Recipes: Share these recipes with friends who love horses, racing (3) Nov 16, 2008
But more and more, the Kentucky Derby is becoming an unofficial holiday for everyone who appreciates the sport of kings, the arrival of springtime and perhaps most importantly some truly mouthwatering food. You don't have to be born and raised in the South to appreciate this race-day menu, either. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Cincinnati chili finds niche in Butte Nov 16, 2008
Now, this restaurant was already on the fast track to my heart with its Kentucky Derby decor. Many wonderful times I have spent at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May, under the Twin Spires with a mint julep and winning tickets in my hand. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bush Welcomes Queen Elizabeth to White House Nov 16, 2008
Scoring a last-minute invitation was winning Kentucky Derby jockey , cheered across the finish line Saturday by the queen in white gloves and coral-beribboned hat. (Horse racing is listed on the British Embassy's Web site as one of the queen's official hobbies, along with Scottish country-dancing. (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
Top fillies to train in state Nov 15, 2008
Two big girls are spending the winter in Southern California but two big boys are going, going and, for Kentucky Derby trail purposes, gone ... Meanwhile, Del Mar Futurity and Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Midshipman and top East Coast 2-year-old colt Vineyard Haven are both headed to Dubai, aka purgatory for Kentucky Derby candidates ... Sheikh Mohammed is obsessed with winning the Kentucky Derby with a horse trained over the winter in Dubai. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
State looks into lobbyist's Kentucky Derby expenses Nov 14, 2008
Cognos ULC, a software vendor at the center of an ethics controversy on Beacon Hill, paid $13,000 to lobbyist Richard McDonough for expenses he racked up over three days at last year's Kentucky Derby, leading the secretary of state to ask if McDonough entertained any Massachusetts state officials during the premier horse-racing event. The payments - $5,500 for tickets to the races, $4,950 for lodging, and $1,477 for meals - were disclosed to Secretary of State William Galvin in lobbying reports... (Boston Globe)
'Denis' gets ready for comeback in New Orleans Nov 14, 2008
The injury, which merely required rest to heal, occurred after Denis of Cork finished second in the Belmont and a troubled third in the Kentucky Derby after winning a Fair Grounds allowance race as a prep for a career-best run in the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn. The Vinery facility has a Pro-Ride training track, and Denis of Cork is ready to begin light exercise on his way back to action. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Leparoux ties Churchill record with seven winners Nov 12, 2008
Riding a mix of favorites and longshots on a cold, dreary day at the home of the Kentucky Derby, Leparoux proved just how far he's come since beginning his career as an apprentice three years ago. He started the day with a win aboard Diva's Gold and just kept rolling. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
City plans Light up Louisville Nov 11, 2008
Other attractions at the visitors center will include Wii boxing sponsored by the Muhammad Ali Center, the Kentucky Derby Museum Reindeer Derby and the Louisville Slugger Museum Club House. The Louisville Science center also will have a booth at Lou Who Ville. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Glory is gone from World Series (Yesterday) Nov 10, 2008
Remember, when baseball was the national pastime, the sporting public also couldn't get enough of heavyweight championship fights and the Kentucky Derby. Boxing and horse racing have long fallen into disfavor with the masses. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Alabama, Texas Tech remain atop BCS standings Nov 10, 2008
2:23am Story starts hereFor Big Ten Conference teams and thoroughbreds entered in the Kentucky Derby, there seldom is anything better than a run for the roses. 2:23am By BOB COONEY and PAUL VIGNA. (Philadelphia Daily News)
Pretty price at auction for Stardom Bound Nov 8, 2008
The Kentucky Oaks, filly counterpart to the Kentucky Derby on the first day of May at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Or the Kentucky Derby itself, one day later ... In the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies post-race news conference, I asked Paasch if Stardom Bound remains under his care, would he consider the Kentucky Derby with her. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Mrs. Revere: My Princess Jess in it to win Nov 7, 2008
-- Churchill Downs will forever hold a soft spot in Barclay Tagg's heart, which is what winning the Kentucky Derby will do to a horse trainer. Still, whenever Tagg returns to the site of Funny Cide's 2003 Derby upset, he does so not to reminisce. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Juvenile winner Midshipman to Dubai, then Derby? Nov 7, 2008
