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April 29, 2012

Feeling Lucky, We’re Back In Business

We launch our sophomore season of Kentucky Confidential in much the same way as hopeful horsemen, visualizing building on the success of our maiden voyage last year and arriving humbled, in awe and feeling fortunate just to be here.


Writing at the Kentucky Derby: Senses Working Overtime

Here at Churchill the sun still rises on an old dirt track, and one horse who will win the garland of roses goes galloping merrily along, and those who spin tales of racetracks and runners know the Derby never fails good writers.


Fondly Recalled: Kentucky Derby Memories

Horse racing is built on good stories, so we asked 10 people deeply immersed in the game to tell us a personal tale about the Kentucky Derby.


Last Steps on the Trail

From the start of the Derby trail, the photographers of Eclipse Sportswire have been following this year’s crop of Kentucky Derby contenders.