Ill Have Another wins Preakness, Belmont Next!
I’ll Have Another came into the Preakness facing one of the toughest possible tactical situations in racing. His most formidable rival, Bodemeister, was the solitary front-runner in the field and would be able to control the pace as his jockey dictated.Kentucky Derby Betting: Bodemeister by a Nose
To anyone who calls himself a speed handicapper, there should be no doubt about the identity of the best colt in the Kentucky Derby. When Bodemeister won his final prep race, the Arkansas Derby, he appeared to be in a class by himself.2012 Kentucky Derby preview
2012 Kentucky Derby Preview by Andrew Beyer. Read Andrew Beyer's preview of Kentucky Derby 2012 before you place your Kentucky Derby Bets.Kentucky Derby: Lack of preparation could compromise Trinniberg’s future
Shivananda Parbhoo has not exactly followed a conventional path to the Kentucky Derby. He bought his colt, Trinniberg, almost by accident. He employs his 72-year-old father as his trainer. He decided to run Trinniberg at Churchill Downs on Saturday even though the speedster has never raced as far as a mile and appears unprepared for the Derby’s demanding 1 ¼-mile distance.Triple Crown to remain popular, a star must emerge
And yet one part of the game remains remarkably strong: the Triple Crown series. The Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes still attract huge crowds and widespread media coverage. They can stir the interest of the public at large — particularly when a charismatic horse such as Rachel Alexandra, Funny Cide or Smarty Jones is involved in the competition.Thoroughbred racing under fire after investigative reports, cancellation of ‘Luck’
People in the thoroughbred racing industry woke up on Sunday morning to find their sport under siege. The New York Times published a photo on Page 1 that depicted a horse dead on the track; it accompanied a lengthy investigative report blaming “drugs and lax oversight” for a high rate of fatal breakdowns.Horse Racing - Slots-racing marriage on the rocks
At a time when the horse racing business has suffered serious a decline, one segment of the sport is enjoying a bonanza. These are great times for horsemen in states where purses are subsidized by revenue from slot machines.HBO Luck immerses viewers in the authentic, dark side of horse racing
The HBO series “Luck” begins on a day at Santa Anita with a huge Pick Six jackpot, and there couldn’t be a more vivid illustration of the horse racing world’s dichotomy. Santa Anita is as beautiful as any track on earth; every shot of its majestic mountain backdrop and its elegant paddock, populated by high-class thoroughbreds, evokes the grandeur of the sport. But a when a Pick Six is beckoning, the racetrack community is feverishly obsessed by the wager, with gamblers scheming to get information, raise a bankroll and obtain any edge that could lead them to a life-altering score.Rapid Redux’s streak stood out in a weak year
Rapid Redux never competed at the level where championships are earned; he wouldn’t have a chance in competition against high-class horses. But he won all 19 of his starts during the calendar year, and when he captured a race at Laurel Park earlier this month, he extended his winning streak to 22 races, a modern U.S. record. At Kentucky Derby, take Shackleford
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