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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
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 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
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
It's Triple Crown Season
The first major prep for the Kentucky Derby is the Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
The first major prep for the Kentucky Derby is the Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
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.
The 70th Flamingo Stakes at Hialeah Park could be a very interesting race and have an imacpo on the Kentuvcky Derby.
Two big 3-year-old races
Two key preps for the 127th Kentucky Derby are scheduled this week at southern tracks.
Two key preps for the 127th Kentucky Derby are scheduled this week at southern tracks.
Pletcher's Scat Daddy Wins 5th
In Dubai March 31 for the $21 million World Cup card, Todd Pletcher was 0-5. In Florida, his Kentucky Derby hope, Scat Daddy, and five undercard runners won six races.
scat daddy wins florida derby • notional second in florida derby • todd pletcher misses florida derby for dubai races • trainer doug o'neill on notional • 2007 florida derby
In Dubai March 31 for the $21 million World Cup card, Todd Pletcher was 0-5. In Florida, his Kentucky Derby hope, Scat Daddy, and five undercard runners won six races.
scat daddy wins florida derby • notional second in florida derby • todd pletcher misses florida derby for dubai races • trainer doug o'neill on notional • 2007 florida derby
Will Nobiz take to Wood Memorial?
The Wood Memorial is an opportunity for Nobiz Like Shobiz. Will blinkers help his behavior? Tagg says, hopefully. Any Given Saturday gets another try at Street Sense.
2007 wood memorial • nobiz like shobiz • barclay tagg • street sense • carl nafzger
The Wood Memorial is an opportunity for Nobiz Like Shobiz. Will blinkers help his behavior? Tagg says, hopefully. Any Given Saturday gets another try at Street Sense.
2007 wood memorial • nobiz like shobiz • barclay tagg • street sense • carl nafzger
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
Curlin helps Shuffle Derby Lineup
Major prep races for the Derby wound down last weekend with Curlin, a Steve Asmussen trained colt ridden by Robby Albarado getting in a bid for the Run for the Roses.
2007 arkansas derby • curlin • steve asmussen • dominican • robby albarado
Major prep races for the Derby wound down last weekend with Curlin, a Steve Asmussen trained colt ridden by Robby Albarado getting in a bid for the Run for the Roses.
2007 arkansas derby • curlin • steve asmussen • dominican • robby albarado
April is Triple Crown Buzz Month
Triple Crown Champions Gallant Fox, Omaha, War Admiral, Whirlaway, Assault, and Affirmed won April races. Carry Back and Sunday Silence surprised, others ran rivalries.
whirlaway • assault • affirmed • gallant fox • omaha
Triple Crown Champions Gallant Fox, Omaha, War Admiral, Whirlaway, Assault, and Affirmed won April races. Carry Back and Sunday Silence surprised, others ran rivalries.
whirlaway • assault • affirmed • gallant fox • omaha
Cowtown Cat a Winner; Blue Fades
Giacomo's little half brother, Tiago, bursts on the scene to catch Pletcher's Roxy at Santa Anita. In the Illinois Derby, Cowtown Cat gives Pletcher another Derby hope.
2007 illinois derby • cowtown cat • 2007 santa anita derby • tiago • fernando jara
Giacomo's little half brother, Tiago, bursts on the scene to catch Pletcher's Roxy at Santa Anita. In the Illinois Derby, Cowtown Cat gives Pletcher another Derby hope.
2007 illinois derby • cowtown cat • 2007 santa anita derby • tiago • fernando jara
Street Sense Remains Derby Pick
Cobalt Blue and Chelokee moved into the Derby Top Ten List, while Street Sense continues as the No.1 pick. Scat Daddy, Notional, Circular Quay are headed for Kentucky.
2007 top ten derby list • street sense • notional • todd pletcher • circular quay
Cobalt Blue and Chelokee moved into the Derby Top Ten List, while Street Sense continues as the No.1 pick. Scat Daddy, Notional, Circular Quay are headed for Kentucky.
