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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Only eleven Thoroughbreds in history have won the American Triple Crown

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?

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.

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.

Do you feel the itch to play the ponies but you're too far from the track? Maybe you're a beginner not quite comfortable with racing terms or betting methods. Let this be your guide. From getting started, to reaching the finish line.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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?

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.

Can Big Brown win the elusive Triple Crown?

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 Kentucky Derby looks to be full of stories this year as in years before. Stories add to the interest of the race for many. It's the individuals that make it interesting for those who don't bet. What are some stories from this year?

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.

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.

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

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

The great Seabiscuit conquered thoroughbreds and captured the hearts of Americans during the Depressions.

Las Vegas-style slot machines will be installed at Gulfstream Park and three other pari-mutuel outfits in South Florida sometime during the summer.

If you're looking for things to do in Indiana, consider visiting Anderson. From visiting the mouth-watering candy factory to taking a hike at Mounds State Park, there is something for everyone in Anderson Indiana.

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

Racing's newest superstar should make history this June

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

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

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.

Horse racing fans have varied interests from handicapping to breeding to sales to the horses themselves.

When the last race ends and Churchill Downs closes, few people are ready to head home for the evening. This article will show you the best places in Louisville to continue your Kentucky Derby party.

The Kentucky Derby, which is run each year at Churchill Downs during the first weekend in May, reportedly runs second to the Super Bowl in the number of parties it spawns.

About halfway through this years Road to the Roses, the Kentucky Derby picture is becoming a little clearer. Who won the key races, and who is looking like the next Triple Crown hopeful?

Big Brown loses the Triple Crown.

The second jewel of the Triple Crown, the 2007 Preakness Stakes has drawn a field full of formidable contenders for Street Sense to battle...will he be able to beat them all again?

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.

The most memorable Kentucky Derby winner to the public must be Secretariat! He was such outstanding athlete and the Triple Crown winner and shattered many World Records. He still holds the record of the fastest Kentucky Derby winner ever.

If you're not new to the Internet you know the U.S. Government has been coming down hard on illegal online betting. So what if you want to bet horse racing online? Is it legal to do so?

A complete list of Kentucky Derby winners, Triple Crown winners, and fillies that have won, including jockeys and the times of each race.

Own your own Derby house and get a taste of Kentucky Derby excitement every spring. A safer bet than horse racing with rentmyhouse4Derby.com.

Big Brown wins the 134th Run for the Roses with ease; Eight Belles euthanized after taking 2nd place.

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.

The tragic scene of Barabaro breaking down at Pimlico should remind us how fragile thoroughbreds truly are. There have been other injuries in Triple Crown races, but no fatalities in more than two decades.

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

The famed Derby would have faded into oblivion as a tiny blip in horse racing history if it hadn't been saved in 1902. Since then, the Derby has become the best-known race in North America.