Midshipman will prepare in Dubai for the Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2009, Baffert said ... "Shiekh Mohammed has been actively acquiring top American-based 2-year-olds this fall. Last weekend, trainer Bobby Frankel said that Vineyard Haven, the winner of the Hopeful Stakes and Champagne Stakes in New York earlier this year, had been acquired by Godolphin.Although racing schedules for Midshipman and Vineyard Haven aren't final, it is possible they could start in the $2 million UAE Derby at Nad Al... (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Pegasus Pin price to increase Nov 6, 2008
More than half of Derby Festival events are free with a Pegasus Pin admission, so it s still an incredible bargain for the community, Kentucky Derby Festival president and CEO Mike Berry said in a news release. Raising the price of the pins allows us to continue producing free events for the public and to maintain the high quality of those events. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Detail oriented Nov 6, 2008
In 1987, the Kentucky Derby Museum had been open about two years when it was decided that the venue s snack shop should expand into a sit-down restaurant. Pages: 1. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Chilean Cocoa Beach Second in BC La... Nov 4, 2008
Winning Colors, the 1988 Kentucky Derby winner, and the unbeaten Personal Ensign created the most memorable dash to the Distaff wire in 1988. Personal Ensign ground out a nose victory in a determined drive through the final sixteenth. (Suite101.com)
Dubai rule pays $3M for horse Hystericalady Nov 4, 2008
Among the horses scheduled to sell Monday was Away, the dam of filly Eight Belles, who finished second to Big Brown in this year's Kentucky Derby before her fatal breakdown on the track. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Big Brown settles into new home in Kentucky Nov 4, 2008
(AP) -- Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown has settled in at his new home in central Kentucky. The 3-year-old colt arrived at Three Chimneys Farm in Midway, Ky. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Mad Rush carries US hopes Nov 4, 2008
"To have been at Derby day was unbelievable. In terms of comparing the Melbourne Cup and its carnival to an American event, I would say it would be similar to the Kentucky Derby. "That is our biggest day, just like this carnival is yours. " Mack said he struck up an association with Cumani when he was racing Juddmonte International winner Electrocutionist. "I had Electrocutionist with the Italian trainer Valfredo Valiani and when he was getting ready for the Juddmonte Luca Cumani gave Valfredo a... (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Churchill Downs unveils Derby art Nov 4, 2008
With about six months to go until Kentucky Derby 135, and licensee Saturday unveiled the official artwork of the 2009 race. The art, painted by Atlanta-based artist Jeff Williams, depicts well-dressed men and women looking down over the finish line at Churchill Downs. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Marbury inactive; Knicks weigh options Nov 3, 2008
The owner of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown added the nation's top juvenile filly to his stable with a $5. 7 million purchase of Stardom Bound. (Boston Globe)
Godolphin buys 2-year-old star Vineyard Haven Nov 3, 2008
Frankel held Vineyard Haven out of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Santa Anita last month, saying at the time that he wanted to give the colt a break in advance of the major Kentucky Derby prep races of the winter and spring. Last month, Frankel said he planned to keep Vineyard Haven in Florida this winter. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Young winners of Churchill stakes target big things Nov 3, 2008
Both one-mile races serve as immediate preps for the Nov. 29 Golden Rod and Kentucky Jockey Club, but looking farther down the road, it was difficult for their trainers not to think about races here next spring: the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby ... Trainer Ian Wilkes, asked whether Capt. Candyman Can should be put on a watch list for the 135th Kentucky Derby next May, said to laughs with typical dryness: "Go ahead.". (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Top juvenile filly sells for $5.7 million Nov 3, 2008
Only 11 horses have won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes in the same year ... (AP) -The owner of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown added the nation's top juvenile filly to his stable Sunday with a $5. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Big price tag: Big Brown's stud fee set at $65K Nov 1, 2008
Three Chimneys will stand Big Brown for $65,000 when the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner enters stud at the Midway, Ky. farm in 2009. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Alysheba welcomed home to Kentucky Horse Park Nov 1, 2008
Van Berg regaled the crowd with stories from Alysheba's 3-year-old season of 1987, when he won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, and narrowly lost to 1986 Derby winner Ferdinand in the Breeders' Cup Classic. One of the defining moments of Alysheba's career came in the Derby, when he clipped heels with Bet Twice in the stretch but recovered to win. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Derby champ Alysheba returns to Kentucky Nov 1, 2008
