Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Churchill Downs plans to double down on night racing next year, offering twice as many racing events under new permanent lights in hopes of whipping up interest long after the Kentucky Derby.
L. A. Times Dodgers Blog (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
The focus will be on identifying 2-year-old candidates for the Run for the Roses. Sidney's Candy is an intriguing prospect. With the Southern California horse racing scene still buzzing after the performance of unbeaten Zenyatta in last weekend's Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita, Hollywood Park opens its 27-day autumn racing season today, and the focus will be on identifying 2-year-olds who could...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Churchill Downs Inc., which counts the Kentucky Derby in its stable of businesses, staked out a bigger share of the Internet wagering sector with its deal to buy online rival Youbet.com.
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Churchill Downs Inc., which counts the Kentucky Derby in its stable of businesses, staked out a bigger share of the Internet wagering sector with its deal to buy online rival Youbet.com.
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
JAE C. HONG Associated Press Smith is sky-high after winning the Breeders' Cup Classic aboard Zenyatta, perhaps the greatest filly or mare in thoroughbred history. ARCADIA – Nothing beats perfection. Saturday at Breeders' Cup XXVI, the Sport of Kings crowned its queen as Zenyatta whipped the world. Overcoming traffic problems and pre-race dramatics at Santa Anita, undefeated Zenyatta powered...
LAist (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Zenyatta, the 5-2 favorite, will look to be the first filly or mare to win the Breeders' Cup Classic tomorrow at Santa Anita. Photo courtesy Benoit Photo. The world of horse racing is still a bit sexist. The girls don’t really have a place with the boys, or so they say. Hopefully five-year old Zenyatta will prove them all wrong in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic tomorrow at Santa...
Examiner (Free subscription) | 09/28/2009
Churchill Downs will install permanent lights at the home of the Kentucky Derby in time for the 2010 spring meet.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 09/28/2009
Churchill Downs will install permanent lights at the home of the Kentucky Derby in time for the 2010 spring meet.
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 09/28/2009
Churchill Downs will install permanent lights at the home of the Kentucky Derby in time for the 2010 spring meet.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 09/28/2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Churchill Downs will install permanent lights at the home of the Kentucky Derby in time for the 2010 spring meet.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 09/12/2009
Eduardo Caramori got his proverbial 15 minutes of racing fame 10 years ago when he ran a horse in the Kentucky Derby. First American, winner of the 1999 Flamingo Stakes, was never a factor when finishing 16th of 19 at 34-1.
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 09/09/2009
The trainer of the 2008 Kentucky Derby winner will serve a 30-day suspension after reaching a settlement with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
Look 4 Sunshine's Paradise (Free subscription) | 09/03/2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Boy, did Eight Belles hang with the boys. All that heart and her gallant fight, however, ended in the worst of all possible ways: a breakdown, an ambulance on the track. And, with no other choice, she was euthanized by injection. The day began with hope and pomp. Bolstered by the sentimental support from 157,770 fans and endorsed by presidential contender Hillary Clinton and cheered...
Charlotte Observer: Sports (Free subscription) | 08/30/2009
The Charlotte Eagles scored first on Saturday night but couldn't hold the lead, losing the USL-2 title game to the Richmond Kickers, 3-1. The Eagles were in front 1-0 at the half but gave up three goals after that. Boxing Marco Huck (26-1) won the WBO cruiserweight title with an unanimous decision against Victor Emilio Ramirez . The judges were overwhelming for Huck by 116-111, 115-112 and 116-111,...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 08/26/2009
Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will not run in Saturday's $1 million Travers Stakes because his connections said they are leery about running him just 11 days after undergoing throat surgery to repair an entrapped epiglottis.
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