The New York Times – Sports:
The 86-year-old trainer has saddled 45 horses in the race during his long career. Will Secret Oath give him his seventh Preakness and 15th Triple Crown victory?
Author: Joe Drape
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Rich Strike, Winner of the Kentucky Derby, Will Skip the Preakness
The New York Times – Sports:
Rich Strike’s owner said he had decided not to push the horse to run only two weeks after it came out of nowhere to win the Derby.
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Horse Racing Needed Some Inspiration, and Rich Strike Supplied It
The New York Times – Sports:
The colt’s jockey, trainer and owner are anything but racing royalty, but they are the kind of story the sport needs right now.
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Rich Strike, Kentucky Derby Long Shot, Wins in Stunning Upset
The New York Times – Sports:
At the Kentucky Derby, the 80-1 long shot Rich Strike showed that horse racing isn’t just for the humans and horses with fancy pedigrees.
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Racing Still Mourns the Ill-Fated Kentucky Derby Winner, Medina Spirit
The New York Times – Sports:
The little colt with the star on his forehead shocked the world a year ago by winning the Kentucky Derby. Those who knew and loved him still mourn what happened after that.
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Bob Baffert Could Be Barred From New York Tracks for Two Years
The New York Times – Sports:
A hearing officer recommended the penalty be issued after regulators in three states found him guilty of violating drug regulations.
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The Breeders' Cup Welcomes Baffert Despite His Suspension
The New York Times – Sports:
The Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has longstanding relationships with many members of the Breeders’ Cup board.