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  • May 2008

    • For Racing's Blue Bloods, It's Thin Blood

      Wall Street Journal  |  May 2, 08 12:08 PM CDT

      For Racing's Blue Bloods, It's Thin Blood

      (Newser) - The only race Native Dancer ever lost was the 1953 Kentucky Derby, but in industry circles he is best known as the most valuable sire ever. All 20 horses in this year's Derby are descendants of Native Dancer, as is about 75% of the thoroughbred population. But with those champion genes come some drawbacks, writes the Wall Street Journal . More »

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      genetics  • horse racing  • Kentucky Derby  • gene pool  • Barbaro

  • January 2008

    • Barbaro's Ashes to Rest at Churchill Downs

      Associated Press  |  Jan 29, 08 12:48 PM CST

      Barbaro's Ashes to Rest at Churchill Downs

      (Newser) - Churchill Downs, the site of Barbaro’s greatest triumph, will also be his final resting place. The 2006 Kentucky Derby winner’s ashes will be occupy a space outside the racetrack gates, beside a bronze statue. “When we think about Barbaro, we think about him running around the track out there,” said the late horse’s co-owner. “We will always have that joyous memory.” More »

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      horse racing  • Churchill Downs  • Barbaro

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