The Mint Jubilee was started in 1996 as a way to raise money for the cause of cancer research. Since then it has grown from 250 attendees to over 1400 and has become one of the signature Kentucky Derby events. Each year the proceeds from the Mint Jubilee benefit cancer research and services in Lousiville though the James Graham Brown Cancer Center.
While many celebrities attend, the guests of honor are the Kentucky Derby jockeys. All the jockeys riding in this year's Derby were guests as well as many big names from years past. Each jockey riding this year will be honored with a commemorative brick in the Garden of Hope and they can designate who will be remembered on it.
Belmont Stakes Entries - A field of 12 was entered on Wednesday for the 142nd Belmont on Saturday with 3-1 morning line favorite Ice Box drawing post 6. Get all the horses, post positions, odds, and past performances here.
Analyzing the Belmont Stakes Contenders - My annual analysis using popular angles and statistical trends to see who best matches the profile of a Belmont winner.
Lookin At Lucky wins the Preakness - The new jockey must have changed his luck as he had no problems this time and wore down First Dude to win the Preakness with Jackson Bend third. Favorite Super Saver faded to finish 8th. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Super Saver wins the 2010 Kentucky Derby - He drew off to win by 2 1/2 lengths, giving jockey Calvin Borel his third Derby win in 4 years. Ice Box and Paddy O'Prado closed from far back to finish 2nd and 3rd while favorite Lookin At Lucky was 6th.
2010 Triple Crown Late Nominations - Only six more thoroughbreds were made eligible for the three Triple Crown races for a fee of $6000 by the late nomination deadline. Any not nominated now will have to pay a huge supplement fee to enter. Check out the list here.
Belmont 101 - A basic introduction the the third and final jewel of the Triple Crown. How it began, basics of picking a winner, and how to attend in person.
