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Jockeys turning up to the Preakness Stakes are riding for much more than prestige. For them, it’s also the opportunity at one of the biggest paydays for the year.
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10 interesting facts about American Pharoah, the legendary horse and Triple Crown winner
American Pharoah was the 12th Triple Crown winner, having broken a 37-year drought to win the famed trio of races in 2015.
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Seabiscuit: 10 interesting facts about the legendary horse
Here are 10 interesting facts about America's favorite equine underdog.
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10 interesting facts about Justify, the legendary horse and Triple Crown winner
Justify is the 13th and most recent Triple Crown winner, having achieved his milestone in 2018 in remarkable circumstances. Below are 10 interesting facts about Justify.
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The luckiest (and unluckiest) draws for the Preakness
What's in a number? We examined every Preakness Stakes since 1909 to find out which stall has the luck factor.
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True Crime in Horse Racing: Phar Lap
Since his sudden death in 1932, Australian champion Phar Lap has remained ingrained in the consciousness of the sport, both in his native land and here in North America.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for May 12, 2022
Jason looks back at his first season at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 9, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at the Kentucky Derby.
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Remembering the Run for the Roses: longtime attendee looks back on his best Derby memories
Charles VanDyne has attended approximately 60 editions of the Kentucky Derby. The still-practicing attorney from Ada, Ohio, who has been in his present office for 66 years, is proud to say he is 91 years old.
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Keen Ice stamina comes to fore with Rich Strike
With the Kentucky Derby triumph, Calumet Farm will be full of enthusiasm about Keen Ice’s stallion prospects.
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After the Racetrack: Betty's Bambino
Betty's Bambino has become an essential part of owner Allie Conrad’s life while also demonstrating how versatile a Thoroughbred can be.
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Legion Bloodstock features three in Kentucky Juvenile Stakes
A new bloodstock agency that is off to a super-fast start with its first runners will have an unusually large interest in the $200,000 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs May 5.
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How has the winning time of the Kentucky Derby changed over time?
Below we explore how the average winning Kentucky Derby time has transformed over history.
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The biggest upsets in Belmont Stakes history
The "Test of the Champion" is the final stop on the Triple Crown journey, but it’s as well known for its shocks as its superstars.
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Kentucky Oaks International Scouting Report: Shahama
A half-sister to two-time champion Lookin At Lucky, UAE Oaks (G3) heroine Shahama brings a perfect record from Dubai. Can the Kentucky-bred make a winning homecoming in the Kentucky Oaks (G1)?
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 2, 2022
Jason discusses opening night at Churchill Downs and remembers former Churchill Downs announcer Luke Kruytbosch.
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Top 10 best racehorses of all time
Ranking the greatest racehorse of all time is an exercise fraught with challenges and subjectivity. But I'm going to give it a try.
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Kentucky Derby Field 2022: A look at the jockeys
Below we look at each jockey named to ride in the current 20-horse field of the 2022 Kentucky Derby and highlight a few who could cross the finish line first on May 7 at Churchill Downs.
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The longest running sporting events in the U.S.
To understand just how long the Kentucky Derby has been a focal point in American culture, let's compare its unprecedented tenure to 10 of the longest-running major sporting events in the U.S.
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True Crime in Horse Racing: The Curious Case of the Missing Mare
Shergar's kidnapping is shocking but not unprecedented: a similar crime happened nearly six years earlier, when Canadian champion Fanfreluche was stolen from her paddock at Claiborne Farm.
