfstream Park is in the midst of a massive renovation, but the expanded racing surfaces should be ready by opening day on Jan. 3.
• horses • 3-year-olds • gulfstream park • florida derby • sunshine millions
Handicapping Hints for Kentucky Derby
The fullest field in two decades will go in the 130th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
• horses • jockeys • trainers • stakes • kentucky derby
The fullest field in two decades will go in the 130th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
• horses • jockeys • trainers • stakes • kentucky derby
It's a Long, Interesting Road to the Roses
Preps for the Kentucky Derby are picking up steam across the country.
• horses • racetracks • kentucky derby • preps • stakes
Preps for the Kentucky Derby are picking up steam across the country.
• horses • racetracks • kentucky derby • preps • stakes
Kentucky Derby 2000
The contenders and the pretenders in the full field for the 126th Kentucky Derby.
The contenders and the pretenders in the full field for the 126th Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby 2001: Making a Point
The 127th Kentucky Derby will have a full field, but the key indicators to pick a winner point to one outstanding colt.
The 127th Kentucky Derby will have a full field, but the key indicators to pick a winner point to one outstanding colt.
Kentucky Derby 2002
It's time to select the winner and also-rans for the 128th Kentucky Derby.
• kentucky • derby
It's time to select the winner and also-rans for the 128th Kentucky Derby.
• kentucky • derby
Kentucky Derby 2003
The 129th Kentucky Derby is Empire Maker against the field. The favorite has a great deal going for him while much of his opposition can be eliminated by truisms.
• horse • horses • 3-year-olds • triple crown • kentucky derby
The 129th Kentucky Derby is Empire Maker against the field. The favorite has a great deal going for him while much of his opposition can be eliminated by truisms.
• horse • horses • 3-year-olds • triple crown • kentucky derby
Kentucky Derby Chart and Facts
A record crowd, second largest in its history, attended the Kentucky Derby May 3. Big Brown put himself in the top 20 of Derby speedsters. Filly Eight Belles ran 2nd.
• 2008 kentucky derby finish chart • where horses finished kentucky derby • big brown records • big brown unbeaten • eight belles derby finish
A record crowd, second largest in its history, attended the Kentucky Derby May 3. Big Brown put himself in the top 20 of Derby speedsters. Filly Eight Belles ran 2nd.
• 2008 kentucky derby finish chart • where horses finished kentucky derby • big brown records • big brown unbeaten • eight belles derby finish
Kentucky Derby Field Set; Brown #1
Who will beat the Derby ghosts of distance, dirt, and running style? Big Brown is Vegas's No.1, while Bob Black Jack, Denis of Cork, and Halo Najib miss the latest cut.
• kentucky derby field • on the earnings bubble • big brown betting • big brown no.1 • colonel john derby choice
Who will beat the Derby ghosts of distance, dirt, and running style? Big Brown is Vegas's No.1, while Bob Black Jack, Denis of Cork, and Halo Najib miss the latest cut.
• kentucky derby field • on the earnings bubble • big brown betting • big brown no.1 • colonel john derby choice
Kentucky Derby is All Horse Sense
Street Sense responds perfectly to his jockey's masterful guidance. Rail trips are Borel's forte. Nafzger's two-race strategy turns golden as his No. 1 bay wins Derby.
• street sense no. 1 • 2007 kentucky derby • calvin borel • carl nafzger • hard spun
Street Sense responds perfectly to his jockey's masterful guidance. Rail trips are Borel's forte. Nafzger's two-race strategy turns golden as his No. 1 bay wins Derby.
• street sense no. 1 • 2007 kentucky derby • calvin borel • carl nafzger • hard spun
Kentucky Derby Runners Do Well in the Preakness
Smarty Jones and five other 3-year-olds who chased him at Louisville stand the best chance of winning Saturday's Preakness at Pimlico.
• horses • jockeys • trainers • tracks • triple crown
Smarty Jones and five other 3-year-olds who chased him at Louisville stand the best chance of winning Saturday's Preakness at Pimlico.
• horses • jockeys • trainers • tracks • triple crown
Nine Challenge Read the Footnotes in Florida Derby
The 53rd Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park is attracted 10 horses hoping to continue down the Road to the Roses.
