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Street Sense Wins 133rd Kentucky Derby
Calven Borel rode the perfect race on the Breeders Cup Juvenile Champion, Street Sense, (Street Cry IRE–Bedazzle - Dixieland Band) owned and bred by Kentuckian James B. Tafel as he cruised along the rail from 19th place to win the 133rd Running of th ... Read the full article

UPS, NASCAR, and the Kentucky Derby Sweepstakes
The "Off to the Races Delivered by UPS" sweepstakes will award one lucky winner and a guest a trip to the April 29 Aaron's 499 NEXTEL Cup race in Talladega, Alabama. In addition to watching the race on NASCAR's biggest high-banked oval, the 2.66-mile ... Read the full article

Betting on the Kentucky Derby: How to Pick a Winning Horse
As the first leg of the Triple Crown Races, the Kentucky Derby is one of the world’s most preeminent horse racing events. Among bettors, it’s also one of the most popular. ... Read the full article

Wednesday 2007 Kentucky Derby Photos
Wednesday morning before the Kentucky Derby saw many of the horses on the track to stretch their legs. Although I was not able to get a photo credential this year, I was able to join Jane Dempsey's Kentucky Derby Junket group to tour the backside and ... Read the full article

Barbaro Injury Highlights Need for Laminitis Research Funding
Ten million dollars in equine research funding is needed to unlock the mysteries of the devastating equine disease known as laminitis, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation, Inc., said today. The life-threatening injur ... Read the full article

Pure Thoughts Horse and Foal Rescue Saves Seven on Independence Day
Loxahatchee, FL - July 6, 2007 - On this Independence Day, Pure Thoughts Horse and Foal Rescue had much to celebrate. With the help of Fans of Barbaro, Pure Thoughts welcomed seven new additions to their farm, including five orphaned foals from Kentu ... Read the full article

Exclusive Access to Kentucky Derby Hospitality Suites
GRAND HAVEN, MI -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 19, 2007 -- A Veteran boutique event-planning firm that caters to the group luxury and adventure travel needs of Fortune 500 companies has the inside track on a rare opportunity for horse racing fans to see t ... Read the full article

It's Off to the Races with Union Jack
“Official distributor of Kentucky Derby® Photographic Archive lithographs, notecards & books” Louisville, KY - December 8, 2006 – Capturing the thrills and splendor of the Kentucky Derby, Union Jack is pleased to offer seven unique collections of ... Read the full article

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. to sponsor Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Horseman’s Luncheons during derby week
Edgewood, MD, February 7, 2006- Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. proud makers of Cosequin® Equine Powder, the only oral joint health supplement brand shown effective, safe and bioavailable in horses in published controlled U.S. studies, announced their sp ... Read the full article

2007 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wager Pool One
Pool One of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager is now closed. As expected the field wound up the favorite at only 5-2. Nobiz Like Shobiz closed as the pool's second choice at 8-1 while Hard Spun tied with Street Sense for third choice at 10-1. The total ... Read the full article

Sportsbook.com updates Kentucky Derby odds
Bellamy Road still the favorite at 13-5 LOUISVILLE, KY, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportsbook.com has updated its Kentucky Derby odds in preparation for this Saturday's race. Bellamy Road is still the favorite, now with odds at 13-5 followed by Bandini ... Read the full article

Official Barbaro Portraits to Benefit Thoroughbred Charities of America
Barbaro, winner of the Kentucky Derby whose shattered leg in the Preakness brought his stunning career to a halt has been captured beautifully by veterinarian-turned-artist John Fawcett. The two original portraits were commissioned by Roy and Gretch ... Read the full article

2007 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wager Pool Two
Pool Two of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens at noon on Thursday, March 8, and closes on Sunday at 6:00pm ET with wagering available at most tracks and OTBs in North America. As usual, the field of "all other 3-year-olds" is the morning line fav ... Read the full article

Horse Fans 'Race to Recycle' at Churchill Downs
Mayor Jerry Abramson; Steve Sexton, President of Churchill Downs; Pat Franc, President of ARCO Aluminum; and Anheuser-Busch Recycling Corporation today announced a joint project that will re-energize the recycling program at the historic racetrack in time for the Kentucky Oaks and Derby races. Anheuser-Busch Recycling is joining the program which was established at the tracks two years ago. ... Read the full article

2007 Kentucky Derby Contenders Graded Stakes Earnings
With the Kentucky Derby less than a month away, the list of possible entrants is starting to take shape. Since the Derby field is limited to 20 entrants, some of these contenders are not going to get in the race. Only the top 20 entrants based on gra ... Read the full article

Sportsbook.com offers free $10 bet on Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, KY, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportsbook.com is offering horse racing fans a chance to make a free $10 bet on this weekend's Kentucky Derby. The offer is a wager on whether or not the winning time in the Kentucky Derby will be over or under t ... Read the full article

2007 Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wager Pool Three
Pool Three of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens at noon on Thursday, April 12, and closes on Sunday at 6:00pm ET with wagering available at most tracks and OTBs in North America. This time around the field is not favored but is at 20-1 while Stre ... Read the full article

Breyer to Create New Portrait Models of Barbaro
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE FUND TO FIGHT LAMINITIS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA’S SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (Pequannock, NJ – March 2, 2007) – Breyer Animal Creations®, maker of the world’s finest model horses, announced today that in re ... Read the full article

Outcry Over Racetrack Breakdowns Intensifies
The death of Kentucky Derby second-place finisher Eight Belles is causing many to question the safety and ethics of horse racing. The May '08 issue of EQUUS magazine explores research into why breakdowns occur. ... Read the full article

Sportsbook.com updates Derby odds amid heavy wagering
Bellamy Road and Afleet Alex neck-and-neck as Kentucky Derby favorites LOUISVILLE, KY, May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Horse racing fans have been gambling on the Kentucky Derby online in droves. As the biggest horse racing event of the year fast approaches, ... Read the full article