Alysheba won the 1987 Kentucky Derby and Preakness ... (AP) -- Former Kentucky Derby champion Alysheba is back home. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
2008 Breeders' Cup Stories Oct 31, 2008
He and his connections had previously teamed for a 50 to one longshot win in the 2005 Kentucky Derby with Giacomo; then a half-brother of Giacomo's, Tiago, won the prestigiious Goodwood Stakes in 2007. Smith rode them both. (Suite101.com)
Saugus chiropractor is masseur to the racetrack set Oct 30, 2008
I would love to work with a Kentucky Derby horse or something big like that, Goldberg remarked. In the meantime, Goldberg will continue to offer his services to local horse and dog owners who believe their animals need a little chiropractic assistance. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
We don't want to lead, says O'Brien Oct 29, 2008
" O'Brien believes it would mean the world to Coolmore to claim the Melbourne Cup. It's a feat Godolphin has been trying to achieve for the past decade. "We have won most of the races in the world except maybe three big races," bin Suroor said. "Like Japan Cup, Melbourne Cup and Kentucky Derby. " All The Good provided Godolphin with its first group 1 win in Australia when carting off the Caulfield Cup, but bin Suroor was under no illusion about what lies ahead. The trainer believes he knows what... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Got the Willies? Oct 29, 2008
The company does not do huge Kentucky Derby or sports-league level licensed products. But JEB Marketing mostly has a mix of local and national clients such as Seattle-based The Boeing Co., the Texas Roadhouse chain and American Beverage Marketers, a New Albany-based firm that s one of the nation s largest makers of pre-mixed cocktails, Murphy and Geer said. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Churchill Downs hires IMG Oct 29, 2008
has hired IMG as the worldwide sponsorship agent for the Kentucky Derby ... In addition to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks races, IMG will work with the Churchill sales team on Churchill s many other entertainment assets including its Chicago, Miami and New Orleans racetracks, and new and existing programs in racing, gaming, music, fashion, parties and cuisine ... Among the first initial targets for the combined sales team will be the categories of auto, electronics, home improvement,... (Louisville Business First, KY)
Breaking Down the Freshmen Oct 29, 2008
Frasor told the media after the event that the lanky McDonalds All-American runs the floor as well as most of the guards on the roster, and he possesses a soft touch that allows him to stretch the floor, as evidenced by his three-point shootout victory at the 2008 Kentucky Derby Festival. Id say Tyler Zeller has probably had more moments to make you say, wow, than anybody else has, head coach Roy Williams said. (InsideCarolina.com)
Donativum may be back for Kentucky Derby Oct 28, 2008
Or, Donativum could be sent back to the United States in 2009 for a crack at the Kentucky Derby ... "I took no chances and angled him out when I could.A winner of 3 of 6 starts and $1,581,895, Donativum ran a mile on turf in 1:34.68. It was the longest race of his career and suggested that longer distances would not be a problem."He'll stay further," Gosden said.Other issues could surface, however, if the Kentucky Derby becomes a focus. Donativum, by Cadeauz Genereux, has yet to earn any prize... (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Decisions ahead for Curlin, Zenyatta Oct 28, 2008
Only 11 horses have won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes in the same year ... Asked if Zenyatta should have been in the Classic in order to vie for Horse of the Year against the best in the world, Shirreffs referenced the breakdown of Eight Belles in the Kentucky Derby. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ky. racing panel defers action on trainer Dutrow Oct 28, 2008
Only 11 horses have won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes in the same year ... That decision came one day before the Dutrow-trained Big Brown won the Kentucky Derby. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Midshipman holds off Square Eddie Oct 26, 2008
Where and how Midshipman prepares for next year's Kentucky Derby is uncertain. John Ferguson, a racing adviser for Sheikh Mohammed said "there's every possibility" the horse could winter in Dubai and be transferred to trainer Saeed bin Suroor, but "nothing's definite.". (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Zenyatta stays perfect after winning Ladies' Classic Oct 26, 2008
ESPN - Zenyatta pure perfection in Ladies' Classic - Horse Racing. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Baffert wins Juvenile with Midshipman Oct 26, 2008
