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Racing Memorabilia Museum - from Derby glasses to advertising signs and more including an updated section on Bobble Heads.
2008 Preakness Contenders - It looks like Big Brown may be the only Derby horse to go to Maryland, with the rest waiting for the Belmont, so lots of new horses will show up here. Get profiles with photos and other info for all the top contenders here. New!
Game Face winning the La Troienne Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday May 3.
Big Brown romps in the 2008 Kentucky Derby - He went off the 2.40-1 favorite and drew off to win by 4 3/4 lengths over the filly Eight Belles with Denis of Cork third. Sadly Eight Belles broke down after the race. Get the results, chart, and photos here. New!
Kentucky Derby Virtual Postcards - 4 different Big Brown cards you can send to your online friends, plus the Derby winners from 2001-2007. Also lots of other types of racing postcards are available. New!
Eight Belles Tribute - A photo tribute to the gallant filly Eight Belles. She will be missed by many. Online postcards also available. New!
Kentucky Derby Undercard Results and Photos - There were 5 other stakes on Derby day including the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1) won by Einstein. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here. New!
Kentucky Derby Field Photos - Each of the 20 Derby starters in the post parade. New!
More Derby Day Photos - 20 more photos including Curlin on the red carpet, more from the Derby, plus Big Brown on Sunday. New!
Derby Hat Photos - Hats are everywhere on Oaks and Derby day. Here are 64 hats from elegant to ridiculous for your enjoyment. New!
Kentucky Oaks Results and Photos - Favorite Proud Spell won by 5 lengths in the slop with Little Belle second and Pure Clan third. Get the results, chart, and photos here. New!
Kentucky Oaks Undercard Results and Photos - There were 5 other stakes on Oaks day including the Louisville Stakes (G2) won by Ginger Punch. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here. New!
2008 Kentucky Derby Entries and Post Positions - A field of 20 was entered with Big Brown in post #20 set as the favorite at 3-1. Get the entries, post positions, and morning line odds here!
Analyzing the Top Kentucky Derby Contenders - Our annual analysis of the top contenders to try and select a winner by matching each to the profile of a Kentucky Derby winner.
Thursday Kentucky Derby Photos - 15 Derby horses, including favorite Big Brown, and 7 Oaks fillies, both in the morning and some paddock schooling in the afternoon at Churchill Downs.
Wednesday Kentucky Derby Photos - 14 Derby horses and 8 Oaks fillies plus 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin from the morning works and paddock schooling at Churchill Downs.
2008 Kentucky Oaks Entries - A field of 12 was entered headlined by trainer Larry Jones' filly Proud Spell. Get the entries, odds, and post positions here.
Monday Kentucky Derby Photos - Six Derby horses and two Oaks fillies from Friday and Monday morning on the track and in the barns courtesy of EquiSportPhotos.com.
2008 Breeders' Cup Ticket Applications - Register online now to get the application mailed on May 1st. Applications for the lottery are due by June 9 and if you get tickets for this year you get an option to keep them in 2009.
Derby Contender Graded Stakes Earnings - Ranks the top contenders by earnings through April 20. This is what determines who can get in the starting gate on Derby day. This is the final list since there are no more graded preps left.
2008 Triple Crown Trail - Check out the schedule and results for all the preps leading to the 2008 Triple Crown. All the preps are over now, and all results are posted.
2008 Hall of Fame Inductees - Three horses, two jockeys, and one trainer have been elected to the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame this year. Find out about them all here.
Week 3 Stakes at Keeneland - The featured stakes of the week was the Lexington Stakes (G2) which was won by Behindatthebar while favorite never made a move and finished 6th. Get the results, chart, and photos here for this plus the Doubledogdare, Ben Ali, Appalachian, Fort Harrod, Giant's Causeway, and Royal Chase Stakes.
Review: Betting the Kentucky Derby - How to Wager and Win on America's Biggest Horse Race by Dean Keppler. Breaks the task of handicapping the Derby into easy to understand strategies that any bettor at any level of play can implement and gives strategies for wagering as well.
