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Morning Line: Super Tuesday

Trainer Nick Zito is holding court with a ring of media members outside his barn. The two-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer has two starters for Saturday's running: Cool Coal Man and Anak Naktal. Zito is talking about the subject of the year: synthetic surfaces. We have a feeling he's not a big fan.

 Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Derby Kickoff to Benefit Klein Center

Derby Kickoff to Benefit Klein Center

A "Chase the Race" package will be auctioned to benefit the Klein Family Learning Center/WinStar Library & Classrooms during the April 28 traditional kickoff to Derby week at John E's Restaurant & Lounge in Louisville, Ky.

 Thursday, April 24, 2008

Cobalt Blue May Miss Derby; Would Open Door for Teuflesberg

Trainer Doug O'Neill said Monday night there is a "slight chance" that Merv Griffin's Cobalt Blue would not be entered in Saturday's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Tuesday Morning Line: Day Before the Draw

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas holds court for an assembling of media in front of his spotless barn. He's the only trainer without a Derby horse who can still provoke a good half-hour worth of questioning.

 Tuesday, May 01, 2007