Horse Race Handicapping College - Curlin Shows True USA Colors at the the World Cup

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34 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Curlin Shows True USA Colors at the the World Cup

United States Horse of the Year Curlin proved quite capable of defeating some of the best competition in the world as he cruised to a convincing 7 3/4-length romp in the Emirates Airline Dubai World Cup (UAE-G1) on Saturday at Nad al Sheba racecourse.

The Smart Strike colt stalked the pace from the outside during a wide trip but when called upon approaching the quarter pole, Curlin accelerated right past Well Armed and Asiatic Boy. He dispatched the two challengers with just a few powerful strides and opened a commanding advantage under jockey Robby Albarado.

Once heavily favored Curlin seized the lead, the outcome was never in jeopardy as he built an insurmountable chasm between himself and his nearest challenger.

“It’s a great privilege for me to be on him. What a horse,” Albarado said. “I just show up and ride him and get the glory, but everybody works so hard but I am the one that’s seen. He does it all on race day.”

Curlin, who entered off a clear win in the Jaguar Trophy on February 28 at Nad al Sheba, completed 2,000 meters (9.94 furlongs) in 2:00.15.

“It’s easy when you ride a great horse like Curlin,” Albarado said. “He’s not even tired.”

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I was not disappointed, as well as plenty of other horse race handicappers. Curlin is a 'Stud' that has set very high horse racing standards.

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing, Curlin, Big Brown, and 12

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35 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing, Curlin, Big Brown, and 12.

The number 12 will be very important to two strong racing favorites Saturday: Curlin and Big Brown. It is the post position Curlin drew for the $6 million Dubai World Cup and Big Brown drew for the $1 million Florida Derby.

Curlin appears to have an easier task. English bookmaker William Hill has listed the 2007 Horse of the Year as the 2-5 favorite. In fact, he is so heavily favored that the race book is offering a separate win pool on the other dozen Dubai World Cup horses, minus Curlin.

The Dubai World Cup is a 11/4 miles. Because of the triangular shape of the Nad Al Sheba main track, there is more than a quarter-mile run to the first turn. That should give Curlin jockey Robby Albarado time to move closer to the rail to save some ground.

That will be important because of a very long, tiring stretch run. Albarado will need to conserve Curlin's energy for the latter part of the race.

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Horse race handicappers know that if this quality horse has a good trip, he is destined to win another for the USA on foreign sand.

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing and the History of the Kentucky Derby

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36 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing and the History of the Kentucky Derby

One of throughbred horse racings Triple Crown events, the Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday of May each year, ( 3 May 2008 ).

Horse racing in Kentucky has a deep history, dating back to 1789 when the first race course was built in Lexington. However, it was not until 1875, that Churchill Downs officially opened and began its tradition as "Home of the Kentucky Derby."

The Kentucky Derby is the most famous and prestigious horse races in the world. It is the first leg of the United States Triple Crown.

Churchill Downs was started by a group headed by a man named M. Lewis Clark in 1874. The group built the racetrack on land owned by the Churchill family of Louisville, Kentucky. The track officially opened on May 17, 1875 and that was the day of the first Kentucky Derby won by Aristides.

The races in the late 1800's were modeled after the English Derby and were 1.5 miles long. In 1896 they changed the length of the Kentucky Derby to 1.25 miles, which is the current length of the dirt track.

The first leg in the pursuit of the Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby is viewed by many as the most exciting 2 minutes in sports. The two spires atop the homestretch grandstands were added in 1895 and remain one of the most recognized structures in all of sports.

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Horse Race Handicapping College - 21 Contenders for the 2008 Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

37 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

21 Contenders for the 2008 Kentucky Derby

----- Horse ------------- Last Start -------------Next Start

1.	Pyro	Won Louisiana Derby (G2) on March 8 at Fair Grounds	Toyota Blue Grass S. (G1) on April 12 at Keeneland
2.	Colonel John	Won Sham S. (G3) on March 1 at Santa Anita	Santa Anita Derby (G1) on April 5 at Santa Anita
3.	Cool Coal Man	Won Fountain of Youth S. (G2) on Feb. 24 at Gulfstream	Toyota Blue Grass S. (G1) on April 12 at Keeneland
4.	Georgie Boy	Won San Felipe S. (G2) on March 15 at Santa Anita	Santa Anita Derby (G1) on April 5 at Santa Anita
5.	El Gato Malo	Second in Sham S. (G3) on March 1 at Santa Anita	Santa Anita Derby (G1) on April 5 at Santa Anita
6.	Denis of Cork	Won Southwest S. (G3) on Feb. 18 at Oaklawn	Wood Memorial S. (G1) or Illinois Derby (G2)
7.	War Pass	Seventh in Tampa Bay Derby (G3) on March 15 at Tampa Bay	Wood Memorial S. (G1) on April 5 at Aqueduct
8.	Visionaire	Won Gotham S. (G3) on March 8 at Aqueduct	Wood Memorial S. (G1) on April 5 at Aqueduct
9.	Elysium Fields	Second in Fountain of Youth S. (G2) at Gulfstream	Florida Derby (G1) on March 29 at Gulfstream
10.	Court Vision	Third in Fountain of Youth S. (G2) on Feb. 24 at Gulfstream	Possibly Florida Derby (G1) on March 29
11.	Big Truck	Won Tampa Bay Derby (G3) on March 15 at Tampa Bay	Undetermined
12.	Fierce Wind	Won Sam F. Davis S. on Feb. 16 at Tampa Bay	Florida Derby (G1) on March 29 at Gulfstream
13.	Gayego	Second in San Felipe S. (G2) on March 15 at Santa Anita	Undetermined
14.	Adriano	Won Lane's End S. (G2) on March 22 at Turfway	Undetermined
15.	Into Mischief	Second in San Vicente S. (G2) on Feb. 10 at Santa Anita	Undetermined due to sore feet
16.	Tale of Ekati	Sixth in Louisiana Derby (G2) on March 8 at Fair Grounds	Wood Memorial S. (G1) on April 5 at Aqueduct
17.	Yankee Bravo	Third in Louisiana Derby (G2) on March 8 at Fair Grounds	Santa Anita Derby (G1) on April 5 at Santa Anita
18.	Big Brown	Won allowance race on March 5 at Gulfstream	Florida Derby (G1) on March 29 at Gulfstream
19.	Hey Byrn	Won allowance race on March 2 at Gulfstream	Florida Derby (G1) on March 29 at Gulfstream
20.	Atoned	Second in Tampa Bay Derby (G3) on March 15 at Tampa Bay	Undetermined
21.	Sierra Sunset	Won Rebel S. (G2) on March 15 at Oaklawn	Arkansas Derby (G2) on April 12 at Oaklawn

Horse race handicappers are really looking forward to this years Kentucky Derby as there are many quality horses lining up to capture the 'big prize'.

Everyone has an opinion on which horse will win, but all bets are off when they head down the stretch at Churchill Downs on May 3.

Historically speaking, the early favorite usually disappoints and the overlooked horse has an incredible trip and has a very generous payoff.

The horse race handicappers who are able to sift thru all of the data and discard the hype, are the ones who cash the winning tickets, especially for the 'big' races.

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing 1979 Preakness Classic

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

38 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing 1979 Preakness Classic

And Down the Stretch they Come.

Spectacular Bid runs away with this one in a short field of only 5.

Watch as the initial pace setters ran out of steam on the final turn.

Most horse race handicappers prefer not to handicap short fields, but the Preakness is an exception.

The 2008 Kentucky Derby is only 38 days away and the chatter is increasing with each passing day. Now is the time to fine tune your horse handicapping skills.



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