Tag: Kentucky Derby

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Wendy Diamond

The Quest for the Triple Crown on Air Horse One!

This is the thoroughbred race horse American Pharoah. American Pharoah recently won both the 2015 Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. With two wins under his belt, only one more race is left to secure the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing: the Belmont Stakes.   American Pharoah has become quite

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Wendy Diamond

The Great Horse Racing Debate Leaves the Gate

Tragedy struck the Kentucky Derby when Eight Belles, the only filly (young female horse) in the race, had to be euthanized after taking second place in the race.  She crossed the finish line four and three-fourth lengths behind Big Brown, the race’s first place winner. With the crowd still cheering,

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