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12May

Nyquist becomes 4th West Coast horse in 5 years to win Kentucky Derby

By Clairenmike  |  May 12th, 2016  |  2016 Kentucky Derby, American Pharoah, California Chrome, Kentucky Derby, Nyquist, Santa Anita Park  |  American Pharoah, California Chrome, Doug O'Neill, Exaggerator, i'll Have Another, J. Paul Reddam, Kentucky Derby, Mario Gutierrez, Nyquist, Santa Anita Park  |  No Comments

Once again displaying the heart of a champion, Santa Anita-based Nyquist became the fourth Southern California or Santa Anita-based Kentucky […]

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07May

Little change in odds as we start off Derby Day at Churchill Downs

By Clairenmike  |  May 7th, 2016  |  2016 Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby  |  142nd Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Derby Day, Exaggerator, Kentucky, Louisville, May 7th, Mohaymen, Nyquist  |  No Comments

Betting for the 142nd Kentucky Derby opened yesterday at Churchill Downs. As the paramutuel windows open on 2016 Kentucky Derby […]

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06May

Santa Anita Park trainers pick Nyquist to win Derby

By Clairenmike  |  May 6th, 2016  |  2016 Kentucky Derby, American Pharoah, California Chrome, Santa Anita Park, Triple Crown, Uncategorized, Victor Espinoza  |  142nd Kentucky Derby, 142nd Run for the Roses, Creator, Danzing Candy, Doug O'Neill, Exaggerator, Gun Runner, Keith Desormeaux, Mo Tom, Mor Spirit, Nyquist, Paul Reddam, Santa Anita Park, Suddenbreakingnews, Triple Crown, Victor Espinoza, Whitmore  |  No Comments

Here is what Santa Anita Park trainers said when asked by the track about the 142nd Kentucky Derby. Most seemed […]

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05May

2016 Kentucky Derby Post Draw Quotes by Trainers

By Clairenmike  |  May 5th, 2016  |  2016 Kentucky Derby, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby  |  Brody’s Cause, Chad Brown, Cliff Sise, Creator, Dale Romans, Dallas Stewart, Danzing Candy, Destin, Donnie Von Hemel, Doug O'Neill, Exaggerator, Gun Runner, Gustavo Delgado, Keith Desormeaux, Kentucky Derby, Kiaran McLaughlin, Lani, Majesto, Mike Maker, Mikio Matsunaga, Mo Tom, Mohaymen, Mor Spirit, My Man Sam, Nyquist, Oscar Nominated, Outwork, Paddy Gallagher, Ron Moquett, Shagaf, Steve Asmussen, Suddenbreakingnews, Todd Pletcher, Tom Amoss, Tom’s Ready, Trojan Nation, Whitmore  |  No Comments

The Post Position Draw for the 2016 Kentucky Derby was held last night and the Trainers had lots to say! […]

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03May

Don’t bet on horses? Churchill Downs Foundation holding raffles Derby week

By Clairenmike  |  May 3rd, 2016  |  2016 Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks  |  Churchill Downs, Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation, raffle, Raffles, thoroughbred  |  No Comments

If you don’t bet on the horses, Churchill Downs also has a three 50/50 raffles for you Kentucky Derby week! […]

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02May

Final Kentucky Derby 2016 point standings

By Clairenmike  |  May 2nd, 2016  |  2016 Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby Tours, NBC, Television  |  142nd Run for the Roses, 2016 Kentucky Derby, Adventist, Bob Baffert, Brad Cox, Brody’s Cause, Chad Brown, Cherry Wine, Churchill Downs, Cliff Sise Jr, Collected, Creator, Dale Romans, Dallas Stewart, Danzing Candy, Dazzling Gem, Destin, Discreetness, Donnie Von Hemel, Doug O'Neill, Eric Guillot, Exaggerator, Fellowship, Gary Sherlock, Gun Runner, Gustavo Delgado, Keith Desormeaux, Kentucky Derby Tours, Kiaran McLaughlin, KY, Lani, Laoban, Leah Gyarmati, Louisville, Majesto, Mark Casse, May 7, Mike Maker, Mikio Matsunaga, Mo Tom, Mohaymen, Mor Spirit, My Man Sam, Nyquist, Oscar Nominated, Outwork, Paddy Gallagher, Ron Moquett, Rusty Arnold, Shagaf, Star Hill, Steve Asmussen, Suddenbreakingnews, Todd Pletcher, Tom Amoss, Tom’s Ready, Trojan Nation, Uncle Lino, Whitmore, Williams Fires  |  No Comments