2007 top ten derby list • street sense • notional • todd pletcher • circular quay
Texas Horse Racing Hall of Fame
The Texas Horse Racng Hall of Fame gala will raise money to build a museum at Retama Park to honor horsemen and horses.
The Texas Horse Racng Hall of Fame gala will raise money to build a museum at Retama Park to honor horsemen and horses.
Tiago, new Derby Boy, at $450,000
While Any Given Saturday remains just on pace in graded stakes earnings, Cowtown Cat also moves into contention for Pletcher. Tiago, a new Derby hope, has credentials.
any given saturday • street sense • great hunter • sightseeing • tiago
While Any Given Saturday remains just on pace in graded stakes earnings, Cowtown Cat also moves into contention for Pletcher. Tiago, a new Derby hope, has credentials.
any given saturday • street sense • great hunter • sightseeing • tiago
What's a Fusaichi Pegasus?
And down the stretch they come toward the Kentucky Derby. A brief look at horses to watch and reasons you might not have to watch them anyway.
horse racing • sports
And down the stretch they come toward the Kentucky Derby. A brief look at horses to watch and reasons you might not have to watch them anyway.
horse racing • sports
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
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
Derby Prep Race Madness
There are no fewer than thirteen graded stakes scheduled across the country, a handicapper's paradise.
kentucky derby prep races • wood memorial • illinois derby • santa anita derby • carter handicap
There are no fewer than thirteen graded stakes scheduled across the country, a handicapper's paradise.
kentucky derby prep races • wood memorial • illinois derby • santa anita derby • carter handicap
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
Graded Stakes & No.1=Street Sense
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Champ Street Sense is headed to the Kentucky Derby ahead in graded stakes earnings and ranked No.1 by the NTRA. Can he break the juvenile jinx?
street sense • cowtown cat • nobiz like shobiz • 2007 kentucky derby • circular quay
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Champ Street Sense is headed to the Kentucky Derby ahead in graded stakes earnings and ranked No.1 by the NTRA. Can he break the juvenile jinx?
street sense • cowtown cat • nobiz like shobiz • 2007 kentucky derby • circular quay
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
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
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
Who Do You Like in the Kentucky Derby?
A full field of 3-year-olds will make Saturday's 131st Kentucky Derby as competitive as other exciting races such as the 1987 running when Chris McCarron guided Alysheba to victory.
kentucky derby • 3-year-olds • nick zito • todd plethcer • trainers
A full field of 3-year-olds will make Saturday's 131st Kentucky Derby as competitive as other exciting races such as the 1987 running when Chris McCarron guided Alysheba to victory.
kentucky derby • 3-year-olds • nick zito • todd plethcer • trainers
April Madness?
Need another month of madess? Try April's march toward the Kentucky Derby, John McQuiston writes.
sports • sports commentary • horse racing • college basektball
Need another month of madess? Try April's march toward the Kentucky Derby, John McQuiston writes.
sports • sports commentary • horse racing • college basektball
Nobiz, Barclay Tagg Git 'R Done
Focus was not a question as Nobiz Like Shobiz fought hard to win the Wood Memorial. Battling Any Given Saturday, then Sightseeing, Nobiz upped the Derby ante.
2007 wood memorial • nobiz like shobiz • barclay tagg • sightseeing • phipps stable
Focus was not a question as Nobiz Like Shobiz fought hard to win the Wood Memorial. Battling Any Given Saturday, then Sightseeing, Nobiz upped the Derby ante.
2007 wood memorial • nobiz like shobiz • barclay tagg • sightseeing • phipps stable
Preakness 2002
The second leg of the Triple Crown should answer the question: Will War Emblem's speed hold up? We shall see.
preakness
The second leg of the Triple Crown should answer the question: Will War Emblem's speed hold up? We shall see.
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