THE KENTUCKY DERBY IN LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY

Kentucky Derby fans make wagers shortly before the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby May 5, 2007 in Louisville, KY. (UPI Photo/Frank Polich)

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Top jockey's daughter admits DWI death

MINEOLA, N.Y., Sept. 9 (UPI) -- The daughter of Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Jose Santos faces prison in New York for killing a woman in a drunken crash in November.

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Horse trainer Dutrow appeals suspension

LEXINGTON, Ky., June 25 (UPI) -- Rick Dutrow Jr., the winning Kentucky Derby trainer, said he would appeal penalties levied because one of his horses allegedly tested for too much of a drug.

Steroids said not the problem in racing

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 23 (UPI) -- A columnist for the Louisville (Ky.) Courier-Journal said Monday veterinarians' recommendations on how to reduce horse racing deaths are being ignored.

Eight Belles officials oppose doping claim

BUFFALO, N.Y., June 22 (UPI) -- The owner of the late Kentucky Derby race horse Eight Belles says sabotage led to an allegation of performance-enhancing drug use on another horse.

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Horse of Year Curlin wins Stephen Foster

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 14 (UPI) -- Horse of the Year Curlin, in his first U.S. start since winning the 2007 Breeders Cup Classic, won the $1 million Stephen Foster Handicap Saturday.

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Long shot Da'Tara wins Belmont Stakes

ELMONT, N.Y., June 7 (UPI) -- Long shot Da'Tara won the Belmont Stakes Saturday, preventing Big Brown from becoming the first horse in 30 years to win the Triple Crown.