Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from two Grade 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep races Saturday, the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby and the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa, and other major developm
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Enter Sandman: Closer Rallies to Win Arkansas Derby
Rallying from behind a blistering pace set by dueling Speed King and Cornucopian, Sandman rallied and outkicked fellow closer Publisher by 2 1/2 lengths to capture the $1.5 million Grade 1
Tappan Street Dethrones Sovereignty to Win Florida Derby Crown
Tappan Street delivered a powerful kick in deep stretch to capture the $1 million Grade 1 Curlin Florida Derby presented by Hill 'n' Dale Farms at Xalapa over favored Sovereignty March 29 at Gulfstream Park.
Jockey Rosemary Homeister Jr.: Breaking New Ground for Women
There are a few female jockeys who will always be associated with their historic “firsts.” Diane Crump was the first female jockey to ride in a sanctioned race and the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby. Julie Krone became the first female rider to win a Triple Crown race when she guided Colonial Affair to victory in the 1993 Belmont Stakes. Jockey
