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Kentucky Oaks and Derby iPhoto Essay

Kentucky Oaks and Derby iPhoto Essay

With this year's Kentucky Oaks and Derby come and gone, I'm left with a lot of memories in the form of photos that I'd like to share.

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 6 days ago
Orb's Connections Receive KY Breeder Award

Orb's Connections Receive KY Breeder Award

Stuart S. Janney III and Phipps Stables, who bred and race Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Orb, will receive an additional $50,000 bonus as a result of the colt's May 4 victory.

 Thursday, May 09, 2013
Clean Test Results for Derby, Oaks Starters

Clean Test Results for Derby, Oaks Starters

The KHRC received the post-race test results May 7 from both the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and all samples have been cleared.

 Wednesday, May 08, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
Total Handle on Oaks Day a Record $45.8M

Total Handle on Oaks Day a Record $45.8M

Churchill Downs set a record for its May 3 Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) program when more than $45.8 million was wagered on a 12-race card.

 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Owners Reflect on  Princess of Sylmar

Owners Reflect on Princess of Sylmar

Owner Ed Stanco discusses Princess of Sylmar's Kentucky Oaks victory.

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 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Slideshow: 2013 Kentucky Oaks

Slideshow: 2013 Kentucky Oaks

Scenes from Kentucky Oaks day, including the race from start to finish.

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 Saturday, May 04, 2013
Slideshow: 2013 Kentucky Derby Week

Slideshow: 2013 Kentucky Derby Week

The horses and people of Derby (and Oaks) Week 2013.

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 Saturday, May 04, 2013
2013 Kentucky Oaks Wrap

2013 Kentucky Oaks Wrap

Eric Mitchell recaps the Kentucky Oaks, won by Princess of Sylmar, and the other stakes action on Oaks day.

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 Friday, May 03, 2013
2013 Kentucky Oaks Press Conference

2013 Kentucky Oaks Press Conference

Comments from the connections of 2013 Kentucky Oaks winner Princess of Sylmar.

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 Friday, May 03, 2013
Orb Favored in Oaks-Derby Double Pool

Orb Favored in Oaks-Derby Double Pool

Longshot Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Princess of Sylmar will assure a large payout in the Oaks-Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) double.

 Friday, May 03, 2013
Authenticity the Real Deal in La Troienne

Authenticity the Real Deal in La Troienne

Padua Stables' Authenticity held off On Fire Baby in a fierce stretch battle to win the La Troienne Stakes (gr. II) by a head May 3 at Churchill Downs. The 6-year-old mare sets a stakes record of 1:42.09 for 1 1/16-miles.

 Friday, May 03, 2013
Kentucky Oaks Day Report

Kentucky Oaks Day Report

Esther Marr sets scene for May 3, Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs.

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 Friday, May 03, 2013
Live Blog - Friday, May 3 at NOON EDT

Live Blog - Friday, May 3 at NOON EDT

If you missed the live blog, read the transcript.

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 Friday, May 03, 2013

Oaks Day Update; Fear the Kitten Scratched

Entered as the one also-eligible horse for this year's Kentucky Derby (gr. I), Fear the Kitten was scratched Friday morning from the Saturday, May 4 classic.

 Friday, May 03, 2013
Rose to Gold: Looking for Rise to Stardom

Rose to Gold: Looking for Rise to Stardom

Rose to Gold may bear the distinction of having the most modest sale price of any of filly in the starting gate for the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), but you would never know it by looking at her race record.

 Friday, May 03, 2013
Unlocking Winners: Oaks Day!

Unlocking Winners: Oaks Day!

With a 70% chance of rain on Kentucky Derby Day, enjoy the fast and firm tracks as long as they last on Oaks day!

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 Thursday, May 02, 2013
Kentucky Oaks 2013: Beholder Schooling

Kentucky Oaks 2013: Beholder Schooling

Kentucky Oaks contender Beholder, being 'schooled' in Churchill Downs paddock.

