Tag: Horse Racing
The Triple Crown
The Belmont Stakes, the 1 1/2-mile “Test of the Champion” is set for Saturday and will wrap up the Triple Crown run that started nearly five weeks ago with Animal Kingdom’s surprise romp in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands.
Ode to a great horse: Brass Hat is retired
At a time of year when racing’s focus is firmly on the glamorous 3-year-old division and a possible rematch between Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom and Shackleford, the Churchill Downs-based colt who rebounded to beat the former in the Preakness, we are watching thoroughbred racing at its essence.
Shack, Romans victory is one for Kentucky
As much as we celebrate the participation by local ownership teams, trainers and jockeys in the Kentucky Derby, it’s not very often that a true “home team” wins the big race on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs.
Can Animal Kingdom rule?
With the emphatic victory by Animal Kingdom in Kentucky Derby 137 now safely in the rear view mirror, the second jewel of racing’s elusive Triple Crown looms Saturday in the $1 million Preakness Stakes at Baltimore’s Pimlico.
Most important Preakness?
Saturday’s Preakness may be most important to thoroughbred racing in the history of the second jewel in the Triple Crown.
Night racing to kick off Spring Meet
Nothing compares to the energy and excitement the Kentucky Derby brings to our city. It’s a time when Louisvillians are racing around to take in as many of the festivities as possible. Since the actual race is so short, much of the excitement surrounding the Derby comes from the traditions and parties that lead up to it.
This year’s Derby – can anyone win this thing?
We’re 10 days out from the 137th Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands as these words flow from brain to fingertips, and the shrinking countdown to the first Saturday in May compels me to offer a confession.
