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Big Brown boldly blasted from gate #20 into the fray, and he never looked back. The three-year-old thoroughbred won big at the 134th Kentucky Derby horse race, held on Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Churchill Downs, in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Kentucky Derby finish on Saturday, May 3, 2008, was bittersweet for horse racing enthusiasts. Eight Belles, the only filly in this year's Kentucky Derby, finished a clear second and collapsed immediately after the horse race.

Big Brown has won the 134th Kentucky Derby. Favored to win, Big Brown is now undefeated in his four, lifetime starts racing career.

Brief descriptions of many of the festivities surrounding the Kentucky Derby Festival, including Thunder Over Louisville, the Great Steamboat Race, and the Pegasus Parade.

Da' Tara won the 140th Belmont Stakes with Denis Of Cork in second and Anak Nakal and Ready's Echo tying for third. What happened to the horse everyone said would make history by becoming the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years?

In 2008, for the first time in Kentucky Derby history, spectators and participants have an opportunity to recycle aluminum cans and plastic bottles for charity. The Race to Recycle program includes major corporate sponsors and the city of Louisville.

Two weeks of Derby Festivities culmanate on the first Saturday in May.

When Barbaro won the Kentucky Derby last year, the country was hopeful that his 8 1/2 length lead meant he just might be the horse to break the longest dry spell in Triple Crown history.

You can throw your own decadent, elegant, fun Kentucky Derby party this year; all you need is a big-screen television, a lot of friends, and a little work.

Freak accidents have always taken the lives of famous thoroughbred, but today it seems commonplace. Why?

A Review of the Kentucky Derby Festival's Thunder Over Louisville

A general overview of Thunder Over Louisville, the annual air show and gigantic fireworks display that traditionally kicks off the Kentucky Derby festivities.

The Kentucky Derby is the high point of a city-wide festival of events, and it all starts with a bang: Thunder Over Louisville!

The Kentucky Derby in Louisville at Churchill Downs is the race, but there is so much more that has become a part of tradition over the years. The Kentucky Derby Festival has so much to offer

The death of Eight Belles has some questioning the future of horse racing. My thoughts on the subject.

Knowing a few basics and a few extras about the Triple Crown can make horseracing's crowning glory fun and exciting for even marginal horse racing fans.

Big Brown had a 4 3/4-length victory over Eight Belles to win the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby.

The reality of thoroughbred horse racing is a far cry from the idyllic fairy tale ending that a horse like Seabiscuit had. From only one and a half years of age, horses are trained to be champions

How to pick a horse race winner in a field of first class horses is an issue as the 134th Kentucky Derby approaches on May 3, 2008. Bettors from around the country will be watching to see if their long shot carries the day. Learn more.

A look at the horses that have the best shot of being this year's Kentucky Derby winner

Located in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, Churchill Downs is arguably the most famous horse racing track in the world. Everyone knows that the Downs is the home to the Kentucky Derby, the first leg of the coveted Triple Crown.

The traditions of the Kentucky derby range from silly hats, to sweet drinks, and even a Governers breakfast with thousands of guests. This long standing event takes place each year at Churchill Downs since 1875.

Racing's newest superstar should make history this June

By anyone's standards, she was a big filly, tall and powerful. She came to Churchill Downs following four consecutive victories. She ran the race of her life, only to die at the track. Her death once again raises some disturbing issues.

Big Brown wins the 133rd Preakness Stakes impressively. Can he also win the Triple Crown for the first time in 30 years?

A new twist on and old horse racing system. The Jockey/Trainer system. You'll find out how to access a free video that can show you how to picks many longhsot winners at the races.

Big Brown loses the Triple Crown.

Seattle Slew is still the only undefeated Triple Crown champion. His name is known even to many who don't follow horse racing and one of the most beloved horses in racing.

Big Brown took another step towards breaking horse racing's Triple Crown drought with a lopsided win at the Preakness Stakes.

Only eleven Thoroughbreds in history have won the American Triple Crown

An introduction to the exciting work of horse racing memorabilia collecting. Some of the most popular collectibles are covered as well as some of the most valuable.

Will elite 3-year-old Hard Spun get back in the winning column with a grade 1 stakes victory before the colt is retired to stud at the end of the year?

The Triple Crown is a three-weekend event in Aiken during March. Horse lovers come from all over for these three weeks of fun festivites and southern style hospitality.

Dave "King of the Turf" Feldman lived up to his nickname for decades. The author of "Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda" and long-time horse handicapper, writer, owner and trainer in Chicago, Dave Feldman is remembered.

Closing Day is always a bit melancholy at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club "where the turf meets the surf" - final bets are taken, and horses gallop their last regal circles of the season.

On Saturday May 3, 2008 the 134th Kentucky Derby was ran at Churchill Downs by a maximum field of 20 horses. In the field was a filly, the lone female!

If you are thinking about pursuing the world of horses, then you should know what options you have as far as competitive sports. Even your early training can be geared toward a specific event.

This article lists the best sporting events to watch live. It includes both national and international events and general ticket prices.

A review of the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow

A review of the Pegasus Parade, one of the premier events of the Kentucky Derby Festival.

A review of the Kentucky Derby Festival event, the Great Steamboat Race

A review of the Kentucky Derby Festival Run for the Rose'

A review of the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Bed Races, an event in which teams design beds to push a matress 600 feet around a track.

A note on the passing of Eight Belles, second place winner of Derby 134.

The 133rd annual Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore was held on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Of the 12 horses that raced, Big Brown was the only real contender.

A big win and an even greater loss.

Can Big Brown win the elusive Triple Crown?

The first Saturday in May in Louisville, Kentucky is the culmination of two weeks of one of the greatest annual parties this nation holds.

River Downs, horse racing/horse betting facility, located at 6301 Kellogg Avenue, in Cincinnati, OH.

Presented here, is a guide to horse racing tracks located in Saratoga Springs, New York.