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Preakness probable target for Divining Rod
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Oldsmar, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Divining Rod, third in the Tampa Bay Derby, is likely targeting the 140th Preakness Stakes on May 16 and bypassing the Kentucky Derby.
Divining Rod was made a late nominee on Monday for the Triple Crown but is being pointed to the Preakness instead o
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Get to know Godolphin's Kentucky Derby prospect Maftool
By: By Jeff Frank, The Sports Analyst
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - Since 1999, Godolphin Racing has tried to add the Kentucky Derby to its list of worldwide accomplishments, but the No. 1 North American prize has been out of reach on eight occasions.
Worldly Manner (1999) was the first horse to try after Godolphin
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International Star favored in Louisiana Derby
By: SPORTS NETWORK
New Orleans, LA (SportsNetwork.com) - International Star, winner of two straight local stakes, is the 3-1 morning-line favorite for Saturday's 102nd $750,000 Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds Race Course.
The Louisiana Derby is part of the "Road to the Kentucky Derby" points system an
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California Chrome gets desired Dubai World Cup post
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (SportsNetwork.com) - California Chrome, last year's American Horse of the Year, will start from the far outside post in a field of nine for Saturday's 20th edition of the $10 million Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse.
Trained by Art Sherman, Californi
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Upstart versus Itsaknockout headlines Florida Derby
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Hallandale Beach, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Upstart and Itsaknockout, the first two under the wire in the Fountain of Youth Stakes, will renew their rivalry in Saturday's 64th edition of the $1 million Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park.
Part of the "Road to the Kentucky Derby" schedule,
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Baffert pair early favorites for final Derby Future Wager
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) - American Pharoah and Dortmund, both trained by Bob Baffert, have been made the top two favorites for the fourth and final Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
The wagering will open Friday at noon and close 6 p.m. ET Sunday. There are 23 individual 3
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Up the Backstretch: Firing Line dances way into Kentucky Derby
By: By Don Agriss, Horse Racing Editor
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - No winner of the Sunland Derby has yet to win the Kentucky Derby. That could change this year if Sunday's exhibition by Firing Line was not just a one-time happening.
Firing Line, trained by Simon Callaghan for Arnold Zetcher, came in from Santa Ani
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Dubai Sky and Firing Line gain on the 'Road to the Kentucky Derby'
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) - Dubai Sky and Firing Line picked up the two wins from over the weekend that were available in the "Road to the Kentucky Derby" points system.
Dubai Sky, owned by Three Chimneys Farm and Besilu Stables, won Saturday's Spiral Stakes at Turfwa
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Steve Cauthen returns to Churchill Downs, 37 years later
By: SPORTS NETWORK
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - With the 141st Kentucky Derby just weeks away, Steve Cauthen remains a sought-after media interview as the man who won thoroughbred racing's most recent Triple Crown, the memorable 1978 run aboard Affirmed that electrified the sporting world 37 year
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