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From Shergar to Zazou: Stories of Kidnapped

POSTED: May 3, 2023

Shergar wins the 1981 Epsom Derby (CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons) By Michaela Moricova Everybody has heard about Shergar. Even people who care about horse...

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The Jockey Club’s Academic Scholarship Recipients Announced for 2023-2024

POSTED: May 3, 2023

The Jockey Club Press Release LEXINGTON, Ky.—The Jockey Club announced today the recipients of its five academic scholarships, which will be awarded for the 2023-2024...

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From only eight colts, Albaugh could have three in KY Derby

POSTED: May 3, 2023

Dennis Albaugh (front left) and Jason Loutsch (center back in black) and family and friends at Monday's Kentucky Derby post-position draw. Jennie Rees photo ‘My...

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2YO Maiden Special Weight ‘Picks, Plays and Pontification’ – Churchill Downs, 05/03/2023

POSTED: May 2, 2023

Churchill Downs, Race 2 – Wednesday, May 3, 2023 By 2YO EdgeMan Life is good!  No, we are not talking about the horse by that...

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Churchill Downs 50/50 Charitable Raffle Returns

POSTED: May 2, 2023

Winner Drawn Before the 149th Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs Press Release LOUISVILLE, Ky.– Churchill Downs Incorporated Foundation announced today it will once again conduct a 50/50 Charitable...

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Wet Paint Installed as 5-2 Favorite in Kentucky Oaks 149

POSTED: May 1, 2023

Wet Paint gets in a morning gallop at Churchill Downs (Coady Photography) Churchill Downs Press Release LOUISVILLE, Ky.— Godolphin’s homebred Wet Paint has been installed...

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KyOaks: The Fillies Run for the Lilies

POSTED: May 1, 2023

Affirmative Lady works in company under her regular rider Kevin Lundie. (Maggie Kimmitt photo) Fourteen Fillies are busy getting in their final preparations for the $1.25...

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Forte Garners 3-1 Morning Line Favoritism in Kentucky Derby 149

POSTED: May 1, 2023

Forte puts in his final breeze ahead of the Run for the Roses (JennyPhoto/Past The Wire) Churchill Downs Press Release LOUSIVILLE, Ky.— Repole Stable and...

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KyDerby149: Odds on Post Positions

POSTED: May 1, 2023

J. Keeler Johnson/Kentucky Derby What gate will your Kentucky Derby pick be starting from?  How much does post position matter in the Kentucky Derby? What are...

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