The talented colt stamped himself as the early favorite for next year's Kentucky Derby with a rousing 1 -length win over co-favorite Square Eddie in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile ... He's the kind of horse that's taken the Kentucky Derby, Baffert said ... The Kentucky Derby has always been a serious goal for Sheik Mohammed and Godolphin. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Pair of wins for Baffert Oct 26, 2008
In fact, given the Sheikh's oft-stated interest to win the Kentucky Derby with one of his own horses, that seems likely ... Baffert believes the son of Unbridled's Song is the kind of horse that's taken the Kentucky Derby, and he's just getting better and better. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Raven's Pass wins in Classic upset Oct 26, 2008
On the track, the richest two days in thoroughbred racing went off without incident, surely relieving Breeders' Cup officials who were mindful of Eight Belles' fatal breakdown after this year's Kentucky Derby and George Washington being euthanized on the track after last year's Classic at New Jersey's Monmouth Park ... Curlin's biggest challenger was thought to be Big Brown, but the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner was forced to retire earlier this month because of injury ...... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Raven's Pass Upsets Curlin At Breeders' Cup Oct 26, 2008
Midshipman has stamped himself as the early favorite for next year's Kentucky Derby with a victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile. Jockey Garrett Gomez earned his second win Saturday -- and third of the two-day event -- guiding Midshipman to a 1 1/4-length victory over Square Eddie on Saturday. (Click2Houston, TX)
Curlin can only watch as long shots run wild Oct 26, 2008
Curlin's biggest challenger going in was thought to be Big Brown, but the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner was forced to retire this month because of injury ... Midshipman put Baffert into next year's Kentucky Derby picture with a 1 1/4-length victory in the Juvenile. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Zenyatta could sting Ladies field Oct 25, 2008
Giacomo - named after Sting's son - stunned the Kentucky Derby field in 2005, winning as a long shot. Zenyatta is no long shot, though she is a late bloomer. (Boston Globe)
Zenyatta still perfect, wins Ladies' Classic Oct 25, 2008
Only 11 horses have won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes in the same year ... The trio previously won the 2005 Kentucky Derby with Giacomo, ridden by Smith ... Zenyattas sparkling performance comes 20 years after Personal Ensign capped her brilliant career with a heart-stopping win over Kentucky Derby champion Winning Colors in the 1988 BC Distaff, renamed this year as the Ladies Classic. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dutrow moves on quietly without Big Brown Oct 25, 2008
Only 11 horses have won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes in the same year ... Dutrow was flying high in the spring as a result of Big Brown's dominating victories in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Meadowlands Pace winner Art Official hurt Oct 25, 2008
Only 11 horses have won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes in the same year. NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Synthetic surface marks change at Breeders' Cup Oct 25, 2008
ARCADIA The Breeders' Cup Classic lost the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner to injury, and it almost lost its other big draw defending champion Curlin to Santa Anita's new synthetic surface ... Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown won't be here, having been retired because of a foot injury. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Zenyatta remains perfect Oct 25, 2008
The trio previously won the 2005 Kentucky Derby with Giacomo. Smith's two wins moved him into a second-place tie with Pat Day for most in the Breeders' Cup. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Statement Regarding Availability of Churchill Downs Signal Through National Advance-Deposit Wagering Sites For 2008 Fall Meet Oct 25, 2008
Churchill Downs four racetracks in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky and Louisiana host many of North Americas most prestigious races, including the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, Arlington Million, Princess Rooney Handicap and Louisiana Derby. Churchill Downs racetracks have hosted seven Breeders Cup World Championships. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Elusive Bluff scratched; Mast Track unlikely to run Oct 24, 2008
Frankel plots course for Vineyard Haven Bobby Frankel, the trainer and majority owner, said Vineyard Haven will take the south Florida route to the Kentucky Derby. Frankel plans to ship Vineyard Haven from Belmont Park to Gulfstream Park in early November and will run him either two or three times leading up to the Derby. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
O'Brien back again hoping to win first BC Classic Oct 24, 2008
George Washington was owned by Roy and Gretchen Jackson, owners of 2006 Kentucky Derby champion Barbaro. That was just a bad day, O'Brien said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Trainer debuts in Cup contest Oct 24, 2008
