Kentucky Derby and Oaks preps stretch from coast to coast this weekend with major action in the Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds in New Orleans and a surprisingly strong field in the Mine That Bird Derby in New Mexico. On the international front: Winx goes for her 15th straight win in Australia, Hong Kong stars shine Sunday at Sha Tin and Qatar hosts the Emir’s Sword Festival.
Category: Kentucky Derby
Hats, auctions and races highlight Hospice Benefit
On Saturday night, the races were on and the women at the event wore fashionable hats or a fascinator. Many of the men sported derbies and bow ties, also traditional Kentucky Derby outfits.
Irish War Cry upsets Classic Empire in Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park
Lightly-raced Irish War Cry led at every call in Saturday’s $350,000 GII Holy Bull Stakes, stealing the win from troubled favorite Classic Empire. He won the 1 1/16-mile prep race in 1:42.52.
California Chromea s career has disappointing ending, but oh what a career
Some even waved in his direction, what normally would be a bizarre reaction to a horse not at all unusual when the horse is California Chrome. It also mattered little that these folks, at the moment, were gathered nearly 3,000 miles away, watching the final race of his transcendent career on television.
Ober Gatlinburg To Reopen Ski And Snowboard Slopes On Saturday
End your quest for the South’s best burger with a visit to Columbus, Georgia, about an hour and a half south of Atlanta-a foodie’s paradise.