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These articles are the most popular over the last month.
2008 Preakness Contenders
Info about all the horses currently scheduled to enter the 2008 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, second jewel of the Triple Crown.
2008 Kentucky Derby Results
Big Brown stalked the early pace then opened up in the stretch to win the 2008 Kentucky Derby by 4 3/4 lengths to become the first horse to win the Derby from post position 20. The filly Eight Belles finished second, but sadly broke down after the race. Denis of Cork closed from last to finish third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Kentucky Derby Winners
Information about the winners of the Kentucky Derby.
Eight Belles Tribute
A photo tribute to the filly Eight Belles who finished second in the 2008 Kentucky Derby then broke both front ankles about a quarter mile after the finish and had to be euthanized. She will be missed by many.
Coloring Book Pages - Horse Racing
Coloring Book Pages, from your About.Com Guide
Big Brown
A profile of the race horse Big Brown.
Eight Belles
A profile of the race horse Eight Belles.
Odds and Payoffs
hart showing the pay-off for a $2 bet and how win odds are calculated.
e-ponies Free Selections
E-Ponies Picks featuring horse racing selections from Liam Durbin for New York, California, and other locations.
Kentucky Chocolate Pecan Pie
This delicious treat is served at Churchill Downs and all over Kentucky on Derby Day.
Man O'War - 3/29/17 to 11/1/47
A tribute to the great Man O'War on the anniversary of his death on November 11, 1947.
Behindatthebar
A profile of the race horse Behindatthebar.
Fillies in the Kentucky Derby
Information about the fillies who have run in the Kentucky Derby.
Ruffian - Horse Racing
Ruffian, from your About.com Guide
Free Past Performances
You have to have the PPs to handicap the races. Here is where you can find free past performance data online for racing in North America.
Giant Moon
A profile of the race horse Giant Moon.
2008 Kentucky Derby Photos
There is more to the Kentucky Derby than just the races. Here is a collection of 10 photos from the 2008 Derby including scenery, hats, and more photos of Derby winner Big Brown. Enjoy!
Triple Crown Recipes
Traditional food and drinks from the Triple Crown races along with party tips and places to order supplies.
Harlem Rocker
A profile of the race horse Harlem Rocker.
Weekly Stakes Race Schedule
Weekly Thoroughbred stakes race schedule, races for $75K or more purse.
Kentucky Bear
A profile of the race horse Kentucky Bear.
Fatal Breakdowns - Horse Racing - 04/02/98
Fatal Breakdowns Explained, from your About.comGuide
Yankee Bravo
A profile of the race horse Yankee Bravo.
2008 Kentucky Derby Contenders
Info about all the latest prospects on the 2008 Triple Crown Trail updated regularly.
2008 Kentucky Derby Undercard
There were five other stakes on the 2008 Derby undercard including the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (G1) won by Einstein, the Humana Distaff Stakes (G1) won by Intangaroo, the La Troienne Stakes (G3) won by Game Face, the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G3) won by Bayou's Lassie, and the Churchill Downs Stakes (G2) won by Elite Squadron. Get the results, chart, and photos for all 5 races here.
Weekly Television Schedule
The latest schedule of televised horse racing in the US.
Tres Borrachos
A profile of the race horse Tres Borrachos.
Preakness Weather - Horse Racing
Weather forecasts for the 2001 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore, MD.
Historical Stories - Horse Racing
Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral by Ron Hale, from your About.com Guide
Betting Types and Terms
Glossary of Horse Racing terms.
Preakness Stakes Winners
Information about the winners of the Preakness Stakes.
Black-Eyed Susan
Traditional drink of the Preakness.
Triple Crown Winners and Near Misses
Triple Crown history and hopes
Recapturetheglory
A profile of the race horse Recapturetheglory.
Preakness 101
Basic introduction to the Preakness Stakes, second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Affirmed vs. Alydar - Horse Racing
The classic rivalry between two champions.
Analyzing the Kentucky Derby
Using trends and angles to try and select a winner for the 2008 Kentucky Derby.
Stevil
A profile of the race horse Stevil.
Kentucky Derby Fast Facts - Horse Racing
Kentucky Derby stats and trivia
Belmont Stakes Winners
Information about the winners of the Belmont Stakes.
Citation - Horse Racing
History and photos of Citation who won the Triple Crown 50 years ago.
Celebrities at the Kentucky Derby - Horse Racing - 05/05/01
Some of the celebrities at the 2001 Kentucky Derby
Clip-art - Horse Racing
Original Horse Racing Clip-art
Horse Racing in France - Horse Racing
What racing is like in France and the differences between their horse racing and how we do it in North America.
Riley Tucker
A profile of the race horse Riley Tucker.
2008 Kentucky Oaks Results
Favorite Proud Spell stalked the early pace then drew off to win the 2008 Kentucky Oaks by 5 lengths over Little Belle and Pure Clan. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
NTRA All-Star Jockey Championship at Lone Star Park - Horse Racing
Tons of photos from All-Star Jockey Championship at Lone Star Park.
