Friesan Fire to run in Preakness after next-to-last finish in Kentucky DerbyMay 12th, 2009 Friesan Fire to run in PreaknessBALTIMORE — Friesan Fire will run in Saturday's Preakness Stakes after the colt finished next-to-last as the wagering favorite in the Kentucky Derby. Trainer Larry Jones announced his decision Tuesday morning after Friesan Fire worked out at Pimlico with jockey Gabriel Saez aboard.
Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird heading east to PreaknessMay 12th, 2009 Mine That Bird heads to PimlicoLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird is on his way to Pimlico.
Filly Rachel Alexandra will be morning line favorite in Preakness if she runsMay 10th, 2009 Field of 13 expected to run in PreaknessBALTIMORE — A field of 13 is expected for the Preakness on May 16, but a decision on entering superstar filly Rachel Alexandra against the boys won't be made until she works out. That could happen Sunday or Monday at Churchill Downs, where she won the Kentucky Oaks by 20¼ lengths on May 1.
Superstar filly Rachel Alexandra pointed to Preakness with Calvin Borel aboardMay 9th, 2009 Rachel Alexandra headed to PreaknessLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rachel Alexandra looks ready to take on the boys, with a familiar face in the saddle.
Long-shot Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird a go for the PreaknessMay 4th, 2009 Derby winner Mine That Bird a go for PreaknessBALTIMORE — A Pimlico spokesman says Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will run in the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on May 16. Mine That Bird won the Derby at 50-1 odds Saturday.
Move to Kentucky Derby dirt from synthetic surface didn't bother several horsesMay 3rd, 2009 Derby: Dirt vs synthetic debate not fully answeredLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The dirt vs.
'Bo-rail' does it again; Calvin Borel completes magical weekend with Kentucky Derby upsetMay 3rd, 2009 Borel sails to 2nd Derby win with Mine that BirdLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Calvin Borel built his reputation as a jockey by taking whatever work would come his way, be it $5,000 claimers or $1 million superstars.
Owners intend to scratch favorite I Want Revenge from Kentucky DerbyMay 2nd, 2009 Owners intend to scratch favorite I Want RevengeLOUISVILLE, Ky. — The owners of I Want Revenge intend to scratch the morning line favorite from the Kentucky Derby.
Alexandra the Great! Rachel Alexandra cruises to victory in Kentucky OaksMay 2nd, 2009 Rachel Alexandra romps in Kentucky OaksLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dolphus Morrison is a racing purist: The Kentucky Derby is for the boys; the Kentucky Oaks is for the girls.
Favorite I Want Revenge scratched from Kentucky Derby with left front ankle injuryMay 2nd, 2009 Favorite I Want Revenge out of Kentucky DerbyLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Morning-line favorite I Want Revenge is out of the Kentucky Derby.
Justwhistledixie scratched from Kentucky Oaks with foot abscessMay 1st, 2009 Justwhistledixie scratched from Kentucky OaksLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Justwhistledixie has been scratched from the Kentucky Oaks.
Win Willy out of Kentucky Derby with possible left ankle injuryApril 29th, 2009 Win Willy out of Derby with possible ankle injuryLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rebel Stakes winner Win Willy is out of the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby hopeful Square Eddie sidelined for Saturday's race with shin injuryApril 28th, 2009 Derby hopeful Square Eddie out with shin injuryLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby contender Square Eddie is out of the Run for the Roses.
Expected Kentucky Derby favorite Quality Road won't make Saturday's race due to injured hoofApril 27th, 2009 Quality Road won't run in the Kentucky DerbyNEW YORK — Quality Road won't run in the Kentucky Derby. Expected to be among the favorites, Quality Road missed a final workout Monday morning at Belmont Park and was declared out of Saturday's Run for the Roses by trainer Jimmy Jerkens.
Godolphin horses Desert Party, Regal Ransom sharp in Kentucky Derby workoutsApril 25th, 2009 Desert Party, Regal Ransom sharp in Derby worksLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Godolphin Racing stablemates Desert Party and Regal Ransom looked sharp during their final workouts before next week's Kentucky Derby.
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