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2009 Belmont Stakes Winner is Summer Bird

by Maria Starr | June 7th, 2009 | Add a comment
Jockey Kent Desormeaux, who finished second twice before at the Belmont Stakes, wins the 2009 Belmont Stakes riding Summer Bird. The other bird, Mine That Bird, hung back for most of the race and then made an early move — … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Big Brown Ekes Out Win at Haskell Invitational

by Michelle da Silva | August 7th, 2008 | 1 Comment
It wasn’t the way most expected Big Brown to win – by blowing away the field – but he eked out a victory nonetheless in Sunday’s Gr. 1 $1 million Haskell Invitational. It was the 3-year-old’s first race since his … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Hottest Jockeys at the Belmont Stakes

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | June 6th, 2008 | 1 Comment
The Belmont Stakes is happening this weekend, and the horses aren’t the only stallions we’ll be keeping our eyes on. Bring your binoculars because there’s plenty of eye candy hiding under those helmets! Garrett Gomez: The 36-year-old jockey from Tuscon, Ariz., … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Kent Desormeaux Climbs Aboard Big Brown at Preakness

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | May 8th, 2008 | Add a comment
After a victory at the Kentucky Derby, jockey Kent Desormeaux will climb aboard Big Brown at Preakness Stakes. (AI Wire photo) With his victory in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby aboard Big Brown, jockey Kent Desormeaux added to an already impressive resume. The Hall of Fame rider captured racings most sought after prize for the third time. The Louisiana native won the 1988 Derby … Read More Read More