Story Highlights Horse racing hasn’t had a Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978 Trainer had Kentucky Derby not Triple Crown in his thoughts No. 1 post position has not been kind to Preakness runners (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — BALTIMORE – Trainer Shug McGaughey spent most of his adult life dreaming and working toward [...]
Horse Racing Recap: Orb trying to stay on course to make Triple Crown history
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Horse Racing Recap: Derby winner Orb impresses with workout at Belmont
May 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
NEW YORK (AP) – Kentucky Derby winner Orb has completed his final workout before the Preakness Stakes, breezing four furlongs in 47.18 seconds at Belmont Park. With exercise rider Jennifer Patterson aboard, Orb moved effortlessly around the track Monday morning. The time is considered fast for a final work before a big race. Shug McGaughey [...]
Horse Racing Recap: Derby winner Orb gallops in New York
May 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
BALTIMORE (AP) – Kentucky Derby winner Orb galloped 11/4 miles under exercise rider Jenn Patterson at Belmont Park on Friday, and trainer Shug McGaughey said he’s “pleased with everything I’ve been seeing.” Orb closed from 17th to win the Derby by 21/2 lengths last week, and is expected to have a final workout on Monday [...]
Horse Racing Recap: Preakness looms as Orb’s biggest hurdle
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Story Highlights Orb will go for the second leg of the Triple Crown on May 18 at the Pimlico Preakness Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey finally won his first Kentucky Derby with Orb McGaughey: “I can’t wait to get to Baltimore.” (PhatzRadio / AP) — LOUISVILLE–It takes three to win racing’s Triple Crown. But [...]
Horse Racing Recap: Top Kentucky Oaks, Derby finishers test clean
May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Orb leads the field down the stretch to win the 2013 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Top finishers all tested clean.(Photo: Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights Top finishers in the Kentucky Oaks and Derby tested clean after the race Five Derby horse and three from the Oaks were tested and all came out [...]
Horse Racing Recap: Preakness looms as Orb’s biggest hurdle
May 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Story Highlights Orb will go for the second leg of the Triple Crown on May 18 at the Pimlico Preakness Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey finally won his first Kentucky Derby with Orb McGaughey: “I can’t wait to get to Baltimore.” (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — LOUISVILLE–It takes three to win racing’s Triple Crown. [...]
2013 Kentucky Derby Preview: Giant Finish joins the Kentucky Derby lineup
May 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(Unbeaten Verrazano (front) and Itsmyluckyday work out in preparation for the Kentucky Derby. America’s Best Racing) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Derby lineup changed unexpectedly with the addition of Giant Finish. The horse was not in the Derby discussion until late Tuesday afternoon, when the owners – the Sunrise Stable – decided they wanted [...]
Horse Racing Recap: Vyjack owner talks Gotham, Derby and Pick-Six
March 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
David Wilkenfeld, right, wearing jeans, leads his 3-year-old gelding, Vyjack, to the winner’s circle along with trainer Rudy Rodriguez, left, after winning the Gotham Stakes.(Photo: Adam Coglianese, NYRA) Story Highlights Vyjack is a three-year-old gelding owned by David Wilkenfeld Vyjack remained unbeaten after winning the Gotham Stakes last weekend Wilkenfeld believes his horse is worthy [...]
Horse Racing: Officials seek tax break to boost ND horse racing
January 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – It has been nearly a decade since high-stakes horse racing gamblers bailed out of North Dakota amid a federal investigation, taking with them much of the money the state’s horse owners and breeders thought would help develop their industry. Now racing officials are asking the Legislature to use tax incentives to [...]
Horse Racing: Aqueduct cancels Saturday card
December 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
NEW YORK (AP) – Aqueduct has canceled the Saturday card due to anticipated rain and snow showers in the New York area. Both Aqueduct and Belmont Park remained open for simulcast betting on out of town tracks. Live racing is scheduled to resume on Sunday. Aqueduct, normally dark on Monday and Tuesday, will also race [...]
