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James Scully's Kentucky Derby Recap

posted by James Scully on May 04, 2008

It was an afternoon of brilliance and sadness. BIG BROWN (Boundary) sparkled with a convincing victory in the 134th Kentucky Derby (G1), dominating as trainer Richard Dutrow all but promised he would, but the aftermath was marred by the breakdown of the gallant EIGHT BELLES (Unbridled's Song).

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Kentucky Derby 134 Delivers Positive On-Track Results

posted by John Asher on May 03, 2008

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April 23

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April 22

Pyro Breezes; Colonel John Arrives; Denis of Cork Sharp Under Borel

April 21

Lane's End Winner Adriano Breezes Five Furlongs At Churchill Downs

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Kentucky Derby Worktab (April 19th, 2008)

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Raising the 'Bar' in the Lexington

April 19

Champion War Pass Injured, Out of Kentucky Derby 134

April 19

Zito's Kentucky Derby Contender Anak Nakal Works At Churchill Downs

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Court Vision, Z Humor Work; "Recapture" Breezes

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Eight Belles still being considered for Derby

April 13

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April 09

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April 07

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April 07

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April 06

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April 06

Unbeaten Big Brown a strong favorite in final pool of KDFW

April 06

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April 06

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April 06

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April 05

Roussel 'recaptures the glory' in Illinois Derby

April 05

Tale Of Ekati wears down War Pass in Wood

April 05

Kentucky Derby Worktab

April 05

Arkansas Derby Contenders Blackberry Road, Liberty Bull Prep In Mud At Churchill Downs

April 05

Big Brown Favored at Midpoint of KDFW Pool 3

April 05

Kentucky Derby 134 Update: April 4

April 04

War Pass Arrives After Eventful Flight

April 04

Big Brown, Pyro favored after day one of KDFW Pool 3

April 03

War Pass Has Something To Prove in Wood

April 03

Zito's Cool Coal Man Sharp in Churchill Work

April 03

Churchill Offers Public Drawing for Kentucky Derby Tickets

April 03

James Scully's Derby Report

April 02

Colonel John, El Gato Malo renew rivalry in Santa Anita Derby

April 02

Big Brown Early Choice in Final Pool of KDFW

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March 31

Denis of Cork tops field of seven in Illinois Derby

March 31

Visionaire to run in Blue Grass

March 31

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Smooth Air headed for Kentucky Derby; Elysium Fields likely off trail

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Kentucky Derby Worktab

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March 29

Devil Regains His Honour in U.A.E. Derby

March 29

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March 28

Solid Gold Kentucky Derby 134 Winner's Trophy Arrives at Churchill Downs

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March 26

Big Brown Draws Tough Post in Florida Derby

March 26

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War Pass to face six in Tampa Bay Derby

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Denis of Cork to skip Rebel

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February 18

Denis of Cork rolls late in Southwest

February 18

Farewell to Winning Colors, 1988 Kentucky Derby Winner

February 18

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February 16

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February 13

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February 12

Etched Set To Make His Mark in UAE 2000 Guineas

February 11

"All Others" Favored In First Kentucky Derby Future Pool

February 10

Mischief can't stop Georgie Boy in San Vicente

February 10

Nikki'sgoldensteed Takes The Turf Paradise Derby

February 09

Pyro Catches Fire, Rallies to Win Risen Star

February 09

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February 08

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February 08

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February 08

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February 08

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February 07

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February 03

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January 30

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January 30

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January 16

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Smooth Air takes flight in Hutcheson

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January 01

Churchill Downs Unveils Kentucky Derby 134 Logo

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Future Wager Pool Dates Set for 2008 Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks

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Wagering and Attendance Results from Kentucky Derby 133

May 06

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