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6 days ago | 
upi.com | Robert Kieckhefer
May 9 (UPI) -- The field for the 150th Preakness Stakes continues to develop, with Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty out, runner-up Journalism still a maybe for the May 17 race and some significant new shooters lining up to plug in late to the Triple Crown party. Sovereignty was ruled out the Preakness early in the week, with trainer Bill saying the Godolphin brain trust decided to wait until the Belmont Stakes.
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1 week ago | 
upi.com | Robert Kieckhefer
May 6 (UPI) -- Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not run in the May 17 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course, abruptly ending hopes of a 14th Triple Crown sweep. Trainer Bill Mott indicated in the Churchill Downs winner's circle immediately after the Derby that a Preakness run was not a given for Sovereignty. The no-go was made official Tuesday.
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1 week ago | 
turftalk.co.za | Robert Kieckhefer
Ruling Court holds off fast-finishing Field Of Gold (far side) to win the 2000 Guineas (Sky Sports Racing)Sheik Mohammed’s Godolphin had weekend of a lifetime in global horse racingBy Robert Kieckhefer, UPI Racing WriterThere are good days. There are great days. And then there are — once in a great while — days like Godolphin had Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Churchill Downs in Kentucky and Newmarket in England.
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1 week ago | 
turftalk.co.za | Robert Kieckhefer
Garrix holds on in a thrilling finish to the Gr 3 Legal Eagle Stakes. (Picture: Wayne Marks)Graeme Hawkins (Gold Circle)Gavin Lerena won all three Feature races at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth yesterday and for three different stables.
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1 week ago | 
miamiherald.com | Robert Kieckhefer
May 5 (UPI) -- There are good days. There are great days. And then there are -- once in a great while -- days like Godolphin had Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Churchill Downs in Kentucky and Newmarket in England. Sheik Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and an accomplished horseman, might have dreamed of something like this weekend when he created Godolphin in the early 1990s. But he never could actually have expected it.
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1 week ago | 
upi.com | Robert Kieckhefer
May 5 (UPI) -- As usual, the Kentucky Derby got so much attention that it eclipsed a lot of other top-shelf racing during the first weekend in May, involving champions, would-be contenders and many other famous names. Here's a tightly condensed recap.
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1 week ago | 
upi.com | Robert Kieckhefer
May 5 (UPI) -- With an exciting Kentucky Derby in the books, attention shifts the second jewel of the U.S. Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course, and the possibility of a series sweep. No one was making any promises Sunday morning, but it sounded likely that, all being equal, Derby winner Sovereignty and runner-up Journalism will meet again in the Preakness.
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1 week ago | 
sports.yahoo.com | Robert Kieckhefer
May 3 (UPI) -- Sovereignty rallied by Journalism in deep stretch Saturday to win the 151st Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths, giving Dubai-based Godolphin its first victory in the Run for the Roses and a weekend international trifecta of top-level Classic victories. Sovereignty, last seen finishing second in the Grade I Florida Derby, raced well back in the 19-horse field until the final turn, when last year's 2-year-old champion, Citizen Bull, began to fade from the lead.
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1 week ago | 
upi.com | Robert Kieckhefer
May 3 (UPI) -- Sovereignty rallied by Journalism in deep stretch to win Saturday's 151st Kentucky Derby, providing Dubai-based Godolphin an international weekend trifecta of classic race victories. Sovereignty, last seen finishing second in the Florida Derby, came from well off the pace in the Derby had only Santa Anita Derby winner Journalism to catch as the race neared the finish line. With Junior Alvarado riding, he slowly cut into the lead and was well in front at the end.
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1 week ago | 
ca.sports.yahoo.com | Robert Kieckhefer
May 3 (UPI) -- The 151st Kentucky Derby headed to the post Saturday with the prospect of a wet track, an open slot in the starting gate and no firm favorite. Aside from the potential weather, the race shaped up as an entertaining and potentially lucrative wagering opportunity -- and a chance for one or more of the 19 3-year-olds to separage toward eventual stardom.
