The New York Times – Sports:
Humans and other mammals can recover from a broken leg. But a similar injury can be catastrophic for thoroughbreds, as the public has seen during this Triple Crown season.
Category: Kentucky Derby
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2023 Preakness Stakes: What to Watch For
The New York Times – Sports:
Mage, the Kentucky Derby winner, will attempt to keep his feel-good Triple Crown run alive, but one familiar face will be standing in his way: Bob Baffert.
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Expert Picks: Who Will Win the Preakness?
The New York Times – Sports:
Joe Drape and Melissa Hoppert look at the contenders for the 148th Preakness Stakes.
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Requiem for the 7 Dead Horses of Kentucky Derby Week
The New York Times – Sports:
When seven thoroughbreds died at Churchill Downs, it was significant news, but little was said about the individual horses. Here are their stories, beginning with a $13,000 colt called Snowball.
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The Best Hats From the Kentucky Derby
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The annual race brings out hats of mass proportions.
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Mage Wins the Derby After an Agonizing Week at Churchill Downs
The New York Times – Sports:
Mage, with Javier Castellano aboard, won by a length, bringing joy and relief to fans after a dispiriting run-up to the race in which seven horses died.