Horse Racing News is the source of thoroughbred racing information with horse racing odds, betting tips, racing picks, race results, and handicapping. Latest news and articles on top horse racing contenders, jockeys, trainers, three-year-olds, race tracks, and major stakes races such as the Triple Crown races: the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes as well as the Breeders' Cup horse races.Hall of Famer Jerry Bailey To Retire
Posted on Wednesday, January 18th, 2006
Hall of famer jockey, Jerry Bailey, second on all-time North Americans earnings list for riders, will retire at the end of the month, according to his agent Ron Anderson.
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Brother Derek Upsets Stevie Wonderboy in San Rafael
Posted on Monday, January 16th, 2006
Brother Derek upsets favorite Stevie Wonderboy’s 3-year-old debut to win the $150,000 San Rafael Stakes on Saturday at Santa Anita Park, muddling the early Kentucky Derby picture.
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Official 2006 Kentucky Derby Site Launched
Posted on Friday, January 13th, 2006
Churchill Downs has launched the official website for the 132nd Kentucky Derby and its sister race, Kentucky Oaks. The redesigned sites offer complete and updated coverage of the 2006 Derby race.
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Oaklawn Park Race Meet Begins Jan. 20
Posted on Friday, January 13th, 2006
Thoroughbred racing at Hot Springs, Arkansas starts on January 20 for its 102nd season. Oaklawn Park is home to the $1M Arkansas Derby - a major Kentucky Derby prep race.
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Road to the Derby Kicks-Off at Fair Grounds
Posted on Friday, January 13th, 2006
Road to the Derby Kickoff Day returns to the Fair Grounds meet, now running at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs. Watch newly-turned 3-year-olds prep for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, as they compete in the Risen Star Stakes (G3) and the Silverbulletday Stakes (G3).
Combined with two additional stakes, these races will complete a $100,000 Guaranteed All-Stakes Pick 4 opportunity. On last year’s Kickoff Day the All-Stakes Pick 4 paid over $5,000!
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Doctor Decherd Takes Aventura Stakes
Posted on Tuesday, January 10th, 2006
Doctor Decherd edged Itsallboutthechase by a nose Saturday in the $125,000 Aventura Stakes for 3-year-olds at Gulfstream Park, an important preparatory race for the Kentucky Derby in May.
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Afleet Alex’s Owners Honored with Special Eclipse Awards
Posted on Tuesday, January 10th, 2006
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced on Monday that Afleet Alex’s owners, Cash is King Racing Stable has been honored with the Special Eclipse Award, presented to “honor outstanding individual achievements in, or contributions to, the sport of Thoroughbred racing.”
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