Equine Charities - Horse Racing
Equine Charities, from your Mining Co. Guide
2008 Florida Derby Day
Results for the 2008 Florida Derby (G1) held at Gulfstream Park and won by Big Brown. Also on the card were the Shirley Jones Handicap (G2) won by Sugar Swirl, Bonnie Miss Stakes (G2) won by Shes All Eltish, and Palm Beach Stakes (G3) won by Sporting Art. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 5 races here.
Jockey Weights - Horse Racing
Are jockeys killing themselves to make weight?
Race Types
Glossary of Horse Racing terms.
Chris Antley 1966 - 2000 - Horse Racing - 12/03/00
The life, times, and tragic death of jockey Chris Antley
Kentucky Derby Seating and Tickets - Horse Racing
A guide to seating and getting tickets for the Kentucky Derby.
2008 Derby Entries
The entries have been taken and post positions drawn for Kentucky Derby 134 on May 3, 2008.
Barbaro Photo Album
A photo tribute to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro who passed away on January 29, 2007, due to complications from the injury he suffered in the Preakness.
Horse Racing - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Horse Racing guide site.
Box an Exacta
A simple how to on placing a boxed exacta bet.
Cavalia, an Unbridled Affair — Not To Be Missed
Cavalia is a new show featuring human and equine performers that is now touring North America to sold out audiences. Here is a description of the show by Charlene Keys illustrated by photographs by Tina Hines.
Understanding Horse Race Types
Here is a look at the types of races run at North American tracks, starting at the bottom and working our way up from maidens to graded stakes. This should give you a better understanding of all levels of racing and what types of races most tracks run.
NTRA Polls - Horse Racing
Results for the current NTRA Thoroughbred and Three-Year old national polls.
Eddie Arcaro Remembered - Horse Racing - 11/15/97
Enlarged view of a photo from Eddie Arcaro Remembered, from your About.com Guide
10 Fastest Kentucky Derbies
A list of the 10 fastest horses to win the Kentucky Derby.
Naming a Thoroughbred
Rules and requirements for naming Thoroughbreds.
Preakness Fast Facts - Horse Racing
Preakness stats and trivia
Kids Page - Horse Racing
Activities for kids and family friendly tracks, from your About.comGuide
Announcing Secretariat.com - Horse Racing
Announcing the new official website for the great Secretariat.
Handicapping Books
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The History of John Henry
John Henry - story of a steel driving horse
Horse Racing Glossary
Glossary of Horse Racing terms.
Collecting Derby Glasses
Collecting Kentucky Derby glasses, how to find them and what to pay.
Fusaichi Pegasus - Horse Racing - 05/06/00
Coverage of the Kentucky Derby
Famous Race Horse Biographies
Biographical books about famous race horses
Get and Use Press Credentials
a simple how to on getting press credentials and how to act when covering a major event
2006 Kentucky Derby Results
Barbaro stalked the quick early pace and powered away in the stretch to win by over 6 lengths. Bluegrass Cat was second and Steppenwolfer got up for third. Get the details, charts, and lots of photos here.
Box a Trifecta
A simple how to on placing a boxed trifecta bet.
Belmont Breeze
The traditional drink of the Belmont Stakes since 1998.
Preakness Entries - Horse Racing - 05/16/01
Entries for the Preakness, past performances, and other information
Women in Horse Racing - Horse Racing
Women and their influence on horse racing
White Carnation
The traditional drink of the Belmont, as served until 1997.
Horse Racing Screen Savers
Custom horse racing photo screen savers
Trainer Richard Dutrow Jr.
A profile of trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. who won his 1,000th race on March 3, 2007, when he sent out Kip Deville to victory in the Kilroe Mile at Santa Anita Park.
Gallop Racer Info - Horse Racing
Information on the Playstation video game Gallop Racer
Seattle Slew 1974 - 2002
Seattle Slew, the oldest Kentucky Derby winner and only Triple Crown winner still alive, died on May 7, 2002.
2007 Preakness Results
Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Street Sense finally broke the jinx to become the first horse to win both the Juvenile and the Kentucky Derby when he won the 2007 Run for the Roses. Hard Spun was second after setting the pace most of the way while second favorite Curlin finished third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
2008 Triple Crown Trail
Prep races and results leading up to the 2008 Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown.
Photo Pages - Horse Racing
Horse Racing Photos, from your About.com Guide
Charismatic Update - Horse Racing - 06/06/99
An update on the condition of Charismatic, from your Mining Co. Guide
Breakage and How it Affects Bettors - Horse Racing
Breakage and how it affects bettors, from your Mining Co. Guide
African-Americans in Racing - Horse Racing
A historical look at blacks and their contribution to the sport, from your About.com Guide
2004 Preakness Contenders
Info about all the latest prospects on the Triple Crown trail
2000 Kentucky Derby Results
Results and photos for the 2000 Kentucky Derby won by Fusaichi Pegasus
The Inspiration behind Dreamer
The new racing movie "Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story" opens on Friday October 21. Here is some more info about the film plus the true story of Mariah's Storm who inspired the screenplay.
