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Always Dreaming (2017) is the most recent horse with the first initial of A to have won the Kentucky Derby.

The Kentucky Derby has a long and storied 145-year history. Throughout those 145 years, a total of 1,904 horses have raced for the roses and their names have been quite varied, from Aristides to Shut Out to Justify.

In fact, every letter except X has served as the first initial for a Derby runner. No horse whose name started with Q, X, or Y has won, but horses beginning with S have won a remarkable 19 times, more than any other letter. Find out the stats on every letter of the alphabet in the table below, courtesy of the Kentucky Derby Media Guide.

#DanOnTheStreet: NFL Draft

There are some similarities between the process general managers use to select players out of the NFL Draft and the one horse racing fans use to pick winners. With the NFL Draft starting Thursday night, Dan Tordjman visited The Triple Crown Ale House to test patrons' knowledge about the "Sport of Kings."

Differences Between a Kentucky Derby and Super Bowl Party

The Super Bowl and the Kentucky Derby both are signature events that capture the attention of America and inspire thousands of parties nationwide. But which party is more fun to attend? Read on to find out if the best parties will revolve around the pigskin next February, or if you’ll have the party of the year on May 4.

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Old Smoke Debuts Secretariat T-Shirt Collection Inspired by 1973 Triple Crown Campaign

Old Smoke Clothing Co. announced today a collaboration with Secretariat.com and America’s Best Racing to introduce the Secretariat Collection of vintage-feel T-shirts. Inspired by legendary Thoroughbred champion’s 1973 Triple Crown campaign, the initial trio of T-shirt designs featured in the introductory release gives tribute to the reigning record-holder in all three of the American classic races in a subtle, retro style.

The Greatest 26 Acres in Sports

“Total chaos, no way to see the race, not even the track … nobody cares. Big lines at the outdoor betting windows, then stand back to watch winning numbers flash on the big board, like a giant bingo game.

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