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Orb wins the 139th Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, KY. — Claude R. “Shug” McGaughey is a man who looks like the embodiment of the nickname that is all anybody calls him by. Short and unassuming, he said this week he made an effort to enjoy the run-up to the Kentucky Derby,...
Tags: Equestrian, Rosie Napravnik, Triple Crown, Preakness Stakes, John R. Velazquez
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Todd Pletcher has five in Kentucky Derby, settles for third
LOUISVILLE, KY. — Todd Pletcher is now one for 36 in the Kentucky Derby. The trainer with a vast empire of horses entered five in Saturday's 139th run for the roses and, as bettors expected, Revolutionary, the colt guided by Calvin Borel, moved...
Tags: Equestrian, John R. Velazquez, Kentucky Derby, Joel Rosario
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Kentucky Derby preview: The 139th Running of the Roses
First things first: Grantland has a terrific look-back at Hunter S. Thompson's "The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved." I always start the Derby primer with a link to this story -- and by always, I mean I also did it last year -- and this adds...
Tags: Equestrian, Newspaper and Magazine, Preakness Stakes, Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Churchill Downs
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Orb is the favorite after Kentucky Derby draw
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby favorite Orb comes from one of the country's oldest racing families, with ties to the greatest horses of the era. The second choice, Verrazano, is a product of Todd Pletcher's new-school empire; he's one of five...
Tags: Equestrian, Rosie Napravnik, Triple Crown, John R. Velazquez, Churchill Downs
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Clancy's Derby Wrap
The Hartford CourantLeave the excuses and the second-guessing for another day. The Kentucky Derby was pretty much a cleanly run race, and the best horse won. There is no doubt about that. Orb went from 17th to fifth in an eye-catching, six-wide move on the far turn and...Tags: Will Take Charge (racehorse), Orb (racehorse), Equestrian, Triple Crown, Departing (racehorse)
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The spirit of the Kentucky Derby lands at Pimlico for the day
The racing gods obviously got their signals crossed, choosing to grace Pimlico with a glorious afternoon to enjoy the first jewel of the Triple Crown on Saturday while the 19 horses in the Kentucky Derby slogged through the mud at Churchill Downs. So...
Tags: Equestrian, Rosie Napravnik, Triple Crown, Preakness Stakes, Horse and Harness Racing
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Orb captures 139th Kentucky Derby
The Baltimore SunClaude R. “Shug” McGaughey is a man who looks like the embodiment of the nickname that is all anybody calls him by. Short and unassuming, he said this week he made an effort to enjoy the run-up to the Kentucky Derby, a race he has, like any...Tags: Rosie Napravnik, Equestrian, Triple Crown, Preakness Stakes, John R. Velazquez
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Orb wins first Derby for McGaughey
— Claude R. "Shug" McGaughey is a man who looks like the embodiment of the nickname that is all anybody calls him by. Short and unassuming, he said last week he made an effort to enjoy the run-up to the Kentucky Derby, a race he, like any trainer,...
Tags: Equestrian, Rosie Napravnik, Triple Crown, Preakness Stakes, John R. Velazquez
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Odds are, Kentucky Derby will remain unpredictable
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mine That Bird spent the week tucked away in the Kentucky Derby Museum, not far from the track at Churchill Downs and the throngs wondering who will win the 139th run for the roses. The 2009 Derby winner seems to enjoy when...
Tags: 60 Minutes (tv program), Equestrian, Triple Crown, National Weather Service, Preakness Stakes
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Early wins at Calder lead Rose to Gold to Kentucky Oaks
Horsepower, in the form of Rose to Gold, has led owner Alex Centofanti and trainer Sal Santoro to a place most horsemen dream about. The 3-year-old will be one of 11 to go to post in Friday's $1 million Grade I Kentucky Oaks, the Kentucky Derby for...Tags: Equestrian, Gulfstream Park, Long Island, Horse and Harness Racing, Churchill Downs
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Who will win the Kentucky Derby?
Orb looks like a champ Chris Korman, Baltimore Sun For many involved with the Kentucky Derby, talking about who might win the race consists largely of attempting to find ways to not have to single out a specific horse. Trainer Todd Pletcher, who has...
Tags: Equestrian, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby, Louisville Cardinals
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Orb is 7-2 morning-line favorite in 139th Kentucky Derby
The Baltimore SunLOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kentucky Derby favorite Orb comes from one of the country’s oldest racing families, with ties to the greatest horses of the era. The second choice, Verrazano, is a product of Todd Pletcher’s new-school empire; he’s...Tags: Equestrian, Rosie Napravnik, Triple Crown, John R. Velazquez, Churchill Downs
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