Posts tagged Calvin Borel
Calvin Borel still the super saver
May 4th
For a jockey who has made a reputation by taking the shortest route, Calvin Borel certainly had to take the long one in terms of his career. Life may begin at 40 but not many sportsmen really believe that yet, at 43, Borel won the Kentucky Derby for the third time in just four years [...]
Super Saver wins Kentucky Derby for Todd Pletcher
May 2nd
After nine years of trying, and having lost his best horse at the start of the week, Todd Pletcher finally broke his losing streak in the Kentucky Derby when Super Saver won at Churchill Downs. Pletcher’s chances of improving upon his 0-24 record in the race Americans call “the Run for the Roses” appeared to [...]
Rachel Alexandra beaten again
Apr 30th
Perhaps it is the weight of the accolade that is holding her back but being voted Horse of the Year has clearly not agreed with Rachel Alexandra. Running for the second race since winning that title in January, Rachel Alexandra was beaten again, this time by Unrivalled Belle in a hard-fought finish at Churchill Downs. [...]
Rachel Alexandra ready for special duty
Apr 29th
The Kentucky Oaks is meant to be the star of the show but it seems destined to be upstaged by a real diva this year. The Oaks is traditionally the headline race for Friday’s card at Churchill Downs, before the main event of the Derby on Saturday. But the spotlight will surely be diverted, following [...]
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