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 Thursday, May 02, 2013
Wellman OK with Longshot Status for Silsita

Wellman OK with Longshot Status for Silsita

Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, which co-campaigns Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) hopeful Silsita, is happy with the longshot status of his filly who is listed at 20-1 on the morning line.

 Thursday, May 02, 2013
Rain Enters Forecast for Kentucky Derby Day

Rain Enters Forecast for Kentucky Derby Day

This year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) is fast approaching, but rain could also be on the way for the May 4 event at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

 Wednesday, May 01, 2013
TVG to Offer Derby, Oaks Programming

TVG to Offer Derby, Oaks Programming

TVG's coverage of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) begins May 1 with the one-hour "Kentucky Derby Profile Show" that profiles each entrant in the May 4 race.

 Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Flashy Gray Scratched from Kentucky Oaks

Flashy Gray Scratched from Kentucky Oaks

West Point Thoroughbreds' Flashy Gray has been scratched from the May 3 Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott told Churchill Downs racing secretary Ben Huffman May 1.

 Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Dreaming of Julia Headlines Star-Studded Oaks

Dreaming of Julia Headlines Star-Studded Oaks

Dreaming of Julia is the freshest on the minds of most leading up to the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) due to her extraordinary 21 3/4-length victory in the March 30 Gulfstream Park Oaks (gr. I).

 Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Dreaming of Julia Draws Post 8 in KY Oaks

Dreaming of Julia Draws Post 8 in KY Oaks

Dreaming of Julia, the remarkable 21 3/4-length winner of the March 30 Gulfstream Oaks (gr. II), drew post 8 of 11 sophomore fillies and was installed the 3-1 favorite for the $1 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).

 Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Beholder Holding Her Own for Kentucky Oaks

Beholder Holding Her Own for Kentucky Oaks

As in years past, 2012 champion juvenile filly Beholder might have been the expected and overwhelming favorite in the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I). But not this year.

 Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Churchill Increases Oaks, Derby Pick 6 Pools

Churchill Increases Oaks, Derby Pick 6 Pools

Churchill Downs and TwinSpires.com announced an increase in the guaranteed Pick 6 pools on the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) card May 3 and the following day's card that features the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I)

 Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Spendthrift Hopes for Big Oaks, Derby Weekend

Spendthrift Hopes for Big Oaks, Derby Weekend

Spendthrift Farm owner B. Wayne Hughes had plenty of horses to keep an eye on April 30 during the training time for those preparing for the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands(gr. I).

 Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Kentucky Oaks Draw Recap

Kentucky Oaks Draw Recap

Esther Marr discusses post position draw for May 3 Kentucky Oaks.

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 Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Oaks Owners Weigh In on Derby Points System

Oaks Owners Weigh In on Derby Points System

A few days out from the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), it's interesting to ponder what might have been if the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) field was still based on earnings rather than points.

 Monday, April 29, 2013
Princess of Sylmar Will Run in Kentucky Oaks

Princess of Sylmar Will Run in Kentucky Oaks

Trainer Todd Pletcher confirmed April 29 that King of Prussia Stable's homebred filly Princess of Sylmar will compete in the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I). The daughter of Majestic Warrior will be ridden by Mike Smith.

 Monday, April 29, 2013

Napravnik Aboard as Seaneen Girl Breezes

With jockey Rosie Napravnik aboard, Naveed Chowhan's Seaneen Girl posted her final workout for the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) the morning of April 29, breezing a half-mile in :48 4/5.

 Monday, April 29, 2013

Longines to Partner With MJC, Churchill Downs

The Maryland Jockey Club and Churchill Downs have announced sponsor partnerships with Longines, the Swiss watchmaker that has increased its involvement with Thoroughbred racing.

 Monday, April 29, 2013
Kentucky Oaks - Bernie Flint

Kentucky Oaks - Bernie Flint

Bernie Flint on Kentucky Oaks entrant Seaneen Girl.

