| Lexington shaping up a good show It might wind up having little or no impact on the Kentucky Derby picture, but you won't see a much better wagering event than the $300,000 Coolmore Lexington Stakes, which will be run Saturday for the 29th time at Keeneland. sports.espn.go.com |
St Nicholas Abbey to miss Derby Long-time favourite St Nicholas Abbey is ruled out of the Epsom Derby on Saturday with a "slight muscle injury" while Kieren Fallon will ride Al Zir for Godolphin. news.bbc.co.uk |
Fiery George Steinbrenner was a patient horse owner As impetuous as he could be with the New York Yankees, George Steinbrenner was downright patient and low-key when it came to horse racing. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Looking for a Star in Travers Stakes The Saratoga oddsmaker has bunched the morning line tight for the Travers Stakes for a reason: there is no true standout. nytimes.com |
Horse Is Euthanized at Race Ryan and Jack, a 4-year-old gelding, sustained a skull fracture and was euthanized at Aqueduct in New York after stumbling and falling on the far turn in the third race at the track. nytimes.com |