ABR: Lucky 13
Relive Saturday’s historic sports moment from a packed and raucous Belmont Park: Undefeated Justify completes the Triple Crown sweep in the Belmont Stakes, becoming the sport’s 13th Triple Crown winner.
Keyword: Kentucky Derby
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Meeting of the Mine
On assignment for BloodHorse.com, reporter George Mallet recently ventured to Roswell, N.M. to visit 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Mine That Bird.
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Belmont Stakes: Elliott Walden on Justify
Jennie Rees talks to Elliott Walden of WinStar about Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Justify, as he prepares for the Belmont Stakes.
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Audible Out of Consideration for Belmont Stakes
Grade 1 winner Audible, third in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), will not contest the June 9 Belmont Stakes, his connections confirmed May 25.
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Justify Impresses in Return to the Track
Those who watched dual classic winner Justify head to the track May 24 for his first bit of training since his victory in the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1) were impressed at the unbeaten chestnut colt's ability to keep such rigors at bay.
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Churchill to Increase Overnight Purses
Record wagering at Churchill Downs during the week of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) and the Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) have enabled the track to announce a 10% increase in daily purses for overnight races.
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Hofburg Enjoying Life at the Spa
There is one horse likely waiting for the Belmont Stakes who is tucked away far from the action, enjoying the tranquility of Saratoga Race Course and unwinding after an eventful trip in the soggy Run for the Roses.
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Dyehard Fan Supply to Handle Justify Merchandise
WinStar Farm, one of the owners of 2018 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) winner Justify, has selected Dyehard Fan Supply as merchandiser for the prized horse.
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Justify Gallops at Churchill Downs May 14
Kentucky Derby winner Justify continued his preparations for the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1) with an energetic 1 1/2-mile gallop around the Churchill Downs main track Monday.
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Justify Passes Baffert's Eye Test
With trainer Bob Baffert in attendance and a gaggle of media looking on, Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) winner Justify continued his preparations for the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1) with an energetic 1 1/2-mile gallop May 14.
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Patch Victorious in 4-Year-Old Debut
Coming off a fourth-place finish in the West Virginia Derby (G3) that capped his sophomore year, 4-year-old Patch returned to racing May 12 with an allowance win at Belmont Park.
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Justify Continues Progress Toward Preakness
Undefeated Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) winner Justify continued his preparations for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1), when he galloped 1 1/2 miles May 11 at Churchill Downs.
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Justify Has Easy Gallop in Return to the Track
After walking the shedrow for four days while being treated for a bruise to his left heel, Justify went back to training and galloped about a mile and a half over the Churchill Downs surface in preparation for the Preakness Stakes (G1).
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Equibase Releases Revised Kentucky Derby Chart
Upon further review, Equibase has updated its chart for the 2018 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) May 5 at Churchill Downs.
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Preakness Decisions Hang on Justify's Return to Track
Like many in the racing community, trainer Tom Amoss is as interested as anyone to see how unbeaten Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) winner Justify looks once he returns to the track.
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WGOH: It's Getting Harder to Read the Program
Thoroughbred ownership is getting complicated
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The Week in Photos 5/8/2018
Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, La Troienne, Humana Distaff, Old Forester Turf Classic, Alysheba, Churchill Downs, American Turf, Eight Belles, Churchill Distaff Turf Mile, Edgewood, Twin Spires Turf Sprint, Adoration, Senorita, NHK Mile Cup and more.
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Derby 144's Broken Jinxes and Superstitions
The story lines woven through this year's Run for the Roses included debate about the power of the Apollo Curse and later a reference to a superstition that green is bad luck in racing.
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Ghostzapper's Big Oaks/Derby Weekend
Adena Springs sire had three winners as a sire, two grade 1 winners as a broodmare sire at Churchill Downs.
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Kentucky Derby Overnight Ratings Down Slightly
The overnight TV-only rating for NBC's telecast of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) declined slightly this year to 9.1 compared with last year's 9.3.
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“A Beast From Day One”
Three years earlier, Justify was romping about the fields of John D. Gunther’s Glennwood Farm outside Versailles, Kentucky alongside another colt, later to be named Vino Rosso.
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Post Kentucky Derby News Update
Following Justify's victory in the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), Claire Crosby updates us on future plans for the Scat Daddy colt as well as possible Preakness Stakes (G1) plans for Good Magic, Audible, and Bravazo.
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Justify wins the 2018 Kentucky Derby
Justify wins the 2018 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on May 5, 2018.
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2018 Kentucky Derby Race Sequence
Relive Justify's victory in the 2018 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1). See where your favorite horse was at several crucial points of the race with our interactive slideshow.
