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Never shy about predictions, Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith recently claimed Zenyatta may be the best he's ever guided. He'll ride Stardom Bound in the Juvenile Fillies.

Jockey Garrett Gomez won his third (Bill) Shoemaker Award, while Mike Smith and Frankie Dettori scored two wins in the BC races.  Dancing Forever was a miracle foal.

The hardships of this lousy economy may be unavoidable, but a fresh TV show has made it possible now to laugh at it. It's called Trailer Park Boys.

Atlantis/Odeon's Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day, directed by Mike Clattenburg, is Sex and the City for men. It's also freakin' hilarious. 8/10.

The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday that the Jacksonville Jaguars' defensive coordinator, Mike Smith, has been hired as the team's new head coach.

On center stage, and off her knees, the filly Rags to Riches did not disappoint in the 2007 Belmont. She showed everything said of her. Curlin battled her bravely.

Check out the trailer for the Warner Bros. direct-to-DVD flick, Tales of the Black Freighter, starring Gerard Butler. DVD comes out March 24th.

The United States garnered eight wins at the 2009 Breeders' Cup Championships, while the Europeans scored six victories. Zenyatta (USA) and Ireland's Goldikova starred.

Charismatic's long odds made him a give away mount for the Kentucky Derby in 1999. 1992's Lil E. Tee didn't have pedigree, or good health. Unbridled's owner was 92.

Nobiz Like Shobiz, Scat Daddy, Circular Quay, Any Given Saturday, Cowtown Cat, Notional, and Tiago are finished with prep races. They are getting ready for Derby 133.

A rematch between Kentucky Derby winner Mine that Bird and Preakness Stakes winner Rachel Alexandra will not take place in this year's Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 6.

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.

In horseracing, names often reflect associations, commitments, or a horse's legacy. Dancing Forever and Forever Together both reflected these things in 2008 BC stories.

A week full of drama and speculation ended appropriately as the filly Rachel Alexandra stayed dramatically, piloted by the jockey who won the Derby aboard her rival.

Hey Byrn and Gayego will join Recapturetheglory in the Preakness Stakes May 17 to take a second crack at Kentucky Derby Champion Big Brown.

One of the summer's highlight wins was Canadian Jambalaya's stretch drive over The Tin Man. Royal Highness, Student Council, and Baffert's Cry and Catch Me won late.

Borel claimed Rachel Alexandra didn't handle the track well at Pimlico in the 134th Preakness Stakes. Trainers were impressed by the filly's grit under pressure.

With Tampa Bay, Carolina and New Orleans loaded with veterans, Atlanta may not be able to follow the division tradition of rising from last to first.

Three early season stars now lead the ranks of thoroughbreds with two wins from five starts. Nobiz Like Shobiz, Any Given Saturday, Tiago were Triple Crown hopefuls.

Precious Kitten, trained by Bobby Frankel, started for the first time since being sold to Roy and Gretchen Jackson and won a rematch against Rutherienne.

Dominant performances by Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta, piloted by regular jockeys Calvin Borel and Mike Smith, kept the two female stars on an honors collision course.

Female Thoroughbreds Zenyatta, or Rachel Alexandra may lay claim to Horse of the Year over Belmont Stakes, Travers Stakes, and Jockey Club Gold Cup winner Summer Bird.

As Tiago triumphed at the Goodwood Handicap September 29, jockey Mike Smith claimed the best is yet to come; perhaps in the Breeders' Cup Classic.

Now and then, a spectacular racehorse will lead the standings by winning constant races and earning top dollars. Zenyatta, a 5 year old filly is doing just that.

Tall, lanky Zenyatta, a musical namesake, captured the Milady Handicap May 31 to keep her season's record perfect. John Shirreffs trains her for Jerry and Ann Moss.

Cocoa Beach, Chilean-bred, briefly challenged Zenyatta for the Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic title. She also tried to make strides toward Bayakoa, another South American.

Winning Kentucky Derby jockey Calvin Borel has dumped the 'Bird to stay with his unbeaten lady, Rachel Alexandra, for the Preakness. Mike Smith gets the Derby champion.

Early in his career, Matt Ryan earned the nickname "Matty Ice," and for good reason: the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback is as cool in the pocket as they come.

The Lightning kick started their season with a strong 2-0-1 home stand but a tough road trip has shown that they still don't have all the answers

In April 2001 Showcase aired the first episode of Mike Clattenburg's Trailer Park Boys - a foul-mouthed mockumentary series centred on three Canadian recidivists.

Progressive rock band Leeland will release its debut project, "Sound of Melodies," co-produced by Marc Byrd, Matt Bronlewee, and Steve Hindalong, on August 15, 2006.

Despite the facts of past quarter cracks on his horse's hoofs, a packed starting gate, and drawing post twenty, trainer Richard Dutrow, Jr. says everything is go.

In his first season with the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Turner has been more than impressive. He has powered the team to an unexpected start.

Final entrants for the Breeders' Cup World Championships will sort out in the next 24 hours. Today, as many as four juvenile fillies are a tossup for either dirt or turf.

On Wednesday, January 21, 2009, Rex Ryan was introduced as the new head coach of the New York Jets, replacing the fired Eric Mangini. His official job offer arrived just

Win Willy, Quality Road, and Take the Points were the last dropouts from the Kentucky Derby line-up this week, leaving spots for Atomic Rain and Nowhere to Hide.

Leeland’s “Sound of Melodies” comes onto the scene bearing the burden of massive hype. If their music wasn’t so gloriously effervescent this could be a problem.

Disgraced former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is slated to be released from federal prison, and will serve the remainder of his jail sentence on home confinement.

With successful, experienced coaches waiting in the wings, NFL teams seem set on going with younger coordinators to fill the team's most valuable position.

Each and every off season a team makes a splash by signing big offensive names in the hopes of becoming a contender. This year, Tampa has earned that title.

Ten more trainers/owners will challenge Big Brown in the Preakness Stakes Saturday. Only Paulo Lobo, trainer of Gayego, repeats from the Kentucky Derby.

Meeting the challenge of all foes, and Santa Anita's new Pro-Ride surface, Zenyatta swooped to victory in the Lady's Secret Stakes to earn BC Ladies Classic status.

General Manager Thomas Dimitroff has taken the reigns of the Atlanta Falcons and is not only trying to put his stamp on the team but mold them into a winner.

Highlights of the 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships included rising star performances from Stardom Bound and Midshipman. Past stars left the arena of racing.

In the early morning hours of June 27, 2009, the news of well-known visitors tore through a small Owen Sound, Ontario bar. "The Trailer Park Boys are here!"

Cigar was a phenomenal competitor. Twice Horse of the Year, he won the Breeders' Cup and the Dubai Cup. He retired with the Thoroughbred career money title.

Curlin beat the Derby champ by a long nose; now he takes on a distance-bred filly trained by Todd Pletcher, who is 0-28 in TC matches, in Saturday's Belmont Stakes.

It took 10 minutes to decide the winner of the second leg of Canada's Triple Crown of Thoroughbred racing. It ended up a "Gallant" win in the Prince of Wales Stakes.

The Atlanta Falcons were the surprise team last season but after another great draft day the Falcons will be favourites for the NFC South crown this season.

Jockey Kent Desormeaux won the inaugural Pimlico Jockey Challenge the day before the Preakness Stakes. Belmont riders are unsecured for 'Bird and Chocolate Candy.