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Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Summer Is Tomorrow
UAE Derby (G2) runner-up Summer Is Tomorrow figures to make an impact on the Kentucky Derby pace scenario, but can the Dubai shipper stick around for the finish?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Barber Road
Barber Road has the pedigree to handle the 1 1/4-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby (G1). But is he bred to peak on the first Saturday in May?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Summer Is Tomorrow
It’s been fascinating to watch Summer Is Tomorrow develop into an accomplished dirt horse, considering his pedigree is geared strongly toward success on turf.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree profile: Messier
Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) winner Messier has shown flashes of serious talent on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. And rest assured, he has the pedigree to be a serious player in the spring classics.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Mo Donegal
At the end of 2010, trainer Todd Pletcher headed into winter with Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Uncle Mo in his barn. Now he's back with Uncle Mo's son, Mo Donegal.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem April 19, 2022
Jason talks about attending closing night at Pompano Park.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: White Abarrio
Pedigree handicapping can be a challenge, particularly when there’s limited data to interpret. Such is the case with White Abarrio, winner of the Holy Bull S. (G3) and Florida Derby (G1).
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem April 11, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at some of his favorite moments from the weekend.
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After the Racetrack: Scorpiancer
Like The Mean Queen, Scorpiancer, 2017’s champion steeplechaser, has won multiple graded stakes over the jumps at Belmont, Far Hills, and Middleburg, but now this newly retired jump specialist has moved on to a new career as a show jumper. With his new owner and trainer, Rachael Lively, Scorpiancer demonstrates the versatility of the Thoroughbred at any age.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for April 7, 2022
Jason interviews young racing fan and content creator Ray Cotolo.
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Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Crown Pride
Since Japan’s first-ever wins in the Breeders’ Cup last November, their flagbearers have continued to rack up trophies in major international meetings, adding four on Saudi Cup Day and five on the Dubai World Cup card. Can the Kentucky Derby (G1) be next?
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem April 4, 2022
Jason talks about this weekend's big races and learning to deal with being wrong.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for March 31, 2022
In this week's column, Jason writes about doing comedy and having fun in horse racing.
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Top five storylines for 2022 Dubai World Cup Day
While grappling with the fantastic Dubai World Cup card at Meydan on Saturday, here are five storylines to watch.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for March 24, 2022
Jason interviews jockey agent Shawn Klotz to talk about him and his rider Hector Diaz Jr.
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Trends for 2022 Dubai World Cup, Golden Shaheen, Godolphin Mile, UAE Derby
Saturday’s Dubai World Cup (G1) extravaganza features outstanding fields, and the strength in depth across the card makes for a handicapping challenge. Looking at the contenders through the lens of race trends, and historical context, might help us tackle the eight rich Thoroughbred stakes. We’ll start with the dirt races and follow up in the next installment on the turf.
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Trends for 2022 Dubai Turf, Sheema Classic, Gold Cup, Al Quoz
As a companion volume to the Dubai World Cup (G1) trends, here’s an analysis of the historical context for the lucrative turf events at Meydan.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Mar. 21, 2022
Sunday we’ll have the Sunland Derby, which will be run for the first time since 2019.
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True Crime in Horse Racing: The Real Peaky Blinders
Whether they were bribing authorities or intimidating bookmakers, gangsters like the Shelby brothers of Peaky Blinders made the racetrack a dicey place to be for several decades.
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After the Racetrack: Zivo and Cherie DeVaux
When you see a former racehorse back on the track with a new job, whether it’s as a public figure or ponying young horses, the versatility of the breed is on full display.
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D. Wayne Lukas the best asset for fillies in Kentucky Derby preps
Last week's news that Secret Oath would face males in next month's Arkansas Derby (G1) puts us one step closer toward potentially seeing a filly compete in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Mar. 17, 2022
Jason Beem talks about the current Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Mar. 14, 2022
This past weekend was my first time getting to call Tampa Bay Downs’ signature race and what a day it was start to finish.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Mar. 10, 2022
Jason Beem interviews Tampa Bay Downs morning line maker Mark Luther about making a morning line.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Forbidden Kingdom
Speed is the name of the game for Forbidden Kingdom, but can his pedigree carry him over the testing 1 1/4-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Morello
The early successes for Morello may have come in sprints and short routes, but this exciting Kentucky Derby (G1) contender has the pedigree to run much farther.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Simplification
Simplification looks like a serious player for the Kentucky Derby (G1). But does he have the breeding to shine on the first Saturday in May?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Tiz the Bomb
Is there any racing surface Tiz the Bomb can’t handle?
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