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BIG BROWN WINS DERBY 134

Kent Desormeaux and Big Brown were on cruise control down the stretch. Big Brown became the second horse to win the race from the No. 20 post.(Joseph Rey Au)  » Big win; sad place | Derby chart | The field | The field, connections (PDF) | Prep races
Eight Belles euthanized after race
• Heartbreaking losses turn horse fans away
• PETA calls for changes in racing

Audio slide show: The call of the race with stills

PHOTO SLIDE SHOWS
• Big Brown prior to Belmont Stakes 1 | 2
• Eight Belles: Sudden loss
• Big Brown Express
• A beautiful fun day at the Downs
• Fashion: Color of the Derby
• Celebs at Barnstable-Brown Gala
• 134th running of the Kentucky Oaks
• Popular, lovable barn cat named Toes
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VIDEO
• Big Brown by The Associated Press
• It was a big, big day
• Stars on the red carpet
• Meet the Derby man
• Celebrities dig Derby bash
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Saturday's Derby Preview cover

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  • Betting oversight for horse racing at point of 'chaos'

    Panel members say glitches put fans at disadvantage

    By Janet Patton

    Kentucky racing, like that in many states, lacks basic controls to track or stop betting problems, according to members of a panel appointed to look into wagering security.

  • Eight Belles' trainer Jones to retire

    By Jeffery McMurray

    Trainer Larry Jones plans to retire after next year's Breeders' Cup, ending a career in which he trained Kentucky Oaks winner Proud Spell and Kentucky Derby runners-up Eight Belles and Hard Spun.

  • Kentucky Derby adding foreign flavor
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    Race in ENgland will be qualifier

    By Janet Patton

    Churchill Downs will give one European horse a straight ticket to the 2009 Kentucky Derby, and an extra $100,000 just for showing up.

  • Derby reserves spot for European horse

    By Janet Patton

    Churchill Downs will give one lucky European horse a straight ticket to the 2009 Kentucky Derby, and an extra $100,000 just for showing up.

  • Genuine Risk dies at 31

    By Alicia Wincze

    Genuine Risk, one of three fillies to win the Kentucky Derby, died Monday at the age of 31. A statement from Newstead Farm of Bert and Diana Firestone said she died peacefully shortly after being turned out in her Upperville, Va., paddock.

  • Big Brown gets second chance in Haskell
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    By Alicia Wincze

    The fallout came down almost immediately and hasn't let up since.


THE DERBY DOZEN: A winner within
After more than a month of past-performance and pedigree researach, video viewing and numerous discussions with owners and trainers, we believe one of these 12 horses will be wearing the winner's circle of roses on May 3. »  The Derby Dozen (.pdf) | Searchable database: Triple Crown nominees
2007 KENTUCKY DERBY
THE FIELD FOR THE 133RD KENTUCKY DERBY

2007 TRIPLE CROWN TRAIL
Kentucky Derby winner: Street Sense
Preakness Stakes winner: Curlin
Belmont Stakes: Rags to Riches

FLEET STREET

By Maryjean Wall

A half-mile into the Kentucky Derby, Street Sense was sucking up the dirt kicked back by 72 horse hoofs flying fast in front of him.
• (PDF) Street Sense preview section cover
• TRAINER || OWNER || JOCKEY || Audio
• Celebrity photos || Multimedia || BUY reprints
• POLL || AUDIO: Call of the race
• Derby chart || Street Sense's trip
• Derby winners
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