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Palace Malice Wins The Belmont Stakes [PHOTOS]

Kristine Bellino — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 23:41:29 +0000

Palace Malice, who finished twelfth in the Kentucky Derby, did not let thirteen-to-one odds stop him from running to victory in the 145th Belmont Stakes. Oxbow came in second; Orb was third. Palace Malice was trained by Todd Pletcher, ridden by Mike Smith and is owned by Cot Campbell’s Dogwood Stable. Source: Palace Malice [...]

Making The Perfect Mint Julep For The Kentucky Derby [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:10:54 +0000

"The Run For The Roses", the Kentucky Derby is Saturday, and with it comes much tradition. One tradition for over a century is the Mint Julep, the official drink of the Derby. Never made one? If you're 21 and over, check out this recipe.

139th Running Of The Kentucky Derby Saturday [VIDEO]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:10:38 +0000

If you like horse racing, and even if you don't, the Kentucky Derby is one event that is worth watching. The 139th "Run For The Roses", as it called and first leg of the "Triple Crown" of horse racing is Saturday. Women wearing large brimmed hats, the playing of "My Old Kentucky Home", all with the backdrop of historic Churchill Downs in Louisville add to the magic.

2012 Kentucky Derby: I'll Have Another Wins the 138th Run for the Roses

Joe Student — Sat, 05 May 2012 23:08:30 +0000

I’ll Have Another won the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday. With jockey Mario Gutierrez aboard, I’ll Have Another came from behind to close strong and pass favored Bodemeister to win the race in a time of two minutes, one and four-fifths seconds. Dullahan placed third. Ridden by [...]

20 Insanely Elaborate Kentucky Derby Hats

Nick Romano — Sat, 05 May 2012 11:35:16 +0000

Kentucky Derby fans know that the action in the stands is just as exciting as the actual race. We’re talking, of course, about the elaborate fashions and over-the-top hats. Take Ivana Trump and Niecy Nash, for instance. Both hit the races with at least one ridiculously wacky hat, (some with a lot more feathers than [...]

They're Off (Almost) In The Kentucky Derby

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 07 May 2011 14:10:20 +0000

Whether you love horses, or just want to see the big hats (hey, wait a minute, didn't we see big hats last week at the Royal Wedding)?, it's almost post time for the 137th running of The Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs in scenic Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for the "Run for the Roses", the first leg of the triple crown which takes place today.

Kentucky Derby Post Time And Toast Time

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 06 May 2011 14:10:30 +0000

One of our favorite sporting events in the McShea household each year is the “Run for the Roses” – The Kentucky Derby. Tomorrow is the 137th Kentucky Derby at historic Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Don’t ask me for tips, but one tradition that you may be interested in is mint juleps. Traditionally, the mint [...]

Kentucky Derby Goes Musical

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:10:26 +0000

The Kentucky Derby is more than just a horse race, and I know it will be on our TV in the McShea household. The Derby, the first leg of “The Triple Crown” will take place on Saturday, May 7th at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Montgomery Gentry, Miranda Lambert, KixBrooks, Wynonna Judd, Lee Ann Womack [...]