Orb to have an inside view of Preakness from rail

DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer

BALTIMORE | For a while there, it looked as if the Preakness was shaping up to be a runaway victory for Kentucky Derby winner Orb.

Goldencents seeks a Preakness reversal

Associated Press

BALTIMORE | Goldencents will try for a historic turnaround in the Preakness Stakes after running 17th in the Kentucky Derby.

Derby winner Orb prepares for Preakness run

BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. | Now that Shug McGaughey has won the Kentucky Derby, it's time for the 62-year-old trainer to go after another race missing from his Hall of Fame resume.

O'Neill loses bid for repeat Derby title

Brett Barrouquere Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. | Trainer Doug O'Neill came up short in his bid to defend his Kentucky Derby title.

Orb comes from behind to win Kentucky Derby

Beth Harris AP Racing Writer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. | Orb was so far behind a wall of horses at the Kentucky Derby that even his jockey wasn't sure he could master the muddy track and make a run for the roses.

Wide-open race expected in 139th Kentucky Derby

Beth Harris AP Racing Writer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. | A trainer flooding the field with five horses. A black jockey trying to make history, and a woman rider, too. Louisville coach Rick Pitino seeking a double — champions in racing and basketball. He's sure in the right place.

Goldencents gives O'Neill good feeling for Derby

GARY GRAVES AP Sports Writer

LOUISVILLE, Ky. | Back at Churchill Downs for the first time since winning the Kentucky Derby with I'll Have Another, trainer Doug O'Neill is thinking about winning another one.

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