July 1st, 2009 12:05am

Matchmaker, matchmaker make me a match

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     Everyone seems to agree that the “Sport of Kings” is on a downward slide. The Triple Crown fared well in TV viewing and attendance, but the sport in general needs help. Is there something else that can be done to help raise new interest?        Now that the Triple Crown is behind us, most of the attention has switched to horse racing’s feminine side.       Undefeated Zenyatta and one of this year’s top … Read More »

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June 30th, 2009 12:05am

Mine That Bird breezes at Churchill Downs

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         Marty McGee of the Daily Racing Form reports that Mine That Bird was sent through his first workout since finishing third as the favorite in the June 6 Belmont Stakes when he breezed an easy half-mile in 51 seconds Monday morning over a fast track at Churchill Downs.       Going shortly after the renovation break, and with jockey Calvin Borel keeping him several paths off the inner rail, MineThat … Read More »

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