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Pletcher Considers Fillies for Belmont Stakes

Pletcher Considers Fillies for Belmont Stakes

Trainer Todd Pletcher, who saddled filly Rags to Riches to victory in the 2007 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), is considering a pair of fillies he trains for this year's 1 1/2-mile classic at Belmont Park.

 Monday, May 06, 2013

Australian Group Winner All Too Hard Retires

All Too Hard, a 3-year-old half brother to undefeated Black Caviar, has retired. He was sold in December 2012 to a syndicate led by Vinery Stud; he will stand at Vinery Australia for the 2013 breeding season.

 Monday, May 06, 2013
Sheinman Named to Breeders' Cup Position

Sheinman Named to Breeders' Cup Position

Drew Sheinman has been named to the position of senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Breeders' Cup Ltd.

 Monday, May 06, 2013

New Test Helps Vets Diagnose Placentitis in Pregnant Mares

Mid- and late-term foal abortions can be both economic and emotional burdens. While not all abortions can be prevented, researchers now believe that veterinarians might be able to determine if some mares are at risk of late-term abortion by conducting a simple blood test.

 Monday, May 06, 2013
After the Wire -  Kentucky Derby 139  Recap

After the Wire - Kentucky Derby 139 Recap

Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of the 2013 Kentucky Derby contenders.

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 Sunday, May 05, 2013
Dayatthespa Tallies in Comeback at Belmont

Dayatthespa Tallies in Comeback at Belmont

Dayatthespa, making her first appearance since she was injured attempting to hop the rail in the Matriarch Stakes (gr. IT) last fall, was much the best in the $88,200 You Go West Girl overnight stakes May 5 at Belmont Park.

 Sunday, May 05, 2013
Champ Uncaptured Collared in Woodbine Return

Champ Uncaptured Collared in Woodbine Return

Uncaptured, Canada's 2012 Horse of the Year, was caught a bit short in his return to Woodbine May 5 when Pyrite Mountain swept past him to deep stretch to take the $115,690 Wando Stakes.

 Sunday, May 05, 2013
 Live Lively, Davona Dale Winner, Euthanized

Live Lively, Davona Dale Winner, Euthanized

Grade II winner Live Lively, a 3-year-old Medaglia d'Oro filly owned by Lee Lewis, was euthanized May 4 after suffering fractures to both sesamoids in her left foreleg during a morning work at Belmont Park.

 Sunday, May 05, 2013

Late-Surging Sky Lantern Wins at Newmarket

Sky Lantern edged past previously unbeaten Just The Judge in the closing strides and won the QIPCO One Thousand Guineas (Eng-I) by a half-length May 5 at Newmarket.

 Sunday, May 05, 2013
Kentucky Derby - Todd Pletcher 5/5/2013

Kentucky Derby - Todd Pletcher 5/5/2013

Trainer Todd Pletcher reflects on his five Derby horses and comments on where they may go next. Todd also explains how he feels about the week as a whole and the Kentucky Oaks.

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 Sunday, May 05, 2013

Midwest-Based Houghton Posts Win 5,000

Veteran jockey T.D. Houghton registered the 5,000th win of his career May 4 when he guided 3-5 favorite Mambo Galliano, owned by Shane Spiess, to a 6 1/2-length victory in a $4,000 claiming race at Thistledown.

 Sunday, May 05, 2013
Kentucky Derby - Doug O'Neill and Goldencents

Kentucky Derby - Doug O'Neill and Goldencents

Trainer Doug O'Neill discusses plans for Goldencents following the Kentucky Derby.

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 Sunday, May 05, 2013
Jackson Bend Returns to Training

Jackson Bend Returns to Training

A familiar name appeared on the worktab at Calder Casino & Race Course on May 5: dual grade I-winning millionaire Jackson Bend is back in training.

 Sunday, May 05, 2013
Kentucky Derby Winner Orb Leaves Churchill

Kentucky Derby Winner Orb Leaves Churchill

Jen Patterson leads the 2013 Kentucky Derby winner, followed by trainer Shug McGaughey, to a horse van bound for his base in New York.

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 Sunday, May 05, 2013
The Morning After: Derby Also-Rans Moving On

The Morning After: Derby Also-Rans Moving On

One day after Orb took the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), it appears only a few of the 18 other horses that ran in the Derby will run back in two weeks in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

 Sunday, May 05, 2013

Handle Up Slightly, Purses Drop in April

Wagering on United States racing in April registered a small year-over-year gain, but purses were down from April in 2012, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators released by Equibase May 5.

