Kentucky Derby

American Pharoah is the Favorite at Belmont
American Pharoah is the Favorite at Belmont
American Pharoah is the Favorite at Belmont
The Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York is tomorrow, June 6th. American Pharoah is the favorite and the 14ht horse since 1978 to try to win the Triple Crown.
Second Leg of the Triple Crown Saturday
Second Leg of the Triple Crown Saturday
Second Leg of the Triple Crown Saturday
This Saturday, May 17, is the second leg of the Triple Crown. The 139th running of the Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The field and the post positions are set. Kentucky Derby winner ‘California Chrome’ will start in the third position.
California Chrome an Inexpensive Horse That Wins the Derby
California Chrome an Inexpensive Horse That Wins the Derby
California Chrome an Inexpensive Horse That Wins the Derby
California Chrome won the Kentucky Derby and the first leg of the Triple Crown, not bad for a horse that only cost $8,000. Most horses that run in these types of races cost millions but ‘Chrome’ is described as a working man’s horse.
Traditions at The Kentucky Derby
Traditions at The Kentucky Derby
Traditions at The Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, May 3rd, also known as the Running of the Roses. The rose tradition started in 1896 when winner Ben Brush received white and pink roses after his victory. The Garland of Roses became part of the Derby when all ladies attending the Derby party where present with one.