Mine That Bird set for Breeders' Cup Classic on Nov. 7; Derby winner to remain at Santa AnitaOctober 12th, 2009 Ky Derby winner Mine That Bird a go for BC ClassicARCADIA, Calif. — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will remain at Santa Anita and point to the Breeders' Cup Classic on Nov.
Ky Derby winner Mine That Bird turns in first workout at Santa AnitaSeptember 30th, 2009 Mine That Bird works out at Santa AnitaARCADIA, Calif. — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird has completed his final workout in preparation for Saturday's $300,000 Goodwood Stakes.
Belmont, Travers winner Summer Bird works out for next start in Jockey Club Gold CupSeptember 19th, 2009 Belmont, Travers winner Summer Bird works outNEW YORK — Summer Bird is getting ready to race again. The winner of the Belmont Stakes and Travers Stakes has posted a solid workout at Belmont Park in preparation for his next start in the $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup on Oct.
Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird not a definite starter for Travers StakesAugust 25th, 2009 Derby winner still not definite for TraversNEW YORK — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird still needs medical clearance before he runs in Saturday's Travers Stakes. Mine That Bird had minor throat surgery last week.
Derby winner Mine That Bird leaves Churchill Downs in Ky. to prepare for Aug. 1 race in W.Va.July 24th, 2009 Derby winner Mine That Bird leaves for W.Va. raceLOUISVILLE, Ky.
Mike Smith back on Mine That Bird for West Virginia Derby, Travers StakesJuly 5th, 2009 Mike Smith to pilot Mine That BirdLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mike Smith is back on Mine That Bird.
Rachel Alexandra to return to races in Mother Goose Stakes against fillies at Belmont ParkJune 17th, 2009 Rachel Alexandra will run next in Mother GooseLEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra is heading to Belmont Park after all.
Woolley says Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird to run in West Virginia Derby, TraversJune 12th, 2009 Woolley sets Mine That Bird on course for W.Va.LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird says the horse will run next in the West Virginia Derby before eventually pointing to the Breeders' Cup Classic later this year.
A Belmont for the Birds! Summer Bird upsets Mine That Bird, jockey Calvin BorelJune 7th, 2009 It's a bird who wins Belmont - Summer Bird!NEW YORK — This was a Belmont for the Birds. It was Summer Bird, not Mine That Bird and jockey Calvin Borel, who came roaring down the long stretch and won the final jewel of the Triple Crown on Saturday.
Reunited with Mine That Bird, jockey Calvin Borel seeks own Triple Crown in Belmont StakesJune 6th, 2009 Borel hoping week in NY ends with Belmont victoryNEW YORK — Calvin Borel taped the "Late Show with David Letterman" early in the week, attended a Madison Square Garden news conference another day and rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange two days ago. So Calvin, ready to ride Mine That Bird to victory in Saturday's Belmont Stakes and become the first jockey to win a Triple Crown on different horses?
"Like I have been telling you, he will win," Borel said.
Jockey, trainer: Derby winner Mine That Bird happy and ready for BelmontJune 1st, 2009 Mine That Bird pronounced ready for BelmontLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Calvin Borel is back on Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird and everyone in the thoroughbred's camp is happy about it.
Derby winner Mine That Bird works out with jockey Calvin Borel aboard ahead of BelmontJune 1st, 2009 Mine That Bird works out ahead of BelmontLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird has worked out at Churchill Downs with jockey Calvin Borel back on board ahead of the Belmont Stakes.
Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra won't run in Belmont; Borel planning to ride Mine That BirdMay 30th, 2009 Preakness champ Rachel Alexandra won't run BelmontLEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Belmont Stakes, opening the way for jockey Calvin Borel to return to Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in his quest for a personal Triple Crown.
Rachel Alexandra out for Belmont, clearing way for Calvin Borel to return to Mine That BirdMay 30th, 2009 Rachel Alexandra won't run in Belmont StakesLEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Belmont Stakes, opening the way for jockey Calvin Borel to return to Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in his quest for a personal Triple Crown.
Rachel Alexandra out for Belmont, clearing way for Borel to return to Mine That BirdMay 30th, 2009 Rachel Alexandra won't run in BelmontLEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Belmont Stakes, opening the way for jockey Calvin Borel to return to Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in his quest for a personal Triple Crown.