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 Monday, April 29, 2013
Kentucky Derby - Bob Baffert 4/28/2013

Kentucky Derby - Bob Baffert 4/28/2013

Hall of Fame trainer on the works of Kentucky Oaks (gr.I) contender Midnight Lucky and potential Kentucky Derby (gr.I) contender Code West, as well as the gallop of Govenor Charlie.

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 Sunday, April 28, 2013
Eye-Catching Move for Filly Close Hatches

Eye-Catching Move for Filly Close Hatches

Juddmonte Farms' Close Hatches drills a half-mile in :47 2/5 in advance of the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I). The daughter of First Defence is unbeaten in three starts, all this year.

 Sunday, April 28, 2013
Pletcher Brigade Tops Kentucky Oaks Workers

Pletcher Brigade Tops Kentucky Oaks Workers

Faced with a scheduling dilemma of wanting to work most of his classic horses in one day, trainer Todd Pletcher sent his contenders for the Kentucky Oaks to the Churchill Downs track shortly after it opened for training.

 Saturday, April 27, 2013
Rose to Gold Lone Friday Oaks Worker

Rose to Gold Lone Friday Oaks Worker

Jockey Calvin Borel had nothing but praise for Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) contender Rose to Gold after her four-furlong work at Churchill Downs April 26. The Friends Lake filly went the distance in :47 4/5.

 Friday, April 26, 2013
KY Oaks Name Game: 2013 Edition

KY Oaks Name Game: 2013 Edition

Here are some of the explanations I received on this year's stellar field of contenders. Which one is your favorite?

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 Thursday, April 25, 2013
Oaks, Derby Forecast: Cloudy but No Rain

Oaks, Derby Forecast: Cloudy but No Rain

The long-range forecast in Louisville, Ky., calls for balmy temperatures and mostly sunny skies leading up to the May 4 Kentucky Derby (gr. I), and although Derby Day could be mostly cloudy, rain is not anticipated.

 Thursday, April 25, 2013
Kentucky Oaks Winner Dispute Dies at Age 23

Kentucky Oaks Winner Dispute Dies at Age 23

Dispute, winner of the 1993 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) for owner-breeder Ogden Mills Phipps and trainer Shug McGaughey, was euthanized April 24 at Pattons Creek Farm near Goshen, Ky.

 Thursday, April 25, 2013

Pletcher's KY Oaks Fillies to Work April 27

Trainer Todd Pletcher's quartet of Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) contenders, Dreaming of Julia, Princess of Sylmar, Silsita, and Unlimited Budget, galloped at Churchill Downs the morning of April 24.

 Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 4/14/2013

Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 4/14/2013

Game On Dude, Departing, Budweiser Clydesdales, Derby & Oaks workouts, and much more.

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 Wednesday, April 24, 2013
What's Going On Here: Wild Card for Fillies

What's Going On Here: Wild Card for Fillies

There should be a spot in the Derby for a special filly.

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 Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Broken Spell Ruled Out of KY Oaks

Broken Spell Ruled Out of KY Oaks

Calumet Farm's Broken Spell was ruled out of the Kentucky Oaks the morning of April 23 by trainer D. Wayne Lukas. Trainer Bob Baffert said Fiftyshadesofhay will also not contend.

 Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Oxbow Heads Monday's Derby, Oaks Workers

Oxbow Heads Monday's Derby, Oaks Workers

In search of his fifth Kentucky Derby (gr. I) victory, trainer D. Wayne Lukas sent out Oxbow for a five-furlong breeze Monday, April 22, at Churchill Downs.

 Monday, April 22, 2013
Oaks-Bound Close Hatches Breezes at Churchill

Oaks-Bound Close Hatches Breezes at Churchill

Juddmonte Farms' undefeated filly Close Hatches had her first Churchill Downs work in preparation for the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), breezing a half-mile in :47 4/5 over a fast track under exercise rider Joanna Trout.

 Sunday, April 21, 2013
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