This is the final leader board standings for qualifying points to the 2016 Kentucky Derby, which will be run at […]

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29Apr

American Pharoah exhibit opens Sunday at Kentucky Derby Museum

By Clairenmike  |  April 29th, 2016  |  2015 Kentucky Derby, American Pharoah, Belmont Stakes, Breeders' Cup, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby Tours, Preakness Stakes, Triple Crown, Uncategorized  |  Ahmed Zayat, American Pharoah, Belmont Stakes, Bob Baffert, Coolmore America Ashford Stud, jockey, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby Museum, Kentucky Derby Tours, Preakness Stakes, Triple Crown, Victor Espinoza  |  No Comments

Starting Sunday, the Kentucky Derby Museum will celebrate American Pharoah, racing’s 12th Triple Crown winner, with a special exhibit telling […]

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27Apr

Official Kentucky Derby Party to Benefit the Unbridled Eve Foundation and Affiliated Charities

By Clairenmike  |  April 27th, 2016  |  Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby Tours, Unbridled Eve  |  50 Cent, Ashley Greene, Barry Wooley Designs, Betty Cantrell, Blessings in a Backpack, Bob Guiney, celebrities, Century Mortgage, Churchill Downs, Cigna, Curtis Jackson, Delta Dental of Kentucky, Dennis DeYoung, Diego Klattenhoff, Galt House Hotel & Suites, horse racing industry professionals, John Elefante, Junior Bridgeman, Kansas, Kentucky Derby Event, Kentucky Derby Tours, KY, Louisville, Mark Sanchez, Mike Mills, Mira Sorvino, Papa John’s International, Robin Thicke, Ronaldo Jewelers, Sam Boyd, Signature Healthcare, Southern hospitality, Southern Wine & Spirits, Styx, Sun Tan City/Planet Fitness, The Nora Roberts Foundation, Unbridled Eve Foundation, Unbridled Eve Gala, Von Miller, Warren Moon, Wayne and Kathy Richards, Wynonna Judd, Zach Lindsey  |  No Comments

Named an Official Kentucky Derby Event, the Fifth Annual Unbridled Eve Gala is an exclusive star-studded gala which draws local […]

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20Apr

Racing Hall of Fame jockeys to be assembled at Keeneland

By Clairenmike  |  April 20th, 2016  |  Hall of Fame, Horse Racing, Jockeys, Keeneland, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby Tours, National Museum of Racing  |  Affirmed, Alysheba, autograph signing, Bill Boland, Braulio Baeza, Calvin Borel, Chris McCarron, Don Brumfield, Foolish Pleasure, Gallop to Glory, Galt House Hotel, Gary Stevens, Genuine Risk, Go For Gin, Jacinto Vasquez, jockeys, Jorge Velasquez, Keeneland, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby Tours, Laffit Pincay Jr, Lil E. Tee, Mike Smith, Mine That Bird, National Museum of Racing, Pat Day, Peb, Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, Racing Hall of Fame, Randy Romero, Silver Charm, Steve Cauthen, Street Sense, Super Saver, Swale, Thunder Gulch, Winning Colors  |  No Comments

On Friday, Keeneland will honor one of the largest contingents of Racing Hall of Fame jockeys ever assembled. Fans are […]

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16Apr

Where’s the Mint? Mint for the Mint Juleps that is!

By Clairenmike  |  April 16th, 2016  |  2015 Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby Tours, Mint Julep  |  $1000 Mint Julep, Bill Dohn, Carl Edward Dohn Sr, Churchill Downs, Dohn & Dohn Gardens, family tradition, Kentucky Derby Day, Kentucky Derby Tours, Mint Julep, Woodford Reserve  |  No Comments

Ever wonder how you produce enough mint for Mint Juleps for people during Kentucky Derby week at Churchill Downs? Kentucky […]

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