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Goldencents,owned by Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino, won the Santa Anita Derby

Favored Verrazano remained undefeated, holding off Vyjack and Normandy Invasion

Jockey Garrett Gomez's instructions for riding Flashback Saturday might be to ignore them

There were seven other stakes on 2013 Dubai World Cup day at Meydan Racecourse: the Dubai Duty Free won by Sajjhaa (left), the UAE Derby won by Lines Of Battle, the Golden Shaheen won by Reynaldothewizard, the Al Quoz Sprint won by Shea Shea, the Godolphin Mile won by Soft Falling Rain, the Dubai Gold Cup won by Cavalryman, and the Kahayla Classic won by Al Mamun Monlau. Get the results, charts, and photos here.

2013 Dubai World Cup Undercard Stakes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Friday, April 5th, 2013 at 06:13:27.

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Just updated! Here is the latest look at the top contenders for this year's Kentucky Derby with profiles for each. With big point preps now underway, expect big changes in the points each week, so check back weekly for updates. Updated 4/4.

2013 Kentucky Derby Contenders originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 at 15:41:48.

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Verrazano has been brilliant heading into Saturday's Wood Memorial in New York

San Felipe winner Hear the Ghost will miss Saturday's Santa Anita and Kentucky Derbys

In the $10 million Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, 2011 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom won over Red Cadeaux and Planteur at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. Also on the card was the $5 million Sheema Classic was won by St Nicholas Abbey over favorite Gentildonna. Get the results, chart, and photos here.

2013 Dubai World Cup Results originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Thursday, April 4th, 2013 at 00:48:16.

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Verrazano, Flashback top Derby prep fields on opposite coasts this weekend

It is only a month before the Kentucky Derby and 13 additional horses were added during the late nomination period which closed on March 23, headed by Spiral Stakes winner Black Onyx. Late nominations cost $6000 each and make the horses fully elibigle for all three Triple Crown races. Check out all 13 horses here.

2013 Late Triple Crown Nominations originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 at 12:59:51.

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A list of the current points earned by 3-year-olds prepping for a spot in the Kentucky Derby field. The point system replaces the old graded stakes earning method of determining which horses can get in the Kentucky Derby when entries are taken. To the right is current points leader Orb winner of the Florida Derby. There are only 4 more points earing races left now, 2 worth 100 points to the winner and 2 worth 20 points.

2013 Road to the Kentucky Derby Points List originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013 at 07:14:27.

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Orb won by 2 3/4 lengths over Itsmmyluckyday and Merit Man in the 2013 Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. Also on the card, Dreaming of Julia romped in the Gulfstream Oaks (G2) by 21 3/4 lengths. Get the results, charts, and photos for 7 stakes races on the card here.

2013 Florida Derby Dat at Gulfstream Park originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Monday, April 1st, 2013 at 11:07:19.

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Revolutionary won the 2013 Louisiana Derby (G2) by a neck over Mylute with Departing third while Unlimited Budget won the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2). Also on the card, Amira's Prince won the Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap (G2), and Graydar won the New Orleans Handicap (G2. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 7 races here.

2013 Louisiana Derby Day at the Fair Grounds originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Monday, April 1st, 2013 at 09:53:06.

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Shanghai Bobby, the 2-year-old champion, will rest and will not run in the Kentucky Derby

Orb won by 2 3/4 lengths over Itsmmyluckyday and Merit Man in the 2013 Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. Also on the card, Dreaming of Julia romped in the Gulfstream Oaks (G2) by 21 3/4 lengths. Get the results, charts, and photos for 7 stakes races on the card here.

2013 Florida Derby Day at Gulfstream Park originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Monday, April 1st, 2013 at 01:07:19.

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Revolutionary broke poorly but took the lead, then held off Mylute to win the La. Derby

Orb caught Itsmyluckyday and drew clear to win the Florida Derby by 2¾ lengths Saturday

Animal Kingdom showed that an American horse can win the world's richest horse race

This is a Glasscock family dream weekend, with Shanghai Bobby, Louisville in spotlight

Photographs and comments from the morning workouts on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai for 12 horses on the Dubai World Cup card, including Royal Delta, Dullahan, Animal Kingdom, and He's Had Enough.

2013 Dubai World Cup Workout Photos originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Wednesday, March 27th, 2013 at 16:16:20.

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