 Sunday, May 05, 2013

Dan Excel Wins Battle for HK Champions Mile

Former Irish classic starter Dan Excel narrowly edged pacesetter Helene Spirit after a spirited battle to the finish line in the HK$12 million Champions Mile (HK-I) May 5 at Sha Tin.

 Sunday, May 05, 2013
Kentucky Derby Overnight Rating Up 16%

Kentucky Derby Overnight Rating Up 16%

The May 4 telecast of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) on NBC registered a 10.4 overnight rating and 23 share for the race portion, according to The Nielsen Company, a viewership increase of 16% from 2012.

 Sunday, May 05, 2013
Derby Winner Orb Exits Well, New York Bound

Derby Winner Orb Exits Well, New York Bound

Kentucky Derby winner Orb will van to Shug McGaughey's New York base May 5 and train there until the week before the May 18 Preakness, the Hall of Fame trainer said. The colt exited his May 4 Derby victory well.

 Sunday, May 05, 2013

Meiner Ho O Thrusts Out Neck in NHK Mile Cup

Meiner Ho O narrowly prevailed in a three-way battle in the $2,397,000 NHK Mile Cup (Jpn-I) for 3-year-olds May 5 at Tokyo Racecourse.

 Sunday, May 05, 2013
Slideshow: 2013 Kentucky Derby Day

Slideshow: 2013 Kentucky Derby Day

Images from Kentucky Derby Day 2013.

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 Sunday, May 05, 2013
Slideshow: Kentucky Derby 139

Slideshow: Kentucky Derby 139

The 2013 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

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 Sunday, May 05, 2013
2013 Kentucky Derby Press Conference

2013 Kentucky Derby Press Conference

Comments from the connections of Orb, winner of the 2013 Kentucky Derby.

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 Sunday, May 05, 2013
Dallas Stewart on Golden Soul's Second Place

Dallas Stewart on Golden Soul's Second Place

Trainer Dallas Stewart discusses Golden Soul's second place finish in Kentucky Derby.

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 Sunday, May 05, 2013
Kentucky Derby Winner Orb Gets a Bath

Kentucky Derby Winner Orb Gets a Bath

Kentucky Derby winner Orb, getting legs bathed after the race.

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 Sunday, May 05, 2013
2013 Kentucky Derby Wrap

2013 Kentucky Derby Wrap

Lenny Shulman recaps the 139th Kentucky Derby, which was won by Orb.

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 Sunday, May 05, 2013
2013 Kentucky Derby Walkover with Orb

2013 Kentucky Derby Walkover with Orb

Take the walkover from the barns to the saddling paddock with Kentucky Derby winner Orb. Cameo by Overanalyze.

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 Sunday, May 05, 2013
TCI: Kentucky Derby 139 Recap - 05/04/2013

TCI: Kentucky Derby 139 Recap - 05/04/2013

The TCI boys break down Kentucky Derby 139 on location from Churchill Downs. Watch it. Comment.

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 Sunday, May 05, 2013
Handle Dips With Rainy Kentucky Derby Card

Handle Dips With Rainy Kentucky Derby Card

Wagering from all-sources on the Kentucky Derby race card totaled $184.6 million, a decrease of 1% from 2012's all-time record, which totaled $187 million, Churchill Downs reported on the night of May 4.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Orb Delivers Kentucky Derby Glory

Orb Delivers Kentucky Derby Glory

Stuart Janney III and Phipps Stable's Orb stormed to the lead in mid-stretch to win the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) May 4. The 5-1 favorite gave Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey his first Derby win.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Trainer McGaughey: 'The Right Horse, Finally'

Trainer McGaughey: 'The Right Horse, Finally'

Sitting in the Churchill Downs interview room after finally winning an edition of the Kentucky Derby, Hall of Fame horseman Shug McGaughey savored the victory.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Liaison Makes Winning Move in Mervyn LeRoy

Liaison Makes Winning Move in Mervyn LeRoy

Liaison disposed of favored Blueskiesnrainbows coming off the far turn and lengthened stride impressively through the stretch to take the Mervyn Leroy Handicap (gr. II) handily May 4 at Betfair Hollywood Park.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Late-Running Hessonite Takes Beaugay Stakes

Late-Running Hessonite Takes Beaugay Stakes

Finally finding room outside, Hessonite accelerated late to win the Beaugay Stakes (gr. III) by three-quarters of a length May 4 at Belmont Park.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Lubash  Wins Fort Marcy in Near-Record Time

