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2009 Kentucky Derby Winner is Mine That Bird

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 3rd, 2009 | 10 Comments
Mine That Bird is the long-shot winner of the 135th Kentucky Derby held Saturday, May 2nd at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The Derby featured a full lineup of 19 three-year-olds, after favorite I Want Revenge scratched this morning due … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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2009 Kentucky Derby Contender I Want Revenge Scratched

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 2nd, 2009 | Add a comment
After heavy rains last night, with wet track conditions at Churchill Downs and a tender ankle, the morning favorite I Want Revenge was scratched this morning from the Kentucky Derby. “When the word came out that running could hurt the horse, … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Betting on the 2009 Kentucky Derby

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 2nd, 2009 | Add a comment
This year three horses could win the race, so making a pick this year is tougher to do. Three horses are the front runners for the best odds on the day. Pioneerof the Nile has beaten many of the Kentucky … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Bodog Interviews Derby Expert Figgs McGee

by Maria Starr | May 2nd, 2009 | Add a comment
In an exclusive interview for Bodog, Jimmy Shapiro talks to his good buddy Figgs McGee, who eats and breathes horse racing — and in particular the Triple Crown of horse racing. With the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby taking … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Kentucky Derby 2009 Field

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 1st, 2009 | Add a comment
With Run for the Roses just a day away, trainers and horses are gearing up for the big event. If all 20 entrants start, this will be the fifth year in a row that the maximum number has run in … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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How to Throw a Kentucky Derby Party

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 1st, 2009 | Add a comment
Start your Kentucky Derby party 2-3 hours before the race and encourage guests to start betting early and have awesome Mint Juleps on-hand to keep the party going. Be sure you have a sweet TV to watch all the action. … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Horse Racing Analysts Give Their Kentucky Derby Picks

by Maria Starr | May 1st, 2009 | Add a comment
Steve Davidowitz has published two highly acclaimed books on thoroughbred racing and is a regular contributor to Daily Racing Form’s Simulcast Weekly and DRF Plus. Dave Tuley was the Daily Racing Form’s full-time Las Vegas correspondent from 2000 through May 2007 … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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2009 Kentucky Derby Odds and Contenders

by Elizabeth Fairview | April 30th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Saturday is looming and the 135th annual Run for the Roses is just two days away and most likely, you’ve been trolling the Net for the tastiest Mint Julep recipes and now you’re looking for the best Kentucky Derby odds. … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Mint Julep Recipe for 2009 Kentucky Derby

by Elizabeth Fairview | April 29th, 2009 | Add a comment
Each year, horse racing aficionados pound Mint Juleps in honor of the Kentucky Derby because there’s nothing like watching your winning horse cross that finish line while sipping on a classic. Since 1938, the Mint Julep has been the traditional … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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2009 Kentucky Derby Post Positions Drawn

by Elizabeth Fairview | April 29th, 2009 | 1 Comment
The 135th Kentucky Derby is near and the post positions have been announced. The odds are changing all the time as betters put money on their favorites – so get your Kentucky Derby odds now. West Side Bernie has taken … Read More Read More