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Yum! Brands, the world's largest restaurant company, announced its debut on network television with the launch of five new 30-second commercials during the 132nd Kentucky Derby. The campaign, featuring the tagline "The World Says Yum!", aims to increase awareness of the company among millions of potential
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Churchill Downs Incorporated has launched a free online contest called the Kentucky Derby "Super" Challenge, offering participants a chance to win up to $1 million by selecting the winning Superfecta in the 132nd Kentucky Derby. The contest requires participants to correctly select the top four finishers of the
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Showings Up's impressive victory in the Lexington Stakes, where he won by a length and a quarter from Live Now, has solidified his position as a possible runner in the Kentucky Derby. As a stablemate to Florida Derby winner Barbaro, Showing Up has become a favorite for Churchill
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Andrew Beyer's analysis in the Washington Post highlights the exceptional performance of Sinister Minister in the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, where he won by 12 3/4 lengths, setting a track record with a blistering first half-mile of 45.88 seconds. This impressive display of speed has
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The 132nd Kentucky Derby is shaping up to be a speedfest, with top contenders such as Lawyer Ron, Brother Derek, and Sinister Minister showcasing their lightning-fast abilities. Lawyer Ron, the winner of the $1 million Arkansas Derby, and Brother Derek, the probable favorite, are expected to lead the pack, but
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All Horse Racing, an international gaming company, has released the latest odds on who will win the 2006 Kentucky Derby. As the world watches the highly anticipated event on NBC, fans can place their bets online at All Horse Racing. To celebrate the occasion, the company is offering a free
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Brother Derek, trained by Dan Hendricks, won the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby by three and a quarter lengths, solidifying his position as the leading contender for the Kentucky Derby. The victory came just a day after major trials for America's most famous race, and British bookmakers have
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The Santa Anita Derby is one of the most significant trials for the Kentucky Derby, with a rich history of producing winners. In four weeks' time, the stage will be set for the biggest race on the US calendar. This year's edition at Santa Anita looks particularly
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Barbaro, an unbeaten colt, solidified his position as a top contender for the Kentucky Derby with a half-length victory in the $1 million Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park. With a spotless record of 5-for-5, Barbaro's next challenge lies in overcoming a 50-year history where no horse has won
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Frank Amonte Jr., the son of retired jockey Frank Amonte Sr., has been suspended for 15 days after testing positive for Vicodin, a painkiller for which he did not have a prescription. As a result, all of the horses under his care at Paraneck Stable were ordered scratched from upcoming
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Frank Gomez, a legendary trainer at Calder in Florida, has a long history of success, with over 100 stakes wins at the track and notable champions like Princess Rooney and Cherokee Run. Now, at 77, Gomez has Rehoboth, a dark bay colt, who is expected to start in the $1
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Sky Beauty, the undefeated Bay Ky-bred filly, is heavily favored to win the Breeders' Cup Distaff, but experts warn that some negative data in her past performances could impact her chances. Sky Beauty has not been defeated in five starts this year, including four Grade I events, but her
