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Riding money leader Edgar Prado had his pick of some of the year's best Thoroughbreds for his Derby ride May 3. He opted for Adriano, trained by his long-time employer.

Fresh from its new extension in 2007, the Prado continues to grow, with a new collection of Goyas and other late 19th-century artists.

Visiting Madrid doesn't have to be expensive. Go to concerts and the most important galleries for free. Enjoy a movie or a flamenco evening for the lowest prices in town.

Edgar Prado, winner of over 6,000 Thoroughbred races, piloted Adriano to a win over Halo Najib in the Lane's End Stakes and won twice on the Dubai World Cup undercard.

Versatile and innovative artist Francisco Goya changed Spanish art as he recorded a tumultuous period in Spain's history. The Prado shows both Goya's art and his times.

Benny the Bull delivered a win in his first start since his victory in Dubai for trainer Rick Dutrow, with Edgar Prado in the saddle. Looky Yonder bested Dream Rush.

Edgar Prado has done it before in the Belmont Stakes -- taken out a Triple Crown hopeful, that is. On Saturday, he pilots Casino Drive, Big Brown's biggest rival.

Every so often, a Thoroughbred comes along who is charismatic, beautiful, and well connected. Barbaro was such a champion, ridden by Edgar Prado, trained by Michael Matz.

Madrid offers art aficionados three excellent museums that display some of the greatest paintings anywhere in the world, all within a ten-minute walk.

A world class collection of fine art in Madrid's Paseo del Arte

Nominees to the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame include the only two-time Breeders' Cup Classic champ, Tiznow, jockey Edgar Prado, and trainer Carl Nafzger.

In Madrid, museums are grand affairs, surrounded by gardens and filled with historical treasures. These three museums offer the best view into Spanish history.

Madrid's Prado Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection and Art Center of Queen Sophia constitute one of the world's greatest concentrations of fine art open to the public.

Joining the fabled Prado, the Thyssen Bornemisza and the Reina Sofía art museums, CaixaForum Madrid adds another contemporary link in the Paseo del Arte (Art Walk).

In 2004, sure thing Smarty Jones lost the Belmont Stakes by a length after seemingly surviving the race's too-early speed and bursting to a long lead coming home.

Between the Prado and Thyssen Museum, strolling through Retriro park and Plaza Mayor and visiting the 2800-room Palacio Real (Royal Palace), Madrid alone keeps you busy.

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.

Longshots have had their day in all the Triple Crown races. Sarava and Edgar Prado won the 2002 Belmont Stakes at 70-1 odds, while ending War Emblem's Triple Crown bid.

Richard Dutrow-trained Benny the Bull, a sprinter, and Kip Deville, a turf champion, captured wins in the Smile Sprint at Calder and the Poker Handicap at Belmont.

Jockeys must judge distance and pace to get the best results from their thoroughbred partners. Horses may sometimes struggle against being rated and race rankly.

Dexter returns to doing what he does best. His Code evolves to serve his own wishes, but trouble is never far away and finds him after he kills a stranger in self defence

The Reina Sofía Museum focuses mainly on Spanish art with extensive collections from popular artists such as Spanish artists Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali.

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.

What are the subjects doing in the paintings of these 16th and 17th-century Spanish masters; where can visitors see these paintings today?

New on the card at 2008's Breeders' Cup World Championships was the Juvenile Fillies Turf event. It rendered a blazing finish. Heart Shaped caught early leader Laragh.

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.

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.

With a massive Carnaval - second only to Rio's - Colombia's increasing stability and Shakira's swinging hips, tourism to Barranquilla is on the rise.

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.

Visitors can capture much of the history and modern spirit of Madrid by following a network of narrow streets from Plaza Mayor to a choice of three great art galleries.

Breeders' Cup female championships feature Octave and Nashoba's Key, with Rags to Riches out with a hairline fracture. The BC has a new format as a two-day gig.

Thoroughbred racing's season end, the Breeders' Cup World Championships, included no crowning of champions from IEAH Stables. IEAH's previous BC earnings were $1.5 M.

Scat Daddy and Circular Quay are Todd Pletcher's highly touted colts. His King of the Roxy, after a win in Florida, has climbed to No.4 in the Run for the Roses poll.

First pointed to the Preakness, Mr. Fantasy may be headed to the Metropolitan Handicap instead. Holy Bull son Hull will join the Preakness line-up with filly Rachel A.

The Spanish Sierra Nevada is an often overlooked destination for mountain walkers. This article highlights two great mountain routes near Veleta and the Elorietta Hut.

Madrid extends an olive branch to travelers and gardeners interested in finding out about a culture from a country's plants and produce.

How much do you know about each of these works of art from the 16th century and the museums where they reside?

These self-portraits by American and European artists from the 17th and 18th centuries feature realism and show artists in various roles.

Jockey Calvin Borel couldn't get enough of Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby days. On Oaks day he won twice, on Rachel Alexandra and Miss Isella, before his Derby win.

With a much smaller field, can Street Sense find his path open in the Preakness? Hard Spun, Curlin, and Circular Quay are repeaters from the Derby who will try to close.

There cannot be a Triple Crown winner this season, but the Belmont Stakes offers girl versus boys; speedy Curlin versus speedy Hard Spun. Upsetter Tiago is also in.

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.

Why was "Venus at her Mirror" badly damaged by a suffragette, one of the so-called "wild women," during an attack at the National Gallery in London on March 10, 1914?

Turfer Forever Together took serious aim at a grass championship by winning the Diana Stakes, while Kensei also triumphed at Saratoga. Cardashi won at Penn National.

Garrett Gomez and Javier Castellano picked up pretigious wins on Belmont Stakes day with Gio Ponti and Gabby's Golden Gal, respectively. Oldster Better Talk Now showed.

All Godolphin Racing's hopefuls failed in this year's Dubai World Cup races. American Horse of the Year Curlin starred, as A.P. Arrow, Benny the Bull, others thrilled.

While entries for the 2009 Kentucky Derby may not be settled until May 2, when twenty Thoroughbreds gather at the gate, graded stakes earnings qualifiers keep shifting.

A strong stallion pedigree and a show jumper performer-turned-Thoroughbred-trainer paved the way for Dynaformer's son Barbaro to reach the Kentucky Derby wire in front.

Less than a week after devastating the field in the Kentucky Oaks, Rachel Alexandra has been sold to Jess Jackson's Stonestreet Stables and Harold T. McCormick.

Todd Pletcher likes Dunkirk in the Belmont Stakes even with Calvin Borel and Chip Woolley re-teamed for Mine That Bird. Nick Zito tries for a third Belmont upset.