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Man of Iron captures Marathon
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormThey went 1 3/4 miles, and yet it was only an inch or two that separated victory from defeat Friday in the $454,500 Breeders' Cup Marathon.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009'Forever' follows familiar Cup path
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormNobody gets their pick in such matters. Not even a legend like Jonathan Sheppard.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009Styles clash in West Virginia
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormTrue to the historic nature of having a classic winner in the field, the West Virginia Derby will showcase a classic matchup of speed vs. closer.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2009Mine That Bird breezes at Churchill
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormMine That Bird was sent through his second workout since his last race, the June 6 Belmont Stakes, when he breezed a half-mile in 49.40 seconds Tuesday morning over a fast track at Churchill Downs.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2009Smith gets mount on Mine That Bird
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormHall of Fame jockey Mike Smith has committed to ride Mine That Bird for at least his next two races, trainer Chip Woolley announced Saturday at Churchill Downs.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2009Borel taken off Mine That Bird
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormKentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will have a new jockey when he makes his next start on Aug. 1 in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Park.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009Borel may jump off Mine That Bird again
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormA potential conflict could lead to jockey Calvin Borel snubbing Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird once again.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009'Bird' goes back to work
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormChip Woolley said he is planning to ship Mine That Bird out of Churchill Downs in mid-July for Mountaineer Park, where the 2009 Kentucky Derby winner will have two breezes leading up to his next scheduled start, the $750,000 West Virginia Derby on Aug. 1.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009Derby also-ran switches to turf
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormAdvice had barely cooled out after finishing 13th in the May 2 Kentucky Derby when his connections said they planned to switch the colt to turf the next time he raced.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009Woolley picks races for 'Bird'
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormKentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will make his next two starts in the Aug. 1 West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Park and the Aug. 29 Shadwell Travers Stakes at Saratoga, trainer Chip Woolley announced Friday at Churchill Downs.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009A day in the life of Calvin Borel
Marty McGee, Daily Racing Formor Calvin Borel, the week of the Belmont Stakes is unfolding like none other.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009Mine That Bird's papers stolen
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormTrainer Chip Woolley got a rude awakening before leaving for New York on an early flight Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009Perfect work for Mine That Bird
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormMine That Bird had what his trainer and jockey called a "perfect" final workout Monday morning for the Belmont Stakes, as the gelding breezed a half-mile in 50 seconds over a fast track at Churchill Downs.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009Champions work at Churchill Downs
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormMonday morning at Churchill, Rachel Alexandra and Mine That Bird had their first workouts since finishing one-two in the May 16 Preakness when breezing about two hours apart.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009Dubai Majesty outlasts Lady Chace
Marty McGee, Daily Racing FormDubai Majesty emerged best following a virtual race-long duel and proved herself a deserving favorite Monday in the sixth running of the Grade 3, $108,900 Winning Colors Stakes at Churchill Downs.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "belmont stakes" make the list?