Review: Kentucky Derby Glasses Price Guide - A Comprehensive Guide to Collecting Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glasses and Shot Glasses edited by Judy Marchman. This new 2008 edition is an invaluable tool for anyone who collects Derby, Preakness, Belmont, or Breeders' Cup glasses and shots.
Blue Grass Weekend Stakes at Keeneland - Monba won the Blue Grass by a neck of Cowboy Cal with favorite Pyro a dismal 10th. Get the results, chart, and photos here for this plus the Commonwealth, Jenny Wiley, Maker's Mark Mile, Beaumont, and Shakertown Stakes.
Derby and Oaks Future Wager Pool Three - Pool 3 is now closed and the favorite for the Derby was Big Brown at 3-1 while Eight Belles was the favorite for the Oaks at 8-1. Get all the horses, final odds, and free past performances here.
Wood Memorial and Bay Shore Stakes - Tale of Ekati duelled with favorite War Pass in the stretch to win by a half length in the Wood Memorial. In the Bay Shore Stakes, favored J Be K drew off to win by 5 lengths over Gattopardo. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Carter and Excelsior Handicaps - On the card with the Wood, Bustin Stones won the Carter Handicap, his first Grade 1 race, remaining undefeated in 6 career starts. Temporary Saint led wire to wire to upset favorite Nite Light in the Excelsior Handicap. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Curlin romps in the Dubai World Cup - He took command in the stretch and drew off to win by 7 3/4 lengths over Asiatic Boy and Well Armed. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Big Brown an easy winner in the Florida Derby - He led the whole way and drew off to win by 5 lengths over longshots Smooth Air and Tomcito. Get the results, chart, and photos here for this plus 3 other stakes on the card.
Dubai World Cup Scenic Photos - A selection of scenic and other interesting photos from Dubai World Cup day.
Sun Classique wins the Dubai Sheema Classic - She beat the boys by 2 3/4 in the 1 1/2 mile turf race with favorite Viva Pataca second and Doctor Dino third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Jay Peg upsets in the Dubai Duty Free - The South African-bred rallied on the far outside to just get up over Darjina, paying over $75 to win. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
US horses strike again in the Golden Shaheen - Benny the Bull battled down the stretch then drew off to win by 1 3/4 lengths over Idiot Proof in the Dubai Golden Shaheen, once again proving the US horses dominate the race. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Honour Devil takes the UAE Derby - He took the lead at the quarter pole and drew off to win by 4 1/4 lengths over stablemate Royal Vintage. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Diamond Stripes wins the Godolphin Mile - He battled for the lead the whole way, taking over at the final furlong to win by 1 1/2 lengths. Get the results, chart, and photos for this and the Dubai Kahayla Classic here.
Friday Dubai World Cup Workouts - Photos and comments for 28 more horses entered in the Dubai World Cup card on Saturday. It was a busy morning as everyone tried to get a last trip over the track before race day.
Thursday Dubai World Cup Workouts - Photos and comments for 24 more horses pre-entered in the Dubai World Cup card on Saturday, including 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin.
Dubai World Cup Entries and Post Position Draw - A field of 13 was entered for the World Cup with Curlin set as the 2-5 favorite. Get the all the entries plus free past performances for the entire card here.
Wednesday Dubai World Cup Workouts - Photos and comments for 21 more horses pre-entered in the Dubai World Cup card on Saturday, including 2007 Breeders' Cup Sprint runner-up Idiot Proof.
Tuesday Dubai World Cup Workouts - Photos and comments for 22 more horses pre-entered in the Dubai World Cup card on Saturday, including 2007 Japan Cup winner Vermilion.
Monday Dubai World Cup Workouts - Photos and comments for 22 horses pre-entered in the Dubai World Cup card on Saturday, including 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin.
Adriano wins the 2008 Lane's End Stakes - He stalked the pace before taking off to win by 2 1/2 lengths over favorite Halo Najib with Medjool third. Get the results, charts, and photos for this plus the Rushaway and Hansel Stakes also for the 3-year-olds.
Maren's Meadow wins the 2008 Bourbonette Oaks - She went wide to win by 1 1/4 lengths over Valentine Fever and favorite A to the Croft on the Lane's End Stakes undercard. Get the results, charts, and photos for this plus the Queen Stakes.
