July 13th, 2009 10:27am

Mine That Bird, Rachel Alexandra turn in works

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     Marty McGee of the Daily Racing Form reports that Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird was sent through another workout Monday over a fast track at Churchill Downs, breezing five furlongs in 1:02 on a cool, sunny morning.     Going shortly after the renovation break, and with Jamie Theriot aboard, Mine That Bird galloped out six furlongs into the clubhouse turn in 1:15. The 1:02 clocking was the 12th-fastest of … Read More »

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July 7th, 2009 08:48am

Rider merry-go-round continues on Mine That Bird

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     Daily Racing Form’s Mart McGee reports that Mine That Bird, the Kentucky Derby winner, was sent through his second workout since his last race, the June 6 Belmont Stakes, when he breezed a half-mile in 49.40 seconds Tuesday morning over a fast track at Churchill Downs.      Going shortly after the renovation break, and with Jamie Theriot aboard, Mine That Bird went in splits of 13.20 seconds, 25.60, and 38 … Read More »

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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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