Tag: calvin borel
Atta Boy Roy and “Bo-Rail” go wire to wire in Churchill Downs (GII)
Valorie Lund-trained Atta Boy Roy broke from the gate in front and held off a closing Warrior’s Reward to capture the $290,000 Grade II Churchill Downs on a sloppy main track under the historic Twin Spires. He covered the seven furlongs in 1:22.54. Borel said, “I thought he was good and impressive when I worked [...]
Borel pushes slots at Kentucky tracks
Frankfort, KY – Borel is helping the Kentucky Equine Education Project, a horse industry group based in Lexington, to urge passage in an upcoming special legislative session of a bill to allow slots at the tracks to increase purses. Borel is featured in a radio ad and has written a commentary about the issue. “If [...]
Summer Bird Wins the Belmont
Calvin Borel fell just short in his attempt to win the Triple Crown on two different horses and Carl H proved once again to be the worst horse racing predictor in the nation. The man picked Summer Bird last and once again proclaimed that Birds do not belong in horse racing. Well, I think the [...]
Belmont Stakes Predictions
Well, I went 0-fer in the Derby and 1-for-13 in the Preakness, so let’s see if I can build off that momentum for the 141st running of The Belmont Stakes on Saturday. I have disrespected and discounted Mine That Bird and Calvin Borel in the last two legs of the 2009 Triple Crown, dare I [...]
Calvin Borel to ride Mine That Bird in the Belmont
NEW YORK — And on Belmont Stakes day, the filly will rest. The latest episode of “How The Triple Crown Turns” resolved some major issues with the announcement that leading lady Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Belmont next Saturday. “While she is in great shape … we feel Rachel deserves a well-earned vacation,” [...]
Calvin Borel To Mount Nine; Come out to Happy Hour at Churchill Downs
Same song and dance as every Friday from now until July 5th… Hot Dogs and Beer: $2.00 Margaritas: $3.00 Local Yumps: Courtesy of Churchill Downs, one lucky lady chosen ‘most stylish’ will win a $250 shopping spree at a Louisville boutique. This is the scene to be seen as the paparazzi will be on hand [...]
Mine That Bird is the Word
Can Mine That Bird do it again? If so, the Bird will definitely be the word. Yeah, I copied this strait off of NBC’s coverage, but why would they not go with the Peter Griffin version. Seriously. Anyways, click here for the Pinkie’s predictions of the Preakness.
Calvin Borel is awesome; Come out to Happy Hour at Churchill Downs
Yesterday two-time Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Calvin Borel became just the fourth rider to win 900 races at Churchill Downs as he guided War Eagle Lady to a 14 3/4-length victory in the sixth race. “I hope this is the start to a great weekend,” said Borel, who will ride Kentucky Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra in [...]
Calvin Borel prefers the ladies (can you blame him?)
While the hopes of seeing a Triple Crown winner were still flickering as Mine That Bird’s trainer Chip Woolley announced they would run in the Preakness, that flicker has been all but extinguished. Calvin Borel, the jockey who guided Mine That Bird to the second biggest upset in Kentucky Derby history last week, has decided [...]
2009 Kentucky Derby – Mine That Bird
In the second biggest upset in Kentucky Derby history (Donerail, 1913), 50-1 longshot Mine That Bird came from last to first to win the 135th running before an announced crowd of 153,563 on Saturday at Churchill Downs.. Jockey Calvin Borel won his second Derby, and just as in 2007 did it in unreal fashion. In [...]
