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Entries from May 2009

Kentucky Derby 135 Recap and Review

May 3rd, 2009 · Comments Off

(As per Churchill Downs release)
MINE THAT BIRD – The morning after the stunning victory in the $2,177,200 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) by Mine That Bird was a busy one for his owners and trainer – and for the 3-year-old gelding that won the roses with his last-to-first rally along the rail […]

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Ankle problem forces scratch of morning line favorite I Want Revenge from Derby 135

May 2nd, 2009 · Comments Off

(As per Churchill Downs release)
Morning-line favorite I Want Revenge was scratched for the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) on Saturday morning after an undiagnosed problem was detected in the left front ankle of the Jeff Mullins-trained colt.
Dr. Foster Northrop, the attending veterinarian, x-rayed and ultra-sounded the ankle without […]

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