Mine That Bird

Undefeated Dortmund Wasn't Always So Popular

• By Evan Hammonds
• December 23, 2014
• Breeding, Kentucky

Dortmund, winner of the Los Alamitos Futurity (gr. I) and early favorite for the 2015 classics, was an oversized youngster who was difficult to get sold, according to breeder Emilie Fojan.

Durkin Nears Finish Line of Brilliant Career

• By The Associated Press
• August 30, 2014
• Racing, Northeast Region

It's last call for Tom Durkin. The voice of horse racing on the New York circuit is silencing himself Sunday, Aug. 31, retiring after a 43-year career in which he also announced Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup races.

Mine That Bird Movie Set for Wider Release

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• August 26, 2014

Oscar winner Jim Wilson's latest film, "50 to 1," the story of Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird and his New Mexico cowboy trainer and owners, is opening in dozens of new states.

Mine That Bird Still Flies in Kentucky

• By Frank Angst
• April 18, 2014

Everyone loves a longshot story and fans swapped their best memories of Mine That Bird's improbable Derby score on Friday, April 18 at Keeneland. read blog

Special Events Scheduled for Keeneland Meet

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 31, 2014
• Kentucky

Keeneland Race Course has scheduled a long list of special events that will be offered during the 15-day spring meet at the Lexington track from April 4-25.

Haskin: The Real Story Behind the '50-1' Shot

• By Steve Haskin
• March 18, 2014
• Triple Crown

A couple of years ago, I wrote the back story of Mine That Bird's amazing Triple Crown journey. Now, with the motion picture "50-1" having its premiere in Albuquerque, N.M. Wednesday, March 19, I have added to it read blog

Mining My Own Produces Bodemeister Filly

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 10, 2014
• Breeding, Kentucky

Mining My Own, dam of 2009 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird and 2012 Kentucky Derby runner-up and three-time grade I winner Dullahan, gave birth to a bay filly from the first crop of Bodemeister.

Mine That Bird to Return to KY Derby Museum

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 5, 2014
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

Mine That Bird, winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will return to greet fans at the Kentucky Derby Museum this spring.

Grade I Winner Dullahan Retired Due to Injury

• By Melaina Phipps
• October 14, 2013
• Breeding, Kentucky

Donegal Racing confirmed Oct. 14 the retirement of multiple grade I winner Dullahan, due to a tendon injury sustained after the colt's last start in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar Aug. 25.

Hall of Fame: Derby Success Propels Borel

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• August 9, 2013
• Racing

A three-time winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Calvin Borel, 46, ranks 28th all-time among leading riders by wins, with 5,031 from 33,980 mounts.

Mine That Bird, Funny Cide at Churchill Downs

• May 2, 2013

Kentucky Derby winners Funny Cide (left) and Mine That Bird, in paddock at Churchill Downs. Watch Video

Haskin's Derby Report: And They're Off!

• By Steve Haskin
• May 2, 2013
• Triple Crown

Now that the post positions have been drawn, Steve comments on the pace scenario. Plus Funny Cide and Mine That Bird. read blog

Vyjack Would Love to Follow Funny Cide's Path

• By Frank Angst
• April 30, 2013
• Racing, Triple Crown, Kentucky

Rudy Rodriguez would like to celebrate the 10th anniversary of New York-based gelding Funny Cide winning the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) by sending out New York-based gelding Vyjack to a Derby victory.

Mine That Bird Set to Arrive at Derby Museum

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• April 14, 2013
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

Mine That Bird, winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will arrive at the Kentucky Derby Museum for an extended stay April 15 at 11 a.m.

Slideshow: Calvin Borel: 5000 Wins & Counting

• March 7, 2013

A look back at the career of Calvin Borel after his 5,000th win. View Slideshow

Mine That Bird to Make Derby Museum Home

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• March 7, 2013
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

Upset winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) Mine That Bird will make the Kentucky Derby Museum his home during the spring meet at Churchill Downs this year.

