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The Triple Crown has not been claimed since 1978, a 32 year drought. This could be the year that the drought ends and one jockey could be leading the way. That jockey is Calvin Borel, who used his familiar style to win the Kentucky Derby and his third win in the last four Triple Crown [...]
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On May 1st the quest for the next Triple Crown winner begins at the 136th Kentucky Derby at Churchhill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It is well known that the last Triple Crown winner was Affirmed in 1978. The 32 year drought is the longest in Triple Crown history. The second longest drought was 25 years [...]
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The Belmont is the race that makes or breaks Triple Crown hopefuls. While there is no horse running for a Triple Crown there is a jockey. Calvin Borel can be the first jockey to win the Triple Crown on two different horses. After winning the Kentucky Derby on Mine That Bird and the Preakness on [...]
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With a Kentucky Derby win and a second place finish at the Peakness Stakes Mine That Bird is no longer the underdog. The three year old gelding is now the favorite to win the Belmont Stakes at 2-1. Mine That Bird will once again be ridden by Calvin Borel who rode the colt to the [...]
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