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Kentucky Derby 138 horse profile: Dullahan [Horse racing]

May 4, 2012 - 1:30pm

by Zach Everson

Insider analysis on Dullahan

Pros

Brisnet speed figures have improved every time out since his second race, so he's in form
Connections trainer Dale Romans, owner Donegal Racing and jockey Kent Desormeaux have Derby experience, having teamed together with Paddy O'Prado in 2010
Has the same dam, Mining My Own, as 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine that Bird

Cons

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Why we love the Kentucky Derby: Trainer Dale Romans [Horse racing]

May 2, 2012 - 2:36pm

Why we love the Kentucky Derby: Trainer Dale Romans [Horse racing]

by Jessie Oswald

Of all the red-letter occasions local trainer Dale Romans considers worth celebrating, none comes close to the thought of winning Derby Day.

This article appears in the April 2012 issue of Louisville Magazine. To subscribe, visit loumag.com.

The past two years that trainer Dale Romans has started a horse in the Kentucky Derby, he and his family have hosted a small after-party at their home in south Louisville. It’s a relaxed affair — homemade brisket, cold beer, horse-racing stories into the wee hours — the close to a long day powered on adrenaline.

Have a Firecracker of a good time on the Fourth at Churchill [Sports]

July 4, 2010 - 12:24am

by Josh Cook

Instead of lighting a firecracker and losing a finger or two on the Fourth of July head to Churchill Downs where general admission is free and beer and hot dogs are $1 all day.

By Josh Cook

Instead of lighting a firecracker and losing a finger or two on the Fourth of July, maybe you should just watch a Firecracker.

The Firecracker Handicap that is.

The Grade II turf race, which marks the return of 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird to Churchill Downs, highlights Sunday's final day of the 42-day Spring Meet at the Central Ave. track.

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Kiddari wins feature on final "Downs After Dark" of the summer [Sports]

July 3, 2010 - 3:41pm

by Josh Cook

Kiddari held off Vertical Vision to win the $66,500 feature race Friday night at Churchill Downs in front of a record "Downs After Dark" crowd.

By Josh Cook

Kiddari seems to like Churchill Downs, just like her momma.

The 4-year-old homebred daughter of 2004 Kentucky Derby winner Smarty Jones, won the feature race Friday night in front of a "Downs After Dark" record crowd of 32,481 at Churchill Downs.

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Mine That Bird could race at Churchill Downs this weekend [Sports]

June 30, 2010 - 12:11am

by Josh Cook

The 2009 Kentucky Derby winner hasn't won a race since winning the Run for the Roses, but he looked very good in a Monday workout at Churchill and could race here Saturday or Sunday.

By Josh Cook

The last time we saw Mine That Bird the gelding was struggling to a ninth-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Classic last November.

The next time we see the 2009 Kentucky Derby winner racing again might be this weekend at Churchill Downs.

Mine That Bird had a "bullet" workout on the track Monday and could return there for his first post-Breeders' Cup race this weekend.

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Mine that Bird wins 135th Kentucky Derby

May 2, 2009 - 6:33pm

by Zach Everson

Mine that Bird and jockey Calvin Borel bested a competitive field to win the 135th Kentucky Derby.

Mine that Bird--a 50-1 shot--and jockey Calvin Borel bested a competitive field to win the 135th Kentucky Derby, taking the $1,417,200 purse. The horse is owned by Lamantia, Blackburn & Needham/Betz Thorouighbreds.

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