2005 Kentucky Derby Results
Giacomo pulls off the huge upset in the 131st Kentucky Derby.
Eddie Arcaro Remembered - 1916 to 1997
A collection of photos, video, and tributes to the late Eddie Arcaro, from your About.com Guide
Smarty Jones
Smarty Jones
Kelso - "King Kelly"
History of "King Kelly", from your About.com Guide
2006 Preakness Results
Bernardini wins the 2006 Preakness easily, but Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro breaks his ankle and has to be vanned off, making it difficult to celebrate the victory for most fans.
Entries and Results
Sources for the latest entries and results for Thoroughred racing at race tracks in North America.
Breeders' Cup Workouts - Horse Racing - 10/25/01
Photos from Thursday's workouts for the Breeders' Cup 2001 World Thoroughbred Championships races.
Kentucky Derby Glasses 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. Photos of everything included so you can ID glasses you find.
Miscellaneous Clip-art - Horse Racing
Horse Racing Clip-art, from your About.com Guide
Kentucky Derby Hats - Horse Racing - 05/06/00
Coverage of the Kentucky Derby
Christmas Gifts
My top picks for horse racing related Christmas gifts this year.
Mr. Prospector - Horse Racing - 06/01/99
A look at the career of the highly influential stud, from your About.com Guide
Place a Bet
A simple how to on placing a wager.
What is the Kelly Criterion?
What is the Kelly Criterion?
Any Given Saturday
A profile of the race horse Any Given Saturday.
Curlin
A profile of the race horse Curlin.
Statues - Horse Racing
Photos of statues of famous horses, from your About.com Guide
After the Finish Line
The Race to End Horse Slaughter in America by Bill Heller. Every racing fan should read this so they fully understand the issues behind the fight to ban the current inhumane method of slaughtering of horses.
Horse Racing - Profiles
An index of Profiles for the Horse Racing guide site.
Top Kentucky Derby Jockeys
For a jockey to win the Kentucky Derby is the highlight of his career, and only a select few have won this race more than once. Here are those elite jockeys who have won the Kentucky Derby three times or more.
2004 Kentucky Derby Results
Results and photos for the 2004 Kentucky Derby.
Secretariat - Horse Racing
Secretariat, from your About.com Guide
Moni Maker's First Baby - Horse Racing - 2/15/02
Photos from Julie Krone's record breaking ride on champion trotter Moni Maker.
Racing History Books
My top picks for horse racing history books.
Analyzing the 2007 Preakness
Trying to pick a winner for the 132nd Preakness.
Royal Ascot - Horse Racing - 06/26/01
The Royal Ascot meet in England
Mint Julep
Traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby.
2006 Preakness Contenders
Info about all the horses currently scheduled to enter the 2007 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Jokes - Horse Racing
Horse Racing Humor, from your About.com Guide
Wheel an Exacta
A simple how to on placing a wheeled exacta bet.
Man O'War - Horse Racing
Enlarged view of a photo of Man O'War, from your About.com Guide
Harness Racing Photo Pages - Horse Racing
Horse Racing Photos, from your About.com Guide
Seabiscuit and War Admiral - Horse Racing
Seabiscuit and War Admiral, from your Mining Company Guide
Best Kentucky Derby Winners
The 10 best horses to ever win the Kentucky Derby based on the year end championships and other honors they won.
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2006 Breeders' Cup World Championships
2007 Preakness Entries
Info about all the horses entered in the 2007 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Holiday Shopping for Horse Racing Fans
Where to find gifts online for racing fans.
1999 Kentucky Derby - Horse Racing - 05/01/99
Results and photos from the 1999 Kentucky Derby, from your About.com Guide
1999 Belmont Stakes - Horse Racing - 06/05/99
Results and photos from the 1999 Belmont Stakes, from your Mining Co. Guide
Maryland Crab Cakes
These traditional Maryland delights are great for a Preakness party or any time of the year.
National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame - Horse Racing
National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, from your About.com Guide
Barbaro Injury Update
An update on the condition of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro after his injury in the Preakness.
Alydar - Horse Racing
Alydar, from your About.com Guide
Seattle Slew memorial
Seattle Slew memorial at Three Chimneys
The Story of Smarty Jones
The story behind 2004 Kentucky Derby winner Smarty Jones.
Failed Triple Crown Attempts - Horse Racing
Info about all horses who have won the first two legs of the Triple Crown only to fail in the Belmont.
Claim a Horse
A simple how to on claiming a race horse.
Giant's Causeway
Giant's Causeway
Key a Trifecta
A simple how to on placing a keyed trifecta bet.
2007 Belmont Stakes Results
It was a thrilling stretch duel between the filly Rags to Riches and Preakness winner Curlin, but she wouldn't give up and won by a head with Tiago third. Get the results, chart, and lots of photos here.
2005 Derby Photo Gallery
A photographic tour of the 2005 Kentucky Derby including pictures from both the Kentucky Oaks and Derby.
2003 Preakness Results - Horse Racing
Results for the Preakness on Saturday May 17, 2003
Movies - Horse Racing
Horse Racing Movies, from your About.com Guide
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