Horse Racing News

The Lexington Stakes has been more apt to produce horses for the Preakness than the Derby

New enhanced stricter rules will be enforced for the 2013 Kentucky Derby. Be sure to read the rules as many have changed this year and more things are banned. There will still be magnetic wand searches of all patrons and many things, including coolers and large cameras are no longer allowed. Check here to make sure you don't bring anything they will confiscate.

2013 Kentucky Derby And Oaks Security originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Thursday, April 18th, 2013 at 15:35:28.

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News and notes for Thursday April 18 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby contenders, including Golden Soul who worked 7 furlongs today.

April 18, 2013 Kentucky Derby Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Thursday, April 18th, 2013 at 14:13:43.

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New track policies expand items banned, including coolers and purses larger than 12 inches

News and notes for Wednesday April 17 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby contenders, including Frac Daddy who arrived at the track today.

April 17, 2013 Kentucky Derby Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 at 15:05:12.

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Unbeaten six-year-old Australian mare Black Caviar will retire with a perfect 25-0 record

Watch Spicer Cub's crazy finish at Pimlico.

News and notes for Tuesday April 16 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby contenders, including the new rider assignment of Calvin Borel for Revolutionary and a link to video from Churchill Downs.

April 16, 2013 Kentucky Derby Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 at 00:56:53.

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Overanalyze drew off to win the Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn on Saturday by 4 1/4 lengths over Frac Daddy and Carve, while favorite War Academy pulled up and did not finish. Also on the card, Get Happy Mister won the Northern Spur Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.

2013 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Monday, April 15th, 2013 at 12:58:26.

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Also on Saturday at Oaklawn, Cyber Secret romped home by 5 3/4 lengths the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) over Taptowne and Sabercat, while favorite Fort Larned finished 5th. Also on the card, Justin Phillip won the Count Fleet Handicap (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.

2013 Oaklawn and Count Fleet Handicaps originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Monday, April 15th, 2013 at 12:55:05.

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On Fire Baby held on to win the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) on Friday at Oaklawn by a neck over Tiz Miz Sue, while favorite Grace Hall faltered and finished last. Also on the card, Blueeyesintherein won the Instant Racing Stakes. Get the results, chart, and photos here.

2013 Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Monday, April 15th, 2013 at 12:51:51.

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Calvin Borel will ride Louisiana Derby winner Revolutionary in the Kentucky Derby

News and notes for Monday April 15 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby and Oaks contenders. Verrazano (left) arrived on Monday evening and had his first gallop over the track this morning. Read more here.

April 15, 2013 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Monday, April 15th, 2013 at 05:20:39.

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By Jim Mazur. This annual publication shows how to use "knocks" to eliminate non-contenders based on historical data and help to point out possible longshot winners and horses to round out exotic bets. Truly an indispensible tool in the Triple Crown betting wars.

Review: Triple Crown Handicapper 2013 originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Monday, April 15th, 2013 at 01:15:39.

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News and notes for Sunday April 14 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby and Oaks contenders. Mylute (left) worked 6 furlongs and several contenders arrived at the track. Read more here.

April 14, 2013 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Monday, April 15th, 2013 at 00:12:56.

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Churchill Downs' points system largely has accomplished what it set out to do

By Jim Mazur. This annual publication shows how to use "knocks" to eliminate non-contenders based on historical data and help to point out possible longshot winners and horses to round out exotic bets. Truly an indispensible tool in the Triple Crown betting wars.

Review: Triple Crown Handicapper 2013 originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Sunday, April 14th, 2013 at 09:15:39.

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News and notes for Sunday April 14 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby and Oaks contenders. Mylute (left) worked 6 furlongs and several contenders arrived at the track. Read more here.

April 14, 2013 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Sunday, April 14th, 2013 at 03:12:56.

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News and notes for Monday April 15 at Churchill Downs about the Kentucky Derby and Oaks contenders. Verrazano (right) arrived on Monday evening and had his first gallop over the track this morning. Read more here.

April 15, 2013 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Barn Notes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Saturday, April 13th, 2013 at 22:12:56.

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Saturday at Keeneland, Java's War rallied from last to win the 2013 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1) by a neck over Palace Malice and Charming Kitten, while favorite Rydilluc finished 4th. Get the results, chart, and photos here.

2013 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Saturday, April 13th, 2013 at 14:38:14.

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