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Justify's Derby Win 'Just Sinking In' for Baffert
With Justify showing positive signs the morning after turning back champion Good Magic in the Kentucky Derby (G1), the conversation shifted to whether any rival could stymie the chestnut colt in the May 19 Preakness Stakes (G1).
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Derby Day Rain Doesn't Dampen Record Betting
The 2018 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) race and the day overall saw record wagering despite historic rains that held down the on-track crowd.
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Kentucky Derby Post Race Press Conference
Comments from the connections of Kentucky Derby winner Justify, including trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Mike Smith.
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Kentucky Derby Wrap
Claire Crosby recaps the 144th Kentucky Derby, which saw Justify capture the roses despite the sloppy conditions and the curse of Apollo.
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Trainer Cox Reflects on Monomoy Girl's Oaks Victory
It was business as usual at Brad Cox's Barn 22 at Churchill Downs the morning of May 5, one day after the stable's Monomoy Girl posted a scintillating victory in the Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1).
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Justify Favorite in Will-Pays for Oaks-Derby Double
Looking at the projected payouts of the Oaks-Derby Double, it appears that Justify will be favored in tomorrow’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) with Mendelssohn as second-choice in the field of 20.
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Kentucky Derby Notes, May 4
Notes from Churchill Downs on the 2018 Kentucky Derby field.
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Litfin At Large: Lots of Good Options in Kentucky Derby
This is unquestionably one of the deepest Derby fields to come along in quite a while, so deep that Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) winner and 2-year-old champion Good Magic is 12-1 on the morning line.
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Quality Runs Deep in Kentucky Derby Field
That a reigning divisional champion, a fellow Breeders' Cup victor, a quartet from Todd Pletcher, and a multiple grade 1 winner have all taken turns in the shadows says volumes about the quality of this year's Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Week 2018
Images from the days of training leading up to the 144th Kentucky Derby and Oaks.
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Kentucky Derby: Aidan O'Brien on Mendelssohn
Aidan O'Brien talks about how Mendelssohn is settling in and his prospects for the Kentucky Derby.
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Repole Has Company in Return to Kentucky Derby
Like any astute businessman, Mike Repole has surveyed the landscape in recent times to see how he can take his already successful venture to another level.
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Four Louisiana Derby Runners to Try Kentucky Derby
Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Noble Indy has fallen from the spotlight since his win at Fair Grounds Race Course six weeks ago.
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A Super Duper Whopper of a Puzzler of a Derby
In order to tackle this year’s fascinating, but perplexing, Kentucky Derby, we have to start by envisioning how the race is going to be run.
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Breeder Mitchell Greets Mendelssohn at Churchill
A familiar face greeted Mendelssohn when the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) entrant took his first steps on the Churchill Downs racetrack May 3.
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Kentucky Derby Interview: Dale Romans
Dale Romans talk about his Kentucky Oaks starter Coach Rocks, as well as his Kentucky Derby starters Promises Fulfilled and Free Drop Billy.
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Ageless Smith Has Another Kentucky Derby in His Sights
If grade 1 winner Justify indeed possesses the reserve of talent his Hall of Fame pilot believes he has, it may just help bring an end to one of the few realms of relative misfortune in Mike Smith's orbit.
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Scat Daddy a Rare Sire with Four KY Derby Starters
Three stallions in Kentucky Derby history have had four starters in the same year. The last sire to accomplish this feat was Chicle in 1923.
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Kentucky Derby, Oaks Notes, May 2
Churchill Downs notes team provides updates on all Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks starters.
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Pletcher's Balancing Act of Horses, Owners in Derby 144
If there is any pressure associated with having 20% of the 20 horse field for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) under his care, trainer Todd Pletcher is hiding it well.
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Kentucky Derby News Update for May 2
Reporting from Churchill Downs, Claire Crosby provides updates on Justify, Bolt d'Oro, Enticed, Solomini, Midnight Bisou, and more, including some foot work for Audible.
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Derby Day Bettors Wager Early, Late
Fans just settling into Kentucky Derby day or winding down from the classic will wager eight figures on the Churchill Downs card.
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What's Going On Here: No Breather in This Business
A lot of worry goes into getting a horse to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby: Robert and Lawana Low - Magnum Moon
Robert and Lawana Low talk about their undefeated Arkansas Derby winner Magnum Moon.
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Combatant Sponsor Sentient Jet Supports Veterans
Sentient Jet is pleased to announce it will sponsor Combatant for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) in an effort to generate awareness and support for Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit organization championed by Combatant's owners.
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Bolt d'Oro Carries Ruis to Kentucky Derby
As a self-made businessman, Mick Ruis has seen a number of his dreams come true. But when it came to running a horse in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), those thoughts were typically interrupted by a dose of reality.
