Alternation Edges Nehro in Pimlico Special

Pin Oak Stable's Alternation grabbed the lead inside the eighth pole and held off the late charge of Nehro to win the May 18 Pimlico Special (gr. III) by a nose. The son of Distorted Humor covered 1 3/16 miles in 1:57.60.

Track Mark for Nates Mineshaft in New Orleans

Front-running Nates Mineshaft took all of the drama out of the $396,000 New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) April 1 at Fair Grounds, running away from the field at odds of 9-1 while setting a track record in the process.

Big Names Clash in New Orleans Handicap

The $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) is the headliner on Fair Grounds' April 1 program, but the biggest names and most talented horses may be running on the undercard in the $400,000 New Orleans Handicap (gr. II).

Dutrow Duo Tops in General George

Trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. got an inkling of how good he has it when his charges Yawanna Twist and This Ones for Phil finished one-two in the General George Handicap (gr. II) Feb. 20 at Laurel.

Toby's Corner Lands in Tough Spot for Return

Toby's Corner, who when last seen handed champion Uncle Mo his first loss in the Wood Memorial (gr. I), makes his comeback in the $200,000 General George Handicap (gr. II) Feb. 20 at Laurel Park.

Animal Kingdom Breezes For Tampa Debut

Last year's Kentucky Derby winner is right on schedule for the Dubai World Cup.

Animal Kingdom Works Day After Eclipse Win

Animal Kingdom worked an easy half mile on turf in :53.44 at Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida Jan. 17. Toby's Corner also worked.

Animal Kingdom, Toby's Corner Work Half-Mile

Graham Motion trainees Animal Kingdom and Toby's Corner worked in company Jan. 8 at Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland.

Closing the Door on the 2011 Triple Crown

Jason Shandler provides updates on all 3YOs that won graded stakes this season.

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Toby's Corner Out of Derby Consideration

Son of Bellamy Road off in his left rear; was to ship to Churchill Downs from his base at the Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland later today.

Haskin's Derby Report: Arch Gallops...Or Works

This will be an abbreviated report, as there wasn't much activity Tuesday morning.

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Kentucky Derby News Minute - 5/3/2011

Lenny Shulman reports on the news of the day, including the defection of Toby's Corner, which allows Derby Kitten to run. Plus, the arrival of Master of Hounds, and gallops by Soldat, Archarcharch, and Mucho Macho Man.

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Toby's Corner Works; Anthony's Cross Out

Toby's Corner, one of two Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) contenders for trainer Graham Motion, worked at the Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland the morning of Sunday, May 1.

THS: Kentucky Derby Preview 2011

Jason, Evan, and Tim give an overview of Derby 137.

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Derby Dozen - April 26, 2011

A few changes in the Derby Dozen this week with a new number one!

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Animal Kingdom Work Not Ideal

Animal Kingdom's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) work at Keeneland April 23 'didn't go as planned' in the eyes of trainer Graham Motion, as the colt was clocked in 1:02.80 for five furlongs.

Ky. Derby Featured Profile: Toby's Corner

The conqueror of Uncle Mo moves forward to the Kentucky Derby.

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Derby Delirium

Handicapping Derby 137 will be an especially daunting challenge.

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Derby Dozen - April 18, 2011

The top five for Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen looks much different this week, Dialed In still sits on top. Presented by Pauls Mill

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Triple Crown Insider - 04/15/2011

A look at this week's preps. Plus, Dianne Cotter, owner/breeder of Toby's Corner.

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Ky. Derby Trail: Cry Uncle

OK, Uncle Mo lost the Wood Memorial; time to move on.

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Derby Dozen - April 11, 2011

Lots of movement, as we have a new No. 1 for the first time. Presented by Pauls Mill

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A Derby Turned Upside Down

Uncle Mo's stunning defeat has changed the entire complexion of the race...

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Toby's Corner Posts Wood Stunner; 'Mo Third

Less than a month away, the Kentucky Derby was turned upside down when favored Uncle Mo was defeated by Toby's Corner, who passed Arthur's Tale in the final strides to post a shocking upset in the Wood Memorial (gr. I).

Attendance, On-Track Handle Rise for Wood

Attendance and on-track handle posted huge gains at Aqueduct April 9 as Dianne Cotter's homebred Toby's Corner provided a stunning upset victory in the $1-million Resorts World New York Casino Wood Memorial (gr. I).