May 21, 2013

Kentucky Derby Preview: Bodemeister is early 4-1 favorite for Derby

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Dr. Kendall Hansen wasn’t worried when the Kentucky Derby draw came down to No. 14 spot or the dreaded No. 1 hole. He figured his good fortune would continue. “I don’t know why I just felt lucky. I was pulling for that from the beginning – 14 or 15,” said Hansen, [...]

Horse Racing: Gemologist unbeaten, stays No. 2 Derby contender

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(NYRA / In this photo released by the New York Racing Association (NYRA), Gemologist, ridden by Javier Castellano, wins the Wood Memorial horse race at Aqueduct racetrack Saturday, April 7, 2012, in New York.) (PhatzRadio / SI) — Derby fever is springing up all over. Owner Kendall Hansen has it now, saying he “can hardly [...]