Pauls Mill Acquires Interest in Mining My Own

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• November 1, 2012
• Breeding, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Mining My Own, dam of Mine That Bird and Dullahan, has a new home at Ben and Elaine Walden's Pauls Mill following a recent acquisition that saw Pauls Mill purchase half interest in the 11-year-old Smart Strike mare.

Hangin' With Haskin: Bird Watching

• By Steve Haskin
• September 19, 2012

A full-length motion picture titled "Wild Ride" about the improbable story of Mine That Bird is scheduled to be released in 2013. This is one person's behind-the-scenes look at the Mine That Bird story. read blog

Borderland Derby Renamed After Mine That Bird

• By Claire Novak
• June 22, 2012
• Racing, Triple Crown, Southwest Region

Racing Officials at Sunland Park have renamed the Borderland Derby in honor of Mine That Bird, upset winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Horsemen React to New Derby Qualifying System

• By Claire Novak
• June 14, 2012
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

Trainers and owners share mixed opinions on the points-based system that will be implemented this fall for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks in 2013, but all agree the newly-announced system could use some tweaking.

Kentucky Derby Interview: Chip Woolley

• May 4, 2012

Lenny Shulman talks to Chip Woolley, who trained Mine That Bird to win the 2009 Kentucky Derby. Sponsored by Three Chimneys. Watch Video

Dullahan Seeks Second Derby Score for Dam

• By Avalyn Hunter
• May 4, 2012
• Breeding, Triple Crown

MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Dullahan is the now the only likely starter for the Kentucky Derby with two grade I wins.

Mine That Bird Relaxes While Dullahan Works

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• May 2, 2012
• Triple Crown, Southwest Region, Kentucky

Mine That Bird, winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum Brands (gr. I) and living in retirement in New Mexico, is a half brother to 2012 Derby hopeful Dullahan.

Needhams Enjoying the Dullahan Experience

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• April 16, 2012
• Triple Crown, Sales, Kentucky

"Unbelievable" is how Phil Needham describes his association with Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) winner Dullahan and that colt's half brother, 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird.

Dullahan Mows Down Hansen in Blue Grass

• By Jason Shandler
• April 14, 2012
• Triple Crown, Kentucky

Dullahan, with big strides down the center of the racetrack, ran down champion Hansen in the late stages to win the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) April 14 at Keeneland.

F-T Fall Sale Offering More Quality Yearlings

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• October 21, 2011
• Sales, Kentucky

The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall yearling sale's reputation has improved dramatically in recent years.

Bonuses Offered for 2011 West Virginia Derby

• By Tom LaMarra
• March 23, 2011
• Racing, Northeast Region

Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort will offer financial incentives designed to attract graded-stakes winners for the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II) on Aug. 6.

Do Kentucky and Louisiana Matter Anymore?

• February 3, 2011

When it comes to finding Derby winners, the best prospects are in other places... Read Blog

Mine That Bird to Bid Farewell at Churchill

• By Tom LaMarra
• November 19, 2010
• Kentucky

Mine That Bird, winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) at 50-1 but winless since, will bid farewell to his fans at Churchill Downs Nov. 28, closing day of the track's fall meet.

Slideshow: 2009 Kentucky Derby

• November 8, 2010

Photos from the 2009 Kentucky Derby, won by Mine That Bird. View Slideshow

Derby Winner Mine That Bird Retired

• By Ron Mitchell
• November 8, 2010
• Racing, Triple Crown

Mine That Bird, who stunned the racing world when he won the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) at 50-1 odds, has been retired.

Mine That Bird Works Three Furlongs From Gate

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• October 31, 2010
• Breeders' Cup

Mine That Bird worked three furlongs from the gate at Churchill Downs Oct. 31 as he attempts to get back on the winning track in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.

Back to the Dirt: Compelling Breeders' Cup

• By Steve Haskin
• October 27, 2010
• Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

The main focus this year, of course, will be on "Mighty Mare"--Zenyatta--who hopes to conclude her amazing career in the Classic with her 20th victory in as many starts, and the French femme fatale, Goldikova.

Mine That Bird Zips in Churchill Workout

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• October 25, 2010
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Double Eagle Ranch and Buena Suerte Equine's Mine That Bird, winless since his huge 50-1 upset victory in the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), worked five-eighths of a mile in 1:00 at Churchill Downs.