• horse • horses • florida derby • kentucky derby • triple crown
The 53rd Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park is attracted 10 horses hoping to continue down the Road to the Roses.
• horse • horses • florida derby • kentucky derby • triple crown
Smarty Jones Goes for the Gold
The race is on Sarturday for Smarty Jones, who seeks the Tiple Crown and the record earnings title in North America.
• horses • jockeys • triple crown • kentucky derby • preakness
The race is on Sarturday for Smarty Jones, who seeks the Tiple Crown and the record earnings title in North America.
• horses • jockeys • triple crown • kentucky derby • preakness
Three Strides Before the Wire
The story of Charismatic and Chris Antley is one of success and heartbreak. The 3-year-old who many thought wasn't good enough to compete for the Triple Crown and the jockey who made his copmeback a winning venture.
• charismatic • chris antley • d. wayne lukas • kentucky derby • preakness
The story of Charismatic and Chris Antley is one of success and heartbreak. The 3-year-old who many thought wasn't good enough to compete for the Triple Crown and the jockey who made his copmeback a winning venture.
• charismatic • chris antley • d. wayne lukas • kentucky derby • preakness
Who Might Steal The Kentucky Derby
Who will rise at Churchill Downs? Can Giant Moon, or Yankee Bravo, or Texas Wildcatter, or Isabull squeeze into the field and snatch the bouquet of roses?
• kentucky derby second twenty • yankee bravo • giant moon • ez dreamer • other possible derby qualifiers
Who will rise at Churchill Downs? Can Giant Moon, or Yankee Bravo, or Texas Wildcatter, or Isabull squeeze into the field and snatch the bouquet of roses?
• kentucky derby second twenty • yankee bravo • giant moon • ez dreamer • other possible derby qualifiers
Assault Battled Injury and Opinion
Assault's life was not charmed. A hoof injury plagued him all his life. He fought opinion, his trainer, his jockeys, his exercise boys, and sterility. But he prevailed.
• assault • 1946 triple crown champion • warren mehrtens • max hirsch • eddie arcaro
Assault's life was not charmed. A hoof injury plagued him all his life. He fought opinion, his trainer, his jockeys, his exercise boys, and sterility. But he prevailed.
• assault • 1946 triple crown champion • warren mehrtens • max hirsch • eddie arcaro
Big Truck Revs in Tampa Bay Derby
Big Truck got his 3rd career victory at Tampa Bay March 15th, running over previously unbeaten War Pass and elevating Pyro to the Run for the Roses favorite.
• big truck tampa bay derby • war pass tampa bay derby • big truck kentucky derby qualifications • pyro benefits tampa bay derby • barclay tagg's kentucky derby contenders
Big Truck got his 3rd career victory at Tampa Bay March 15th, running over previously unbeaten War Pass and elevating Pyro to the Run for the Roses favorite.
• big truck tampa bay derby • war pass tampa bay derby • big truck kentucky derby qualifications • pyro benefits tampa bay derby • barclay tagg's kentucky derby contenders
Dutrow's Big Brown Wins Derby
Trainer Richard Dutrow, Jr. knows Big Brown. Dutrow wasn't worried about starting from Gate 20 in the first leg of the Triple Crown. His inexperienced colt won handily.
• dutrow's big brown wins derby • 134th kentucky derby won from gate 20 • inexperienced big brown stays unbeaten • eight belles 2nd in derby • eight belles euthanized after derby
Trainer Richard Dutrow, Jr. knows Big Brown. Dutrow wasn't worried about starting from Gate 20 in the first leg of the Triple Crown. His inexperienced colt won handily.
• dutrow's big brown wins derby • 134th kentucky derby won from gate 20 • inexperienced big brown stays unbeaten • eight belles 2nd in derby • eight belles euthanized after derby
1946 Champ Assault Defied Injury
Crippled by a surveyor's stake as a yearling, Assault showed tenacity on the track, surprising his trainer, Max Hirsch, on the way to a Triple Crown title.
• 1946 kentucky derby • 1946 preakness stakes • 1946 belmont stakes • assault • warren mehrtens
Crippled by a surveyor's stake as a yearling, Assault showed tenacity on the track, surprising his trainer, Max Hirsch, on the way to a Triple Crown title.
