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Jul 31, 2007 5:04 AM CDT

Funny Cide Jockey Retires

Jose Santos calls it quits after breaking his back in a fall

(Newser) - Future Hall of Fame jockey Jose Santos retired yesterday, six months after breaking his back in a fall during an Aqueduct race. Santos, 46, rode Funny Cide to the winner's circle in the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness. He posted 4,076 North American victories in his two-decade career, with...

Victorious Filly Races Into History

Jun 9, 2007 6:28 PM CDT

Victorious Filly Races Into History

Rags to Riches Captures Belmont at the Wire

(Newser) - The cry of "girl power!" echoed throughout stately Belmont Park today as a filly won the Belmont Stakes for the first time in 102 years. Rags to Riches, a half-sister of 2006 winner Jazil, overcame a stumble at the start to outduel favored Curlin by a neck and...

Preakness
Top 3 Head
for Record
at Belmont

May 20, 2007 10:33 PM CDT

Preakness Top 3 Head for Record at Belmont

Could be first 3 year olds to take all 3 races

(Newser) - As Preakness winner Curlin and his trainer, Steve Asmussen, enjoyed a rare day-after rest today, thoughts turned to Belmont, and the possibility that the trio of 3 year olds that took the top honors at both the Preakness and the Derby—Curlin, Street Sense and Hard Spun—may be rematched...

Street Sense Wins Derby

May 5, 2007 6:44 PM CDT

Street Sense Wins Derby

Favorite finishes in 2:02

(Newser) - Street Sense surged from 19th in a field of 20 to win today's 133rd Kentucky Derby, returning $11.80 as the tepid favorite and ending two long-standing jinxes. The dark bay colt was the first-ever Breeder's Cup Juvenile winner and the first 2-year-old champion since Spectacular Bid in 1979 to...

Derby Bettors Use Their Heads

May 4, 2007 11:41 AM CDT

Derby Bettors Use Their Heads

Never mind the horses—what will Queen Elizabeth wear?

(Newser) - Curlin is the early favorite for tomorrow's Kentucky Derby, but another thoroughbred—a human—is also the focus of some hot wagering. She's a well-known horse breeder and owner, with an inherited affinity for the sport of kings. Place your bets: What color hat will Queen Elizabeth II wear? And...