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Jockey Rosemary Homeister Jr.: Breaking New Ground for Women

There are a few female jockeys who will always be associated with their historic “firsts.” Diane Crump was the first female jockey to ride in a sanctioned race and the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby. Julie Krone became the first female rider to win a Triple Crown race when she guided Colonial Affair to victory in the 1993 Belmont Stakes. Jockey

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Fifteen Years After Memorable Upset, Mine That Bird Back for Visit to Kentucky Derby Museum

Kentucky Derby upset winner Mine That Bird has returned to Churchill Downs, the sight of his greatest victory, to help usher in the Kentucky Derby Museum’s new Long Shots exhibit, which opens to the public March 28.

Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Florida Derby Winners

One of the preeminent prep races on the road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held at Gulfstream Park, which hosts the Grade 1, $1 million Curlin Florida Derby Presented by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa.

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Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Arkansas Derby Winners

Oaklawn Park's road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve concludes this Saturday, when the Hot Springs, Ark. track hosts the $1.25 million, Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.

A Kentucky Derby Mystery Worth its Weight in Black Gold

The trail is as cold as Fairbanks in February. A century since Black Gold won the Kentucky Derby, the fate of his owner's trophy remains shrouded in mystery, the truth buried beneath conflicting accounts, faulty conclusions, curious gaps, and secrets taken to the grave.

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