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397 horses nominated to the Triple Crown [Kentucky Derby]
397 horses are now eligible for the Triple Crown series through the early nomination process. Only horses made eligible to the Triple Crown can compete in the Kentucky Derby (May 5th), Preakness Stakes (May 19th), or Belmont Stakes (June 11th). The Kentucky Derby field is limited to 20 and will include four also eligibles this year. The Derby field is comprised of the horses with the most graded stakes earnings.
Sports legends of the Ville: The Trainer [Sports]
In 1994 Bud Bruner had established himself as a local boxing legend working with area greats like Muhammad Ali and Jimmy Ellis. Indeed ’94 would prove to be the veteran sportsman’s final year in the fight game, a game that had started years ago back when a young Bruner was an up and coming athlete at his alma mater, Manual High School.
Longshot I’ll Have Another romps in the Robert B. Lewis [Kentucky Derby]
I’ll Have Another, the longest price on the board at odds of 43-1, easily won the Grade 2 $200,000 Robert B. Lewis stakes at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Sitting comfortably in second throughout the 1 1/16 mile race, Doug O’Neil’s I’ll Have Another made his move around the turn and overtook the lead from Isn’t He Clever going into the stretch. I’ll Have Another finished 2 ¾ lengths in front of Empire Way, who was another 2 ¾ lengths in front of Groovin’ Solo.
Louisville Basketball Beats Rutgers 78-66 [Sports]
Louisville won its fourth straight Big East game to go to 18-5 overall and 6-4 in the Big East. Chane Behanan's career day led Louisville with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Eli Carter led Rutgers with 24 points.
Red Barn Arena to host February speed horse shows with IBRA approved barrel racing classes [Sports Equine]
Red Barn Arena, in Taylorsville, Kentucky, will be hosting two upcoming speed horse shows with IBRA approved barrel racing classes included on February 11 and 25. There is added money at these shows and no gate fees.
Warm up barrels start at 11:30 am with the show starting at 1:00 pm.
Walking Together
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The Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky (BIAK) and the Michael Quinlan Brain Tumor Foundation (MQBTF) are WALKING TOGETHER. BIAK raises awareness and funds to provide resources, support and advocacy to Kentuckians affected by brain injury and tumors. Funds raised at the Belvedere walk route will make a difference in the lives of 1 in 5 households in Kentucky affected by brain health issues.
There will be music, refreshments, children's activities and more. BIAK is a non-profit organization.
Walk MS Louisville 2012
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Walk MS is our rallying point, a time and a place for us to stand together and to be together - to help raise critical funds that support cutting edge research, drive change through advocacy, facilitate professional education and provide programs and services to help people with MS move their lives forward.
Rodes City Run 10K
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2012 represents the 32nd "running" of the Rodes City Run 10K, which is also the second "leg" of the Louisville Triple Crown of Running. The exciting 10k course is Flat, Fast and Fun, and, with a field of nearly 9,000, is ranked the 14th largest 10k in the nations (according to the 2010 USATF rankings). Proceeds from the Rodes City Run 10K, and the entire Triple Crown series, is contributed to local charities. The 2011 Louisville Triple Crown of Running donated over $160,000 to the WHAS Crusade for Children on behalf of its sponsors and participants.
Anthem 5K Fitness Classic
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The Anthem 5K is the first leg of the Louisville Triple Crown of Running. The race begins near Waterfront Park, runs along the Ohio River, then winds through historic Butchertown. The race finishes at Louisville Slugger stadium.
