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Don your fanciest hat for these Kentucky Derby events around DC
If you want an excuse to dress to the nines, break out an ostentatious hat, and sip a mint julep, you’re in luck: The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday. Here are some watch parties and other ways to celebrate around D.C.
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5 things to know about Hall of Fame horse trainer Bob Baffert
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s suspension from Churchill Downs has been extended through 2024, keeping him out of the upcoming Kentucky Derby. Here are five things to know about one of the most successful figures in horse racing.
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Preakness Stakes could temporarily move to Laurel Park under Pimlico upgrade plan
Horse racing officials are calling on lawmakers to upgrade the state’s horse racing model. The plan would temporarily relocate Preakness, the second leg of the Triple Crown, from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore to Laurel Park in Anne Arundel County for two seasons.
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Preakness could move to Laurel for two seasons
Maryland’s storied Triple Crown race, the Preakness Stakes, could be moving to a different track temporarily. Horse racing officials are calling on lawmakers to upgrade the state’s horse racing model, including Pimlico, the home of the Preakness.
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White Abarrio wins $6M Breeders' Cup Classic, trainer Rick Dutrow back on top after 10-year exile
White Abarrio took over the lead at the top of the stretch and ran on to a one-length victory in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday.
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Two horses die at California's Del Mar Racetrack, first deaths of summer racing season
The first death of the summer 2023 racing season at Del Mar was followed by another just one day later.
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Trainer of Maximum Security sentenced to prison in racehorse-drugging scheme
Trainer Jason Servis put the horses under his control in danger by giving virtually all of them performance-enhancing drugs, a judge said.
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Churchill Downs extends trainer Bob Baffert's ban through 2024
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert was initially suspended for two years after 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit failed a postrace drug test.
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Second horse at Belmont Park dies within 24 hours of 155th running
Mashnee Girl, a 5-year-old mare, fell near the quarter pole and sustained a catastrophic injury to her left front leg, according to the New York Racing Association.
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Horse euthanized after 13th at Belmont, 1 race after final leg of Triple Crown
A horse in the race following the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes had to be euthanized after an injury on the track. The death of Excusionniste completes a grim Triple Crown for a sport that has seen deaths cast a pall over all three tracks hosting its most prestigious races. Jockey Flavien Prat pulled up on Excursionniste in the far turn...
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Arcangelo wins the 155th running of Belmont Stakes
With 8-1 opening odds to win, Arcangelo captured the 2023 Belmont Stakes, the third and final leg of the Triple Crown.
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Arcangelo's late push earns win in 155th Belmont Stakes
XX won the 155th Belmont Stakes on Saturday, the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown series.
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Who is running in the 2023 Belmont Stakes? Horses, post positions, more
Here is everything to know about the horses running in the 155th Belmont Stakes on Saturday, the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown series.
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Belmont cancels racing and Nationals postpone game due to poor air quality from Canada wildfires
Racing at Belmont Park was canceled and the Washington Nationals’ home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was postponed Thursday due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada.
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Horse Racing Authority Calls for Emergency Summit With Churchill Downs in Wake of 12 Deaths
Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, has seen multiple deaths occur in the month of May.
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2 Horses Die From Injuries at Churchill Downs, 12 Total at Kentucky Derby's Home
Two horses have died the past two days following injuries at Churchill Downs, making it the 11th and 12th fatalities over the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.
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When is the 2023 Belmont Stakes? How to watch, length, more
Poor air quality in New York may affect the 115th Belmont Stakes on Saturday. Here’s what to know about the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown in 2023.
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National Treasure Crowned Winner of 148th Preakness Stakes
National Treasure, with odds of 5-2, won the 148th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, edging second-place Blazing Sevens and third-place Mage.
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Bob Baffert-Trained Havnameltdown Euthanized on Track Ahead of Preakness Stakes
A horse trained by Bob Baffert broke down with a leg injury and unseated his jockey during a race on the Preakness undercard.
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Preakness Day Arrives With Horse Racing, Triple Crown in Spotlight
2023 Preakness day is here with horse racing in the spotlight and Kentucky Derby winner Mage racing for a change to become the first Triple Crown champion in five years.