Horse Racing
Kentucky Derby winner Mage returns for $1 million Haskell at Monmouth Park
Kentucky Derby winner Mage is expected to race for the first time since finishing third in the Preakness when the 3-year-old colt takes on seven rivals in the $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
Funny Cide, the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, dies at 23
Funny Cide, the “Gutsy Gelding” who became a fan favorite after winning the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in 2003, has died from complications of colic. He was 23.
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Forte, Tapit Trice, Angel of Empire have final workouts ahead of Belmont Stakes next weekend
Forte, the Kentucky Derby favorite who was scratched the morning of the race because of a foot injury, had his final workout Saturday for next weekend's $1.5 million Belmont Skates.