Review: My Guy Barbaro - A Jockey's Journey Through Love, Triumph, and Heartbreak with America's Favorite Horse by Edgar Prado with John Eisenberg. Jockey Edgar Prado tells about his special bond with Barbaro and how the whole experience affected him.
2008 Cheltenham Festival - Marking the end of the winter National Hunt racing season, this is where the top jumps horses from England and Ireland meet up. Get the results, chart, and photos for the 10 Group 1 jump races here.
Louisiana Derby and Fair Grounds Oaks - Pyro lived up to his short odds with an easy 3 length victory in the 2008 Louisiana Derby. Proud Spell finally beat her nemesis Indian Blessing in the Fair Grounds Oaks in a virtual match race. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Louisiana Derby Undercard Stakes - Also on the card were the New Orleans Handicap won by Circular Quay, the Mervyn Muniz Handicap won by Proudinsky, the Duncan F. Kenner Stakes won by Euroears, and the Bienville Stakes won by Danceroftherealm. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Derby and Oaks Future Wager Pool Two - Pool 2 is now closed and the favorite for the Derby was Pyro at 4-1 while Country Star was the favorite for the Oaks at 5-1. Get all the horses, final odds, and free past performances here.
John Battaglia Memorial Stakes - Absolutely Cindy, the only filly in the race, rallied from last to upset at odds of 20-1 at Turfway Park. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Curlin wins his 2008 debut - 2007 Horse of the Year and Breeders' Cup Classic winner Curlin made a successful return to the races in 2008 with an easy win Thursday night in the $175,000 Jaguar Trophy at Nad al Sheba Racecourse in Dubai. Next up for him should be the Dubai World Cup.
Fountain of Youth Stakes Weekend - Sunday at Gulfstream Park, Cool Coal Man won his stakes debut in the Fountain of Youth (G2) while 2-year-old champ War Pass won his first start of the year easily in an allowance. On Saturday, Einstein won the Gulfstream Park Turf Stakes (G1).
Winning Colors 1985-2008 - Winning Colors, the third and last filly to win the Kentucky Derby, was euthanized at the age of 23 on Sunday due to colic complications.
Trainer Steve Asmussen wins #4000 - Trainer Steve Asmussen saddled his 4,000th winner on Sunday February 17 when J J's Bud won the third race at Oaklawn Park. Asmussen now ranks eighth on the all-time list for wins by a trainer.
Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wagers Pool 1 - Pool 1 is now closed and the field was the favorite for the Derby at 3-1 while Indian Blessing is the favorite for the Oaks at 4-1. Get all the horses, odds, and free past performances here.
Jockey Edgar Prado wins #6000 - Jockey Edgar Prado won his 6,000th race on Sunday, February 10, 2008 aboard Sumphin in the 6th race at Gulfstream Park. He is the 16th jockey in North America to achieve this feat.
Risen Star and Silverbulletday Stakes - Pyro made an impressive late rally to win the Risen Star while Indian Blessing outclassed her rivals in the Silverbulletday. Get the results, charts, and photos for both here.
Mineshaft Handicap and Pan Zareta Stakes - Favorite Grasshopper drew away in the Mineshaft as did Graeme Six in the Pan Zareta. Get the results, charts, and photos for both here.
Fair Grounds Handicap and Colonel Power Stakes - Daytona led wire-to-wire in the Fair Ground Handicap while Euroears got up to win in the Colonel Power. Get the results, charts, and photos for both here.
2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships to be held at Santa Anita - Santa Anita Park will be the first track to host the Breeders' Cup World Championships in consecutive years as they were selected to host the 2009 event as well as the 2008 event already scheduled.
2008 Triple Crown Nominations - The early nominations have been released and 449 horses have been nominated this year, only 1 less than last year. Check out the list sorted by name, sire, trainer, or owner.
2008 Donn Handicap and Swale Stake - Spring at Last was a mild upset in the Donn while Eaton's Gift won the Swale Stakes on Saturday at Gulfstream. Get the results, charts, and photos for both here.
