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Kentucky Derby winner Orb preps for the Preakness
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Kentucky Derby winner Orb stands as he is cooled down after a workout at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Friday, May 17. The Preakness Stakes horse race is scheduled to take place May 18.
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Orb works out in preparation for the upcoming 138th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, on May 17. The Preakness Stakes, the second leg of U.S. thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, will be run Saturday.
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Orb grazes under the watchful eyes of exercise rider Jennifer Patterson (2nd R) and trainer Shug McGaughey (R) after an early morning workout in preparation for the upcoming 138th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, on May 17. The Preakness Stakes, the second leg of U.S. thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, will be run Saturday.
By James Scully, NBC Sports - (Baltimore) Orb drew the least favorable starting position in the Preakness, post No. 1, but he can overcome it, especially given the complexion of the nine-horse field. Five contestants – Goldencents, Govenor Charlie, Itsmyluckyday, Oxbow and Titletown Five – like to race on or within a few lengths of the lead and the field could stretch out early, allowing Orb plenty of room to run as he settles behind an expected legitimate pace. Continue reading here.
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5
May
2012
7:06pm, EDT
I'll Have Another wins 138th Kentucky Derby
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Jockey Mario Gutierrez rides I'll Have Another to victory in the 138th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., May 5.
I'll Have Another caught Bodemeister down the stretch and pulled away in the final furlong on Saturday to win the Kentucky Derby.

Jockey Mario Gutierrez, riding in his first Derby, guided the 3-year-old colt ahead of Bob Baffert's Bodemeister and a late closing Dullahan to win on a fast track.
-- Reported by the Associated Press
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May
2012
2:58pm, EDT
Racing fans prepare for the running of The Kentucky Oaks
Photos by Charlie Riedel / AP
Chuck Kenney, from Goodells, Mich., places a bet before the 138th running of the Kentucky Oaks horse race at Churchill Downs, May 4, 2012, in Louisville, Ky.
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Mallory McCallen, from Houston, Tx., reads through a race program before the running of the first race.
The Kentucky Oaks, sometimes called the little sister of the Kentucky Derby, is held at Churchill Downs on the Friday before the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky. It features 3-year-old Thoroughbred fillies, and the race is 1 1/8 miles long. The Oaks and the Derby are the oldest continuously contested sporting events in history and are the only horse races that continue to be held in their original venue.
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kittygirl23, thanks for your comment. I double-checked the information and you are correct. I blame my failing eyes. The type on the website is tiny. :( To you point, that's not a good reason. I regret the error.
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May
2012
12:47pm, EDT
Place your bets: Kentucky Derby horses get ready to race at Churchill Downs
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Hot walker Cesar Zarco helps give Kentucky Derby entrant Union Rags a bath at Churchill Downs on May 2, in Louisville, Ky.
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Kentucky Derby entrant Daddy Nose Best grazes after a morning workout at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 2, in Louisville, Ky.
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Exercise rider Zeke Castro takes Kentucky Derby entrant Went the Day Well for a workout at Churchill Downs on May 1.
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Horses and exercise riders walk to the track during early morning workouts as preparations are in full swing for the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 1.
For the latest updates on the upcoming race on May 6 click here for coverage on NBC Sports.
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May
2011
7:15pm, EDT
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John Velazquez rides Animal Kingdom to victory during the 137th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 7, in Louisville, Ky.
Animal Kingdom wins 137th running of Kentucky Derby
By Katie Cannon, Senior Multimedia Editor
Even if a person isn't a big horse racing fan, attending the Kentucky Derby is something that should be on everyone's 'bucket list'. Derby, as native Kentuckians call it, boasts a venue that is goose bump raising, and when those lovely animals walk onto the track supported by ankles not much bigger around than a wrist to 'My Old Kentucky Home', keeping a dry eye is a difficult thing to do. There is nothing like it. Congratulations to Animal Kingdom and all of his connections!
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Enjoyed watching the Derby. Was lucky enough to attend it nearly 50 years ago. Have had pleasure horses during my life. Know that horse racing is a job and a big money making venture for many people. However, horses bones are not well formed and strong until the animal is 5 years old.
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6
May
2011
10:58am, EDT
Fans wear hats while horses take to the track ahead of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
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A horse makes its way to the track for a morning workout at Churchill Downs Friday, May 6, 2011, in Louisville, Ky.
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Race fans watch horses gallop on the track during early morning workouts at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 6, 2011.
By Phaedra Singelis, NBC News
I wonder if the Kentucky Derby fans will give the British royal wedding attendants some competition for their hats. The Kentucky Derby will be run on Saturday.
Read more about the derby on NBC Sports.
See more fabulous hats donned at the royal wedding.
Or watch the video below from hat designer Christine Moore's appearance on TODAY.
Christine Moore, one of the premiere hat designers in horse racing, shows TODAY's Al Roker and Jenna Wolfe six different hat fashions we'll see at this year's Kentucky Derby.
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Only two hats shown? We need more variety to make a good judgment! More pictures please!
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5
May
2011
12:37pm, EDT
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Steam rises off a horse as it gets a bath after a morning workout at Churchill Downs Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Louisville, Ky.
Beautiful horse bathed in morning light, with steam from a hot bath, in Kentucky
By Phaedra Singelis, NBC News
The Kentucky Derby is this weekend. See more coverage of horse racing and the derby on NBC Sports.
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Animal Kingdom wins 137th running of Kentucky Derby

Beautiful horse bathed in morning light, with steam from a hot bath, in Kentucky