Kentucky Derby

A little after 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, one lucky three-year-old horse will be led into the winner’s circle at the 134th Kentucky Derby.

Here are some of the ones that might get there:

No. 20—Big Brown: With War Pass out of the race, he could go wire to wire.

No. 10—Colonel John: Never runs a bad race. But can he run on a real dirt track ?

No. 4—Court Vision: Has improved since coming to Churchill Downs. Training great. Will have blinkers on for the Derby to keep him more focused.  read more »

This year’s Kentucky Derby was all about Street Sense.  read more »

Street Sense won the 133rd Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs this afternoon, coming in from 19th to win by a stretch.

'I wish my momma and daddy was here, this is the greatest moment of my life!" said jockey Calvin Borel coming off the finish line.

Here's what The Observer's own Jerome Keel had to say about the winner yesterday:p>

"Street Sense - This colt likes the Downs. Won the Breeders Cup Juvenile on the strip by ten lengths. Had a great workout on April 24th. Comes to run all the time. Best speed rating 105."  read more »

On May 5th, 2007 they will gather under the twin spires at Churchill Downs in Louisville Kentucky for the 133rd Run for the Roses—the greatest two minutes in sports.

When the field turns for home and the crowd hits fever pitch, there's nothing like it. I've been there twice, in 2000 and 2001. This year, I will be there in sprit.

Here are some tips on picking a winner:  read more »