• 1946 kentucky derby • 1946 preakness stakes • 1946 belmont stakes • assault • warren mehrtens
Affirmed, Alydar Race, 1977-1978
Although Affirmed beat Alydar three times in as many tries in the 1978 Triple Crown races, Alydar did best the champ twice in 1977. Alydar was the bigger, favored colt.
• affirmed • alydar • 1977 horseracing season • 1978 triple crown season • john velasquez
Although Affirmed beat Alydar three times in as many tries in the 1978 Triple Crown races, Alydar did best the champ twice in 1977. Alydar was the bigger, favored colt.
• affirmed • alydar • 1977 horseracing season • 1978 triple crown season • john velasquez
April Preps Bring May Roses
The prospective field for the Kentucky Derby is shrinking, partly because of injuries. Three preps in April should eliminate more 3-year-olds hoping for May roses.
• kentucky derby • wood memorial • blue grass stakes • santa anita derby • horses
The prospective field for the Kentucky Derby is shrinking, partly because of injuries. Three preps in April should eliminate more 3-year-olds hoping for May roses.
• kentucky derby • wood memorial • blue grass stakes • santa anita derby • horses
Can Sweet Catomine Follow Winning Colors?
Sweet Catomine tries to duplicate Winning Colors' feat in 1988 by capturing Saturday's Sana Anita Derby and then the Kentucky Derby on May 7.
• horses • trainers • 3-year-olds • santa anita derby • wood memorial
Sweet Catomine tries to duplicate Winning Colors' feat in 1988 by capturing Saturday's Sana Anita Derby and then the Kentucky Derby on May 7.
• horses • trainers • 3-year-olds • santa anita derby • wood memorial
Curlin's Nose Wins Preakness
Beaten out of a Triple Crown chance by Curlin's hearty nose in the 2007 Preakness Stakes, Street Sense will skip the Belmont. Hard Spun is still a challenger.
• 2007 preakness • curlin • robby albarado • street sense • calvin borel
Beaten out of a Triple Crown chance by Curlin's hearty nose in the 2007 Preakness Stakes, Street Sense will skip the Belmont. Hard Spun is still a challenger.
• 2007 preakness • curlin • robby albarado • street sense • calvin borel
Desormeaux Gets 3rd Derby Win
Hall of Fame Jockey Kent Desormeaux gambled in moving his tack to New York from California, but ended speculation by romping with Big Brown to his 3rd KD title.
• desormeaux derby wins • big brown and kent desormeaux • desormeaux elected hall of fame • desormeaux eclipse awards • desormeaux california career
Hall of Fame Jockey Kent Desormeaux gambled in moving his tack to New York from California, but ended speculation by romping with Big Brown to his 3rd KD title.
• desormeaux derby wins • big brown and kent desormeaux • desormeaux elected hall of fame • desormeaux eclipse awards • desormeaux california career
Go, Funny Cide, Go
The first gelding to win the Kentucky Derby in 79 years can become the 12th horse to capture the Triple Crown.
• horses • 3-year-olds • triple crown • kentucky derby • preakness
The first gelding to win the Kentucky Derby in 79 years can become the 12th horse to capture the Triple Crown.
• horses • 3-year-olds • triple crown • kentucky derby • preakness
Hard Spun Likes Recycled Rubber
Synthetic fiber, waxed sand, and recycled rubber together form the new thoroughbred racing surface called Polytrack. Kentucky Derby finisher Hard Spun likes it.
• polytrack • hard spun • larry jones • calvin borel • street sense
Synthetic fiber, waxed sand, and recycled rubber together form the new thoroughbred racing surface called Polytrack. Kentucky Derby finisher Hard Spun likes it.
• polytrack • hard spun • larry jones • calvin borel • street sense
How to Make a Mint Julep
If you want to feel like a real Kentucky Colonel, a rough and ready plantation worker or an slluring Southern Belle then try a Mint Julep
• mint julep recipe • about mint julep history • how to make a mint julep • kentucky derby • bourbon based cocktail
If you want to feel like a real Kentucky Colonel, a rough and ready plantation worker or an slluring Southern Belle then try a Mint Julep
• mint julep recipe • about mint julep history • how to make a mint julep • kentucky derby • bourbon based cocktail
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.
• horse • horses • throughbreds • 3-year-olds • sprints
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.
