Gitano Hernando wins Goodwood; Ky Derby winner Mine That Bird is 6thOctober 10th, 2009 Mine That Bird finishes 6th in Goodwood StakesARCADIA, Calif. — Mine That Bird missed the winner's circle again Saturday, finishing sixth behind upset winner Gitano Hernando in the $350,000 Goodwood Stakes at Santa Anita.
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.
Kentucky Derby champion returns to NM, stabled at Ruidoso DownsSeptember 2nd, 2009 Mine That Bird stabled at Ruidoso DownsRUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. — Mine That Bird has returned to New Mexico, arriving Wednesday at Ruidoso Downs ahead of next week's $2 million All American Futurity.
Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird won't run in Travers Stakes at SaratogaAugust 26th, 2009 Derby winner Mine That Bird out of TraversSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will not run in the Travers Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course.
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.
Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird has minor throat surgery, expected to go in TraversAugust 19th, 2009 Derby winner Mine That Bird has minor surgerySARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird has returned to Saratoga Race Course to prepare for the $1 million Travers Stakes after having throat surgery to free an entrapped epiglottis.
Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird to have minor throat surgery, expected to go in TraversAugust 17th, 2009 Derby winner Mine That Bird to have minor surgerySARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will have minor throat surgery Tuesday, and his trainer still hopes the horse can run in the Travers Stakes in less than two weeks.
Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird upset by Soul Warrior in West Virginia DerbyAugust 2nd, 2009 Soul Warrior upsets Mine That Bird in WVa DerbyCHESTER, W.Va. — Soul Warrior has pulled a huge upset over Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in winning the West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort.
Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird to lead All American Futurity post paradeJuly 20th, 2009 Mine That Bird to make appearance in New MexicoRUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. — Mine That Bird is coming back to New Mexico.
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.
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.
Summer Bird rallies past Mine That Bird, jockey Calvin Borel to win Belmont StakesJune 7th, 2009 Summer Bird beats Mine That Bird, Borel in BelmontNEW YORK — Summer Bird has won the Belmont Stakes, rallying past Mine That Bird to spoil jockey Calvin Borel's attempt at winning all three legs of the Triple Crown. Mine That Bird, with Borel aboard, came from last to take the lead right before the final turn.
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 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.