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The 1953 Kentucky Derby: Native Dancer's Only Blemish

POSTED: July 17, 2020

The 1953 Kentucky Derby was supposed to be the coronation of Native Dancer as the king of Thoroughbreds. The gray son of Polynesian was unbeaten...

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Drury's options for Art Collector: Prep in Ellis Park Derby or train up to Kentucky Derby

POSTED: July 16, 2020

HENDERSON, Ky. (Wednesday, July 15, 2020) — If Keeneland’s Toyota Blue Grass Stakes winner Art Collector races again before the Sept. 5 Kentucky Derby, it...

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The Photo Finish...

POSTED: July 14, 2020

"Who Got the Photo" I haven't been to Belmont Park in a while. The place holds a dear spot in my heart and I have...

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Art Collector Defeats Swiss Skydiver To Win Toyota Blue Grass; Picks Up 100 Kentucky Derby Qualifying Points

POSTED: July 11, 2020

Bruce Lunsford’s homebred Art Collector roared past the filly Swiss Skydiver at the eighth pole and drew off to a 3½-length victory Saturday afternoon in...

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Swiss Skydiver Looms Large In Bluegrass Kentucky Derby Prep

POSTED: July 11, 2020

This year’s (G2) Blue Grass Stakes looks different from previous years for a number of reasons. One is because of the time; July is not...

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Fields Set for Saturday’s Toyota Blue Grass and Central Bank Ashland

POSTED: July 9, 2020

Filly Swiss Skydiver to face males in Toyota Blue Grass  LEXINGTON, KY – Post positions for Saturday’s 96th running of the Toyota Blue Grass (G2)...

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Churchill Downs September Derby Meet Boasts $9.85 Million in Stakes

POSTED: July 8, 2020

Total of 18 Stakes Led by Rescheduled Kentucky Oaks on Sept. 4 and Kentucky Derby on Sept. 5   LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A total of 18...

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Summer Destination: Kentucky Derby Museum Now Open For Tours

POSTED: June 30, 2020

Louisville, Ky. – The Kentucky Derby Museum opened Monday, June 29. The Museum has slightly altered its operating hours and offerings to align with state...

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CHURCHILL DOWNS TO STAGE KENTUCKY DERBY 146 WITH SPECTATORS ON SEPT. 5

POSTED: June 25, 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, June 25, 2020) – Churchill Downs Racetrack announced that after consultation with Gov. Andy Beshear and state public health officials the 146th...

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