Review: Kentucky Derby 133 Review - edited by Leonard Lusky. This beautiful coffee table size photo book gives the full experience of Street Sense's Derby win in over 120 lovely photos.
Barbaro to be buried at Churchill Downs - Owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson announced on the one-year anniversary of his death, that 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro's ashes will be buried at a special monument to be built outside Gate 1 at Churchill Downs. A life-size bronze statue will be unveiled at the site in 2009.
2008 Sunshine Millions - In the 6th renewal of this event for Florida and California-breds, Breeders' Cup Distaff winner Ginger Punch won her 2008 debut in the Sunshine Millions Distaff while Go Between took the Classic at Santa Anita. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 8 races here.
2007 Experimental Free Handicap - 2-year-old champion War Pass tops the list at 127 lbs. with Dixie Chatter second at 120. Indian Blessing is the top filly at 123 lbs. Get the details and who the dual qualifiers are here.
Review: Fix Six - by Noel Michaels. This novel brings up just about every crooked thing ever done in racing and weaves it into an interesting and humerous work of fiction.
Curlin wins Horse of the Year - The 2007 Eclipse Awards were handed out on Monday night and Curlin was the big winner. Get all the winners with photos and vote totals here.
Santa Anita Weekend Stakes Results - There were 6 graded stakes at Santa Anita this weekend including the San Rafael won by El Gato Malo, the Santa Ynez won by Indian Blessing, and the San Fernando won by Air Commander. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 6 here.
"Road to the Derby" Kickoff Day at the Fair Grounds - There were 6 stakes on the card including the Lecomte won by Z Fortune, the Tiffany Lass won by Jolie the Cat, and the Louisiana Handicap won by Silver Lord. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 6 here.
First Lady Handicap Results - Favorite Sugar Swirl drew away in the stretch to win by 2 1/2 lengths at Gulfstream Park. Get the results, chart, and photo here.
Curlin has his first workout for 2008 - Breeders Cup Classic winner and Eclipse Award finalist Curlin finally made his first official return to the racetrack as a 4-year-old on Sunday morning with a timed workout at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans.
2007 Eclipse Award Finalists - The finalists for the equine and human Eclipse Awards were announced on Friday so check out who is up for what award and vote for your favorites.
2007 Year in Review - As we near the end of the year, it is time to take a look back at the highs and lows of 2007.
2007 Saturday Breeders' Cup Results - The main event of the Breeders' Cup was Saturday with the 8 Grade 1 races. Curlin was an impressive winner in the Classic, becoming the top candidate for the Horse of the Year title. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 8 races here. More for each race here:
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Juvenile
F&M Turf
Sprint
Mile
Distaff
Turf
Classic
2007 Friday Breeders' Cup Results - The inaugural runnings of the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, Filly and Mare Sprint, and Juvenile Turf were on Friday this year. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 3 plus the undercard here. More for each race:
F&M Sprint
Juvenile Turf
Dirt Mile
Rags to Riches wins the Belmont! - It was a thrilling stretch duel between her and Preakness winner Curlin but she wouldn't give up and won by a head with Tiago third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Curlin by a head over Street Sense in the Preakness - Street Sense had the lead in the stretch, but Curlin wore him down to get up at the wire. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
Street Sense wins the 2007 Kentucky Derby - He finally broke the Breeders' Cup Juvenile jinx to become the first horse to win both races. Hard Spun was second after setting the pace most of the way and Curlin was third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2006 Breeders' Cup Results - It was mostly a day of longshots as only 2 favorites won all day. Highlights include Invasor upsetting heavy favorite Bernardini in the Classic and Ouija Board winning the Filly and Mare Turf for the second time. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 8 races here:
Juvenile
Juv.Fillies
Mile
Sprint
F&M Turf
Distaff
Turf
Classic
Breeders' Cup Virtual Postcards - All eight winners plus some scenic images you can send to your online friends. Also lots of other types of racing postcards are available.
Stallion Postcards - A selection of online postcards to send to your friends featuring 12 of the stallions from the farm tour.
