Stories tagged with "Kentucky Derby"

Jockey Calvin Borel to ride Saturday at Hoosier Park by Michael Pointer

Two-time Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Calvin Borel will ride in several races on Saturday’s program at Hoosier Park, including the $500,000, Grade II Indiana Derby, the... – Oct 01, 2009 at 11:01 AM in Sports

Some neighborly rivalry by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS The city of Louisville — which has made it clear that it wants more tourism spending from Hoosiers — is setting up shop in Indianapolis, and the first... – Jun 05, 2009 at 1:14 AM in Business

Louisville plans travel kiosk at Circle Centre by Tom Spalding

The city of Louisville — which has made it clear that it wants more tourism dollars from Hoosiers — is setting up shop in Indianapolis, and the first shift Friday will... – Jun 04, 2009 at 2:35 PM in Business

Jockey was right: This speedy filly is special by indystar

Rachel Alexandra wins the Preakness in her first-ever race against the boys BALTIMORE — Score one for the girls. The best 3-year-old horse in the land just happens to be a... – May 17, 2009 at 1:46 AM in Sports

Mine That Bird makes a charge, comes up short by indystar

Derby winner’s last-to-first dash isn’t enough this time BALTIMORE — A few minutes after jockey Mike Smith dismounted Mine That Bird, trainer Chip Woolley... – May 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Derby winner a go for Preakness by indystar

BALTIMORE — A Pimlico spokesman says Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will run in the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on May 16. Mine That Bird won the Derby at 50-1 odds... – May 04, 2009 at 1:21 PM in Sports

Can favorites dig the dirt at Churchill Downs? by indystar

Many horses aren’t used to running on a dirt surface LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sometimes it’s all about the dirt, not the distance. Bill Mott, Churchill Downs’... – Apr 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Pony up for a pony and help out stray kitties most recent comment by Jenny Elig

Come to Indy for the night and have a mint julep,... – May 01, 2009 at 1:47 PM

I Want Revenge early Kentucky Derby favorite by indystar

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — I Want Revenge was made the early 3-1 favorite for the Kentucky Derby, with Pioneerof the Nile and Dunkirk sharing second-favorite status today in the full field... – Apr 29, 2009 at 3:37 PM in Sports

Quality Road out of Kentucky Derby by indystar

NEW YORK — Quality Road is out of the Kentucky Derby. Expected to be among the favorites, Quality Road missed a final workout Monday morning at Belmont Park and was declared out of... – Apr 27, 2009 at 12:00 PM in Sports

Crowd gathers for Thunder over Louisville by indystar

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Thousands of fans filled downtown Louisville today to enjoy Thunder Over Louisville and some of the best weather yet of 2009. Thunder is the official opening of... – Apr 18, 2009 at 5:40 PM in Communities

LeAnn Rimes to sing national anthem at Ky. Derby by USA Today

LOUISVILLE (AP) — Country music star LeAnn Rimes will help start a new tradition at the Kentucky Derby this year.Churchill Downs says Rimes will be the first national... – Apr 16, 2009 at 10:03 AM in Entertainment

First Saturday in May by Indy.com Staff

The Kentucky Derby and the other two legs of the Triple Crown series represent much of what's wrong with thoroughbred racing in America. Newly turned 3-year-olds are asked to run... – Apr 17, 2008 at 12:21 PM in Movies

Fun weekend in Louisville! most recent comment by serigraph73

Tim has a gallery there? Before I moved to Indy, I... – Apr 16, 2008 at 2:17 PM

The lure of fishing by Michael Pointer

A master offers some tips about landing the big bass BIRDSEYE, Ind. — My parents came to Indianapolis for a visit last month, just about the time I was assigned to write a... – Jul 17, 2007 at 3:29 AM in Sports