• horse • horses • throughbreds • 3-year-olds • sprints
NOSE TO NOSE
This chestnut colt was a true champion in every way, yet fate left him standing in the shadow of the 11th Triple Crown winner.
• triple crown • kentucky derby • preakness • belmont stakes • affirmed
This chestnut colt was a true champion in every way, yet fate left him standing in the shadow of the 11th Triple Crown winner.
• triple crown • kentucky derby • preakness • belmont stakes • affirmed
Oddsmakers Still Favor Big Brown
Records many times go by the wayside, but experience is seldom a losing proposition. Big Brown takes a three-race career against Colonel John, 6-4-2-0-0, Saturday.
• big brown derby no.1 • colonel john derby • derby inexperience • kent desormeaux derby wins • edgar prado derby wins
Records many times go by the wayside, but experience is seldom a losing proposition. Big Brown takes a three-race career against Colonel John, 6-4-2-0-0, Saturday.
• big brown derby no.1 • colonel john derby • derby inexperience • kent desormeaux derby wins • edgar prado derby wins
Pletcher's Fillies Shine in Oaks
While Todd Pletcher's Derby Five failed to fire, his filly entries in the Kentucky Oaks handled an off track to finish 1-2. Rags to Riches has won four in a row.
• todd pletcher • 2007 kentucky oaks • rags to riches • garrett gomez • michael tabor and derrick smith
While Todd Pletcher's Derby Five failed to fire, his filly entries in the Kentucky Oaks handled an off track to finish 1-2. Rags to Riches has won four in a row.
• todd pletcher • 2007 kentucky oaks • rags to riches • garrett gomez • michael tabor and derrick smith
Recapturetheglory Enters Preakness
Jogging an easy mile on May 7, Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown remained scheduled for the Preakness Stakes May 17 with only Recapturetheglory to try him again.
• recapturetheglory to preakness against big brown • only kentucky derby entrant to enter preakness • big brown jogged mile • recapturetheglory exercise jog • big brown numbers
Jogging an easy mile on May 7, Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown remained scheduled for the Preakness Stakes May 17 with only Recapturetheglory to try him again.
• recapturetheglory to preakness against big brown • only kentucky derby entrant to enter preakness • big brown jogged mile • recapturetheglory exercise jog • big brown numbers
Run for the Roses: Beware of the No No's
There are trends involving the Run for the Roses that can't be dismissed when handicapping America's Race.
• horses • jockeys kentucky derby • triple crown • 3-year-olds • tracks
There are trends involving the Run for the Roses that can't be dismissed when handicapping America's Race.
• horses • jockeys kentucky derby • triple crown • 3-year-olds • tracks
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.
• seattle slew • 1977 triple crown • kentucky derby • preakness stakes • belmont stakes
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.
• seattle slew • 1977 triple crown • kentucky derby • preakness stakes • belmont stakes
Smarty Jones - Yes!
It’s not just his record, but his style, that convinces me this horse will be tough to beat in the Belmont Stakes on June 5th.
• triple crown • preakness • belmont stakes • horse racing • smarty jones
It’s not just his record, but his style, that convinces me this horse will be tough to beat in the Belmont Stakes on June 5th.
• triple crown • preakness • belmont stakes • horse racing • smarty jones
The Triple Crown That Should Have Been
Winning the Triple Crown is no easy feat as the 28 year drought testifies but it seems a shame when a magnificent horse like Afleet Alex loses to a twist of fate.
• afleet alex • kentucky derby • belmont stakes • preakness • triple crown
Winning the Triple Crown is no easy feat as the 28 year drought testifies but it seems a shame when a magnificent horse like Afleet Alex loses to a twist of fate.
• afleet alex • kentucky derby • belmont stakes • preakness • triple crown
Whirlaway Won 1941 Triple Crown
Whirlaway had his own quirky ways, and like Count Fleet, was considered somewhat dangerous as a youngster. He straightened out under Ben Jones and Eddie Arcaro.
• 1941 triple crown • whirlaway • ben jones • eddie arcaro • belmont stakes
Whirlaway had his own quirky ways, and like Count Fleet, was considered somewhat dangerous as a youngster. He straightened out under Ben Jones and Eddie Arcaro.
• 1941 triple crown • whirlaway • ben jones • eddie arcaro • belmont stakes