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20Nov

Kentucky Derby winners Giacomo and Grindstone to both stand in Oregon

By Clairenmike  |  November 20th, 2015  |  American Pharoah, Animal Kingdom, Ashford Stud, Darley America, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby  |  1996 Kentucky Derby, 2005 Kentucky Derby, Adena Springs, American Pharoah, animal kingdom, Ashford Stud, breed, Coolmore, Darley America, Dr. Jack Root, Frank Stronach, Fusaichi Pegasus, Giacomo, Grindstone, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby Tours, Oakhurst Thoroughbreds, Portland Meadows, Street Sense, stud career, The Stronach Group, Thunder Gulch  |  No Comments

Oakhurst Thoroughbreds announced that they will stand 2005 Kentucky Derby winner Giacomo for 2016-18 as part of the Stronach family’s […]

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23Jan

2011 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom now at Darley in Kentucky

By Clairenmike  |  January 23rd, 2014  |  Animal Kingdom, Darley America, Dubai World Cup, Kentucky Derby  |  animal kingdom, Bernardini, Darley Stud, Denman, Desert Party, Discreet Cat, Dubai World Cup, Elusive Quality, Girolamo, Graham Motion, Kentucky Derby winner, Leroideanimaux, Lonhro, Medaglia d’Oro, Midshipman, New Emcee, Regal Ransom, Royal Ascot, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Street Boss, Street Cry, Street Sense, thoroughbred, United Arab Emirates  |  No Comments

Animal Kingdom returned to the United States earlier this month. Animal Kingdom had been in Dubai last March to win […]

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30Dec

2014 Kentucky Derby winner could be waiting to make their mark

By Clairenmike  |  December 30th, 2013  |  2014 Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs, ESPN, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown  |  2014 Derby winner, 2014 Kentucky Derby, animal kingdom, Coup de Grace, Del Mar, ESPN, Fusaichi Pegasus, Gary West, Giancarlo, Honor Code, i'll Have Another, Indianapolis, Kentucky Derby winner, Louies Flower, Matterhorn, Midnight Hawk, Monarchos, New Year's Day, Noble Cornerstone, Orb, Samraat, Saratoga, Shared Belief, Tapiture, The Admiral, Triple Crown, Unknown Road, Vicar's In Trouble  |  No Comments

In a special commentary to ESPN.com, Gary West gave his thoughts about the 2014 Kentucky Derby picture. It definitely gives […]

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18Oct

Jockey John Velazquez now holds money record for North American

By Clairenmike  |  October 18th, 2013  |  Animal Kingdom, Churchill Downs, Horse Racing, John Velazquez, Kentucky Derby, National Museum of Racing  |  2011 Kentucky Derby, animal kingdom, Ashado, Belmont Park, Bit Bustin, Bluegrass Cat, career earnings, Churchill Downs, Circular Quay, Commentator, Da Hoss, Eclipse Award, Flower Alley, Gary Contessa, Hall of Fame, Indian Blessing, jockey John Velazquez, Johnny “V”, Kentucky, Kentucky Derby, Kitten’s Joy, Lawyer Ron, Lemon Drop Kid, Louisville, National Museum of Racing, New York Racing Association, Pat Day, Rags to Riches, Roses in May, Scat Daddy, Storm Flag Flying, Uncle Mo  |  No Comments

Last Sunday, 2011 Kentucky Derby winning jockey John Velazquez established a record for the most purse money won by a […]

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25Sep

2011 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom doing well in Australia

By Clairenmike  |  September 25th, 2013  |  Animal Kingdom, Belmont Stakes, Dubai World Cup, Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes  |  2011 Kentucky Derby, 2013 Dubai World Cup, animal kingdom, Arrowfield Stud, australia, Breeders' Cup Mile, Darley, Darley’s Jonabell Farm, Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap, H. Graham Motion, KY, Leroidesanimaux, Lexington, New Bolton Research Center, New South Wales, Palm Meadows, Sam Fairgray, stallions, stud, Team Valor International  |  No Comments

When Arrowfield Stud in Australia announced the service fees for their ten stallions in 2013, US breeders took note. Arrowfield […]

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04Aug

Longines and Horse Racing – a great partnership!

By Clairenmike  |  August 4th, 2013  |  Belmont Stakes, Breeders' Cup, Churchill Downs, Dubai World Cup, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Santa Anita Park, Triple Crown  |  animal kingdom, Belmont Park, Belmont Stakes, Black Caviar, Breeders' Cup, breeding farms, Churchill Downs, Dubai World Cup, Game on Dude, horse racing, Jockey Club Cup, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, Longines, Pimlico, Preakness Stakes, racetracks, Santa Anita Park, Triple Crown, Wise Dan, World’s Best Racehorses Rankings  |  No Comments

One definitely noticed the Longines timepieces in the infield at the Kentucky Derby. We saw them again at the Preakness […]

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19Jun

Royal Ascot was no cup a tea for Derby winner Animal Kingdom

By Clairenmike  |  June 19th, 2013  |  Belmont Stakes, Dubai World Cup, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Uncategorized  |  2011 Kentucky Derby, 2013 Dubai World Cup, Aidan O'Brien, animal kingdom, Barry Irwin, Belmont Stakes, Breeders' Cup Mile, Churchill Downs, Daily Racing Form, Darley, Declaration of War, Graham Motion, jockey, John Velazquez, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby winner, Queen Anne Stakes, Royal Ascot, Team Valor, trained, Triple Crown  |  No Comments

Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom was the favorite to win the Queen Anne Stakes yesterday as the United Kingdom begins […]

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17Jun

Royal Ascot and Animal Kingdom

By Clairenmike  |  June 17th, 2013  |  Dubai World Cup, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown, Uncategorized  |  2011 Kentucky Derby, Ack Ack, animal kingdom, Ascot Gold Cup, Belmont, Breeders' Cup Mile, Daily Racing Form, Dubai World Cup, Epsom Oaks, Gulfstream, Jay Hovdey, June 18, Kentucky Derby, Omaha, Preakness Stakes, Queen Anne Stakes, Royal Ascot, Trainer Graham Motion, Triple Crown  |  No Comments

2011 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom is quickly becoming the English favorite with both bettors and fans for the June […]

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01Jun

EBay auction features Animal Kingdom art

By Clairenmike  |  June 1st, 2013  |  Dubai World Cup, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby  |  2011 Kentucky Derby winner, 2013 Dubai World Cup, animal kingdom, auction, d Curlin, eBay, Evening Attire, ex-race horses., horse racing, Kentucky Society, Lawyer Ron, MONEIGH®, non-profit organization, Painting, Rapid Redux, ReRun, Shackelford, Storm Cat, thoroughbred, Zenyatta  |  No Comments

An original MONEIGH® Painting by 2011 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom is up for auction on eBay. Animal Kingdom also […]

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10May

Derby winner Animal Kingdom to Royal Ascot Queen Anne Stakes

By Clairenmike  |  May 10th, 2013  |  Breeders' Cup, Churchill Downs, Dubai World Cup, Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Uncategorized  |  animal kingdom, Arrowfield Stud, Belmont Stakes, Breeders' Cup, Breeders' Cup Mile, Canford Cliffs, Churchill Downs, Dubai World Cup, Frankel, Goldikova, June 18, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby winner, Preakness Stakes, Prince of Wales’s Stakes, Queen Anne Stakes, Royal Ascot. Graham Motion, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Team Valor International, trainer, Wise Dan  |  No Comments

Graham Motion, the trainer of Dubai World Cup winner Animal Kingdom, decided after walking the course at Royal Ascot this […]

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