2 New York, NY (PMKBNC) – USPS is selling commemorative envelopes marking the running of the 2013 Kentucky Derby and Oaks races, and the accomplishments of 2011 Kentucky Derby winner, Animal Kingdom. The collectibles include a commemorative envelope and a limited-edition matted art piece celebrating Animal Kingdom’s Kentucky Derby victory. The art piece features...
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Online Charity Auction Concludes this Week. Don’t Miss the Final Days to Bid! GEORGETOWN, KY (Old Friends) – The 4th Annual “Hats Off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby,” a six-month long online auction to benefit Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement, concludes this week with the sixth and final Kentucky Derby Hat on...
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LEXINGTON, (AAWP) – Media-trained equine veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ On Call program will support another season of live Thoroughbred racing telecasts when the “Road to the Kentucky Derby” series on the NBC Sports Group kicks off this weekend. “On Call” is designed to deliver accurate veterinary information to broadcast and...
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WELLINGTON, (JRPR) – During the Dressage National 3 show, Hall of Fame thoroughbred racehorse trainer, Carl Nafzgar, enjoyed horses “moving a bit slower,” in particular, the talented Sagacious HF with Caroline Roffman in the Under 25 Grand Prix division. With two Kentucky Derby winnings to his name, in 1990 with Unbridled and in 2007...
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Film to Mark 40th Anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown Campaign LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Secretariat Foundation) – Jockeys are a unique blend of athleticism, keenness and courage. Some may meet with success in their careers, but few ever reach the heights that Ron Turcotte experienced. His story is the subject of the National Film Board of...
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LEXINGTON, (Jockey Club) – The Jockey Club, in collaboration with the NBC Sports Group, will kick off the Road to Kentucky Derby series with a 30-minute special previewing the Triple Crown season on Saturday, March 23, on the NBC Sports Network from 6 – 6:30 p.m. EDT. The NBC Sports Network Channel Finder is...
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Preakness, Kentucky Oaks Winner Recovering From Second Hospitalization for Foaling Complications Lexington, Ky. — As 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra continues to recover from the life-threatening injuries that she sustained while giving birth to her second foal, PETA has sent a letter to Barbara Banke, Rachel Alexandra’s owner, urging her to retire...
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RUIDOSO New Mexico (Ruidoso Downs) – This summer’s Grade 1 All American Derby is now projected to reach the $2,800,000 mark and set a new record as the all-time richest quarter horse race and continue as the richest race for three-year-olds of any breed in North America. The Kentucky Derby for thoroughbreds offers a...
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The Jockey Club, NBC Sports Group Announce 2013 “Road to the Kentucky Derby” TV Schedule Series Features Six Key Races and the Road to the Kentucky Derby Preview Show on Four Consecutive Weekends Beginning Saturday, March 23 NEW YORK, (Jockey Club) – February 12, 2013 – The Jockey Club, in collaboration with the NBC...
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Proceeds to Benefit Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement GEORGETOWN, KY (Old Friends) – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, KY, continues its annual “Hats off to the Horses: The Road to the Derby” online fashion auction with a new Kentucky Derby chapeau inspired by Travers Stakes winner Thunder Rumble. The design hit the...
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