From Daily Racing Form
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Kentucky Derby winner Black Gold offers story of triumph and tragedy
Black Gold's story is tragic. The game little black horse died at Fair Grounds after breaking down in January 1928, racing through lameness and past his prime. It was a failure on the part of the humans in his life – and a coda to the tragedy in their own lives.
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Kentucky Derby: Joseph back a year after being banned during investigation
A year after he experienced the worst week of his professional life, trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. is back at Churchill Downs with a longshot chance in the Kentucky Derby.
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2024 Kentucky Derby Clocker: Honor Marie shows unexpected early speed
Louisiana Derby runner-up Honor Marie showed off a somewhat surprising turn of speed Thursday morning at Churchill Downs while at the same time kicking off what promises to be an extremely busy several days on the Kentucky Derby workout watch.
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Oaklawn Handicap lures shippers from coast to coast
Skippylongstocking leads a barrage of Florida shippers in the Grade 2, $1.25 million Oaklawn Handicap on Saturday, a race that also drew Reincarnate and Highland Falls out of the Santa Anita Handicap and Red Route One off a win in the New Orleans Classic.
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Declan Schuster's Hong Kong Selections and Analysis for Saturday, April 20, 2024
Declan Schuster's Hong Kong Selections and Analysis for Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Sha Tin.