Lukas Hoping to Get Mine That Bird in BC Mile

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• October 20, 2010
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

D. Wayne Lukas is pointing Mine That Bird to the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) on Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs, though he is not confident the gelding will draw in.

F-T Fall Yearling Sale Has 1,168 Horses

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• September 29, 2010
• Sales, Kentucky

The auction will be held Oct. 25-27 in Lexington, with each session beginning at 10 a.m.

Mine That Bird's Brother Sells for $250,000

• By Esther Marr
• September 16, 2010
• Sales, Kentucky

A half brother to Mine That Bird was bought for $250,000 by Jerry Crawford, manager of Donegal Racing, at Keeneland Sept. 16. He was consigned by Bona Terra Stud, agent for Halecky and Needham.

THS: Woodward and Forego

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• September 2, 2010

Jason, Tom, and James Scully of brisnet.com preview the Woodward Handicap (gr. I) and the Forego Handicap (gr. I). Watch Video

Quality Road Looks to Bounce Back in Woodward

• By Jason Shandler
• September 1, 2010
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region

Quality Road will try to rebound from his narrow Whitney Handicap (gr. I) defeat last month when headlining the field in the $750,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 4 at Saratoga.

Mine That Bird to Get Blinkers for Woodward

• August 28, 2010
• Racing, Northeast Region

The Birdstone gelding hasn't won since scoring an upset in last year's Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I).

Breeders' Cup Chat: Find That Bird--a Win

• By Jason Shandler
• August 12, 2010

The former Derby winner is not at a grade I level right now. Read Blog

Whitney Attracts Blame, Quality Road Showdown

• By Jack Shinar
• August 5, 2010
• Racing, Northeast Region

Quality Road and Blame, sitting atop the national handicap division for much of the year, square off in what shapes up as a superb lineup for Saratoga's $750,000 Whitney Invitational Handicap (gr. I) Aug. 7.

Mine That Bird Gets Final Tune-up For Whitney

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 29, 2010
• Racing, Northeast Region

Mine That Bird worked six furlongs in 1:12.40, handily, over Saratoga's Oklahoma Training Track July 29 with Calvin Borel aboard in preparation for the Whitney Invitational (gr. I) at the Spa on Aug. 7

And They're Off: July 7, 2010

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 7, 2010

Lenny and Steve discuss the racing agendas for Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra, and the performance of Mine That Bird on the turf. Plus, special guest Kenny Rice offers insights into horse racing on television. Watch Video

Tizdejavu Notches Explosive Firecracker Win

• By Deirdre B. Biles
• July 4, 2010
• Racing, Kentucky

Mine That Bird, winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (gr. I), finishes eighth in his first race since last November.

Mine That Bird Entered on Turf in Firecracker

• By Jason Shandler
• July 2, 2010
• Racing, Kentucky

With no logical dirt race to choose from, D. Wayne Lukas has decided on the Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT), a turf contest July 4 at Churchill, as the starting point for Mine That Bird--or at least he is thinking about it.

Mine That Bird Works; May Race This Weekend

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 28, 2010
• Racing, Triple Crown

Mine That Bird, the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner, zipped five furlongs in :59 2/5 over a muddy track at Churchill Downs on June 28 as he completed preparations for his first start of 2010.

Mine That Bird Works in 1:13 at Churchill

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 22, 2010
• Racing, Kentucky

Mine that Bird, the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner, continued to work toward his first start of the year by breezing six furlongs in 1:13 at Churchill Downs June 22

Mine That Bird in Bullet; Whitney the Goal

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 15, 2010
• Racing, Kentucky

Double Eagle Ranch and Buena Suerte Equine's 2009 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird, working in company with Bird Empire, drilled five furlongs in :59.60 over a fast track June 15 at Churchill Downs.

Mine That Bird Works With Borel Up

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 2, 2010
• Racing, Kentucky

In his second workout since returning to Churchill Downs, 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird worked a half-mile in :48 flat with jockey Calvin Borel in the irons.