Mariah's Storm - the inspiration behind "Dreamer" - The new racing movie "Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story" opens on Friday October 21. Here is some more info plus the true story of Mariah's Storm who inspired the story.
My Eclipse Award winning photo! - It is still hard to believe I won! Here is the photo along with how I took it and a couple of follow up shots.
Racing Jigsaw Puzzles - a selection of my photos made into online jigsaw puzzles in your choice of difficulty.
Man O'War Trivia Quiz - See just how much Man O'War history you know!
Cavalia, an Unbridled Affair - Ok it isn't racing, but we all love horses anyway. Thanks to Tina Hines and Charlene Keys here is a look at Cavalia, a showcase of human and equine performers currently touring.
The Smarty Jones Story - where he came from and how he almost died before ever getting to race plus the stories of his connections. Updated after the Belmont with more info and new photos.
Racing Wallpaper - a selection of wallpaper for your computer screen including three different ones featuring Smarty Jones.
Man O'War Merchandise - shirts, mugs, a lunchbox, and more with Man O'War on them using my own photos and painting.
Seabiscuit - a timeless classic - shirts, mugs, mousepads, license plate frames, and even a lunchbox for Seabiscuit using my own photos and painting.
Bobbleheads - check out some of the bobbles given away and updated prices for all the bobbles. The latest is Rene Douglas at Arlington park plus a new limited edition Ron Turcotte from Secretariat.com! Updated!
Photo Merchandise - shirts, mousepads, posters, and more featuring my photos.
Trivia Quiz - Test your knowledge of the Breeders' Cup, the Triple Crown races, Seabiscuit, or Canadian racing with this online trivia quiz.
Fan Photo Archive - Upload your own racing photos to our new online library and share them with others.
TV Schedule - what's on TV this week Updated weekly!
Stakes Race Schedule - upcoming stakes worth $75K or more Updated weekly!
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current, hot, and recommended books and other items available thru Amazon.com - Updated!
Recent Reviews:
Expert Handicapping - by Dave Litfin
May The Horse Be With You - by Harvey Pack with Peter Thomas Fornatale
Crushing the Cup 2007 - by Jim Mazur and Peter Mallett
2007 Horseplayers Expo Collector's Edition DVD Set - from DRF
Kelso the Horse of Gold - by Linda Kennedy
Greatest Kentucky Derby Upsets - by the staff of Blood-Horse Publications
Triple Crown Undercard Handicapper 2007 - by Jim Mazur
Triple Crown Handicapper 2007 - by Jim Mazur
Memoirs of a Longshot - A Riproarious Life by W. Cothran "Cot" Campbell
Kentucky Derby 132 Review - from Churchill Downs
The Best and Worst of Thoroughbred Racing - by Steve Davidowitz
Trainer Angles - Maximizing Profits using Formulator and Advanced Trainer Stats by Dean Keppler
Man O'War - A Legend Like Lightning by Dorothy Ours
Crushing the Cup 2006 - by Jim Mazur and Peter Mallett
Trackside Trivia - by Tom Gimbel
Del Mar Racetrack - by Kenneth M. Holtzclaw and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Black Maestro - by Joe Drape
Horse Racing Coast to Coast - by Michael Walmsley and Marlene Smith-Baranzini
From Aintree to York - by Stephen Cartmell
Exotic Betting - by Steven Crist
Racing My Father - by Patrick Smithwick
The Kingmaker - by Avalyn Hunter
Horse Racing's Top 100 Moments - by Blood-Horse Staff
A Fine Place to Daydream - by Bill Barich
Triple Crown Handicapper 2006 - by Jim Mazur
The Power of Early Speed - by Steve Klein
Professional Care of the Racehorse - by T.A. Landers
The Great Match Race - by John Eisenberg
Silver Dreams - by Sondra Rice Newman
Champions - by the staff of Daily Racing Form
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Art Store -
horse racing posters and prints from Art.com Updated!
Clip Art - free for you to use. Just added new Seabiscuit clip art! Updated!
Free Screen Savers - All new screen savers including the 2001 Derby, Eclipse winners, and Breeders' Cup winners plus others.
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