Lubash Wins Fort Marcy in Near-Record Time

New York-bred Lubash posted his first graded stakes win when he came from off the pace to win the Fort Marcy Stakes (gr. IIIT) in near course-record time May 4 at Belmont Park.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Wise Dan Pours It On in Woodford Reserve Win

Wise Dan Pours It On in Woodford Reserve Win

Horse of the Year Wise Dan ran his winning streak to six races and surpassed $4 million in career earnings handily in the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) over yielding ground May 4 at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Former Claimer Delaunay Wins Churchill Stakes

Former Claimer Delaunay Wins Churchill Stakes

Former claimer Delaunay increased his win streak to six when he swept past Trinniberg at the head of the stretch and prevailed by an easy four lengths over a sloppy track in the May 4 Churchill Downs Stakes (gr. II).

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Stephanie's Kitten Comes Back a Winner

Stephanie's Kitten Comes Back a Winner

Stephanie's Kitten came back of the layup and got the job done May 4 in the Distaff Turf Mile (gr. IIT) at Churchill Downs. Hungry Island, winner of the same race in 2012, was second by a neck.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Point of Entry Out of Woodford Reserve

Point of Entry Out of Woodford Reserve

At 3:20 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Churchill Downs officials announced Phipps Stable and Stronach Stable's Point of Entry had been scratched from the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Stakes (gr. IT).

 Saturday, May 04, 2013

NY Lawmaker Uses Derby to Push City OTB

A New York lawmaker May 4 said he will introduce legislation authorizing off-track betting at New York City bars that offered it before New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. went bust and closed in 2010.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Winner, Other Oaks Runners Fine One Day Later

Winner, Other Oaks Runners Fine One Day Later

Trainer Todd Pletcher said May 4 the four Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) participants from his barn, including winner Princess of Sylmar, "came out of the race well."

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Aubby K Splashes to Humana Distaff Victory

Aubby K Splashes to Humana Distaff Victory

James Spence's homebred Aubby K won her second graded contest in a row, splashing to victory in the grade I Humana Distaff on the Kentucky Derby Day undercard at Churchill Downs May 4.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Berlino Di Tiger All Out to Win Turf Sprint

Berlino Di Tiger All Out to Win Turf Sprint

Stud Sampaio's Berlino Di Tiger rebounded from an off-the-board finish at Keeneland to win the $138,250 Churchill Downs Turf Sprint (gr. III) by a nose over Chamberlain Bridge May 4.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Dawn Approach Wins Guineas for Godolphin

Dawn Approach Wins Guineas for Godolphin

Godolphin's Dawn Approach remained undefeated and provided morale support to the Maktoum family's racing operation with a brilliant win in the QIPCO Two Thousand Guineas (Eng-I), the first jewel of England's Triple Crown.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Princess of Sylmar Becomes Oaks Royalty

Princess of Sylmar Becomes Oaks Royalty

Princess of Sylmar roared past Beholder in deep stretch to win the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) May 3 at Churchill Downs. At 38-1, she's the second highest-priced winner in Oaks history.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Kentucky Derby Preview: All About Orb

Kentucky Derby Preview: All About Orb

Florida Derby winner Orb has Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey excited about the May 4 Kentucky Derby--more excited, said McGaughey, than he's ever been. But 19 other 3-year-olds also have their sights on the Derby.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Marketing Mix Out of Derby Day Stakes

Marketing Mix Out of Derby Day Stakes

Grade I winner Marketing Mix, the 5-2 morning-line favorite has been scratched from the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes (gr. II) May 4 at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Oaks Win Timely PR for PA Racing, Breeding

Oaks Win Timely PR for PA Racing, Breeding

The Pennsylvania horse racing and breeding industry, currently concerned about a steady decline in the revenue it gets from slot machines, got some surprise public relations May 3 courtesy of the grade I Kentucky Oaks.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013

Kentucky Derby TV & Radio Schedule

Here is where to watch the Kentucky Derby on TV or listen on the radio.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Derby Day: Calm Before the Storm

Derby Day: Calm Before the Storm

The backstretch at Churchill Downs was quiet the morning of May 4 as most of the talk centered on the previous day's Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and whether the weather would have an impact on the Kentucky Derby.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013

Escado Gets Victory in South Australian Derby

Jockey Ben Melham's decision to stick to the rail with lightly regarded Escado paid dividends with a breakthrough win for his mount in the Aus$500,000 South Australian Derby (Aus-I) May 4 at Morphettville.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
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