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Nicknames and Quirks for 2023 Kentucky Derby Horses

In the months, weeks, and days leading into the 2023 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, horse racing fans will read much about the 3-year-olds racehorses in terms of accomplishments, speed figures, trainers, and jockeys, but sometimes fans just want to know more about the horse.

Horses, and in this case Thoroughbred racehorses, are wonderful animals with unique personalities and individual likes and dislikes. For that type of fun information, we’re happy to help fill in some details.

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Kirk Godby Chats Confidence Game’s Derby Chances, Origin of Don’t Tell My Wife Stables

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 149th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve May 6 at Churchill Downs.

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Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program a Valuable Introduction to Horse Industry for Students

For anyone looking to take a first step toward a career in the world of racing, there’s a unique opportunity to do just that — but the window is closing with a rapidly approaching deadline of Friday, April 21. That’s the deadline to apply for a spot in the 2023 class of the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program (MTCP).

What I’ve Learned About Horse Racing So Far

Welcome to the unofficial start of horse racing season. Sure, there are races that kick off at the beginning of the year, but there’s something special about attending the track when the calendar says spring. Warm weather brings brighter spirits to the races — not to mention more spirits to be consumed in the sun. And, of course, all the glorious fashion options at play after April.

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Ramiro Restrepo Discusses ‘Obsession’ for Racing, Breaking His Budget for Kentucky Derby Hopeful Mage

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 149th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 6 at Churchill Downs.

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