Horse Racing News

Princess of Sylmar won the Kentucky Oaks Friday in a major upset. She was 37-1 underdog.

At 11:30am they announced that Black Onyx had been scratched from the Derby. He came back from his gallop Friday morning with some lameness and x-rays showed he had a non-displaced chip in his ankle. Fear the Kitten will not get in since this happened after the 9am scratch time.

Black Onyx scratched from the Kentucky Derby. originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at 03:36:40.

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The Kentucky Derby and World War II doesn't always go together. That changes Saturday

News and notes for Thursday May 2 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders, including Lines of Battle (right) who arrived at the track yesterday.

Kentucky Derby Weather Forecasts - looks like a wet Derby this year.

May 2, 2013 Kentucky Derby Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 at 18:01:02.

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Saturday's Kentucky Derby will be decided the usual way: first nose across finish line

D. Wayne Lukas has won four Kentucky Derbys in 45 tries since 1981.

Rosie Napravnik is trying to become the first female to win the Kentucky Derby

The Woodford Reserve is offering the $1,000-a-piece drinks for eighth year in a row.

Facilities rely on security guards with spotty training; low standards throughout country.

A field of 21 was entered for the Kentucky Derby with Florida Derby winner Orb set as the 7-2 morning line favorite drawing post 16. Get profiles for all the horses, post positions, morning line odds, and free past performances here.

2013 Kentucky Derby Entries originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 at 14:25:15.

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Photos of 18 Kentucky Derby horses on Wednesday morning, May 1, at Churchill Downs with notes and info for each, including Orb (right) during his bath after he jogged today.

Full Barn Notes for May 1
Kentucky Derby Weather Forecasts

2013 Kentucky Derby Wednesday Photos originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 at 12:13:08.

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The Louisville basketball coach co-owns Goldencents, one of the favorites at Churchill Downs.

Orb and Verrazano both draw outside positions

Rosie Napravnik, Kevin Krigger and Gary Stevens add inspirational subplots to Derby.

Giant Finish is a late addition to the Derby, knocking Fear the Kitten out as the 21st horse. Trainer Tony Dutrow told Churchill officials that he "has agreed to support my owners' decision to run in the Kentucky Derby." and will ship him in to arrive at Churchill Downs on Thursday morning. He was third in the Spiral Stakes last out.

Giant Finish now in the Derby originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at 13:33:59.

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Photos of 14 Kentucky Derby horses on Tuesday morning, April 30, at Churchill Downs with notes and info for each, including Java's War (left) who galloped today.

Full Barn Notes for April 30
Kentucky Derby Weather Forecasts

2013 Kentucky Derby Tuesday Photos originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at 08:56:04.

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A field of 11 fillies was entered for the 2013 Kentucky Oaks on Friday, with Gulfstream Oaks winner Dreaming of Julia the narrow favorite at 3-1 on the morning line drawing post 8. Beholder (right) and Unlimited Budget the second choices at 7-2. Get the post positions, odds, and free past performances here.

2013 Kentucky Oaks Entries originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 at 08:29:26.

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Just like on "60 Minutes," the jockey won't "smooch" for reporters or radio.

Fear the Kitten has been bumped from the Kentucky Derby by Giant Finish

News and notes for Monday April 29 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders, including Will Take Charge (right) who worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.

Kentucky Derby Contenders
Kentucky Derby Weather Forecasts

April 29, 2013 Kentucky Derby Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Monday, April 29th, 2013 at 18:58:30.

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