Hats at the 129th Kentucky Derby weekend
LOU2003050209- LOUSIVILLE, Ky., May 2 (UPI) -- Trainer Bob Baffert talks on his cell phone before a horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on May 2, 2003. The 129th Kentucky Derby will be run on May 3. Baffert trains derby hopeful Indian Express. rlw/Roger L. Wollenberg UPI
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Kentucky Derby hopefuls will be put to the test Saturday in New York, California, Florida and Kentucky as the "Road to the Roses" rounds the first turn.
Racing fans find two presents under the tree this weekend -- a break from the rigors of handicapping and the anticipation of Opening Day at Santa Anita.
The days of 2011 dwindle down to a precious few and so do the major races remaining on the schedule.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Royal Delta surged to the lead in the stretch run of Friday's $2 million Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic and drew off to win by 2 1/2 lengths.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Secret Circle survived a late rally by Shumoos to win Friday's inaugural running of the $500,000 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint by 1 length at Churchill Downs.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Even though he's the early favorite for Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, Uncle Mo remains a little bit of a hard sell for his owner and trainer.
The late Sen. Everett McKinley Dirksen of Illinois was heard to say, "A million here, a million there, pretty soon you're talking real money."
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 26 (UPI) -- Singapore-based Rocket Man rallied past Euroears in the stretch run and went on to win Saturday's $2 million, Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen by 2 1/4 lengths.
Wrap-up of thoroughbred stakes action.
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