So does Richard Dutrow Jr., who trained Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown. Then there's the rookie. (Albany Times Union)
MEMORABLE MOMENTS Oct 23, 2008
Nov. 5, 1988 (Distaff) Personal Ensign retired a perfect 13-for-13 after her gallant late charge allowed her to nip pacesetting Kentucky Derby champion Winning Colors by a nose at Churchill Downs ... Sunday Silence moved to within one victory of a Triple Crown by sweeping the Kentucky Derby and Preakness before Easy Goer spoiled those plans with an 8-length Belmont Stakes rout that was remarkable for the ease with which it was accomplished. (USA Today -- Sports)
Zenyatta, Curlin heavy favorites at Breeders' Cup Oct 23, 2008
The colt turned in a solid four furlong breeze on Monday and appears to be primed to take on a talented field, though one that won't include Kentucky Derby and Preakness champion Big Brown, who was retired last week after injuring his right front foot during a workout at Aqueduct. We're trying to put him in a position where he can best represent himself and I don't think we'll be positive of that until Saturday, Asmussen said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Bush Welcomes Queen Elizabeth to White House Oct 23, 2008
Scoring a last-minute invitation was winning Kentucky Derby jockey , cheered across the finish line Saturday by the queen in white gloves and coral-beribboned hat. (Horse racing is listed on the British Embassy's Web site as one of the queen's official hobbies, along with Scottish country-dancing. (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
Already phenomenal, Curlin ready for Breeders' Cup Oct 23, 2008
Even general sports fans wanted to see Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown race against Curlin in Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic. It was a race that would have transcended the sport. (Philadelphia Daily News)
Breeders' Cup Juvenile attracts top 2-year-olds Oct 22, 2008
Only 11 horses have won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes in the same year ... Kip Deville will defend his title in the $2 million Mile on the turf for trainer Rick Dutrow, who will be without Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Curlin early favorite for Breeders' Cup Classic Oct 22, 2008
Without retired Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown in the field, Raven's Pass, winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes in his last start, was made the 6-1 second choice. Like Curlin, Raven's Pass will be trying a synthetic surface for the first time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Why analysts are keen on Gildan Activewear Oct 22, 2008
Its 2006 acquisition of Kentucky Derby Hosiery opened the door to the U.S. sock market, and allowed the company to offer its first branded program for men's socks (it now has a 15 per cent share of the market). Gildan also purchased V.I. Prewett nc. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Brownout At The Breeder's Cup Oct 22, 2008
A year's worth of creative ideas and new marketing initiatives aimed at boosting interest in horse racing's Breeder's Cup, set to kick off its two-day run this Friday outside Los Angeles, took a major hit last week when the industry darling, Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown, suffered a career-ending foot injury ... His mission: persuade those football and baseball fans whose horse racing knowledge rarely extends past the Kentucky Derby to get interested. (Forbes -- Business)
Unbridled memories are in full gallop this week Oct 21, 2008
Ferdinand's Classic, 1987, Hollywood Park A masterful ride by the all-time master, Bill Shoemaker, provided what would be his only BC victory, by a nose over Alysheba in a classic battle of the '86 and '87 Kentucky Derby winners ... Sunday Silence, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness before losing to Easy Goer in the Belmont, holds off Easy Goer by a neck and ends all debate about which is the better horse. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Churchill Downs to Become First U.S. Racetrack to Offer High-Definition Simulcasting Oct 21, 2008
Churchill Downs, the worlds most legendary racetrack, has conducted Thoroughbred racing and presented Americas greatest race, the Kentucky Derby, continuously since 1875 ... Churchill Downs will conduct the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2009. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Star filly strengthens owner, trainer's tight bond Oct 20, 2008
Honestly, we've never had a dream to win the Kentucky Derby. Our dream has always been to win a Breeders'Cup race. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Horse Racing Reform Meets Skepticism Oct 20, 2008
The latter issue gained new urgency among the racing public and animal-rights community after filly Eight Belles had to be euthanized on the track because she broke two ankles running this year's Kentucky Derby. In June, congressional hearings centered on the benefits of synthetic tracks and the slaughter of retired racehorses, as well as charges that horses were being treated with anabolic steroids and anti-inflammatory drugs to boost their performance. (ABC News)
