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Five Places To Watch The Kentucky Derby In Albany Area [LIST]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sat, 05 May 2012 15:13:05 +0000

Besides it being Saturday, which is usually enough for most of us to celebrate, but there are two more. It’s Cinco de Mayo, (which is actually celebrated more in the U.S. than Mexico) and the 138th The Kentucky Derby. Yesterday, I was talking to Rob Dawes, the program director for our sister station Q103, about some [...]

Today's Kentucky Derby Picks

Sean McMaster — Sat, 05 May 2012 10:00:03 +0000

It’s here! The Kentucky Derby!! The start of the Triple Crown. Will it happen this year? Will one of the 20 Derby horses win today, at the Preakness and at the Belmont? That, we will have to wait and see. But let’s focus on the Derby. I love horse racing. I love betting on the [...]

Preakness This Saturday

GNA — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:00:08 +0000

The second jewel of the Triple Crown is this weekend. You think the Kentucky Derby snuck up on us -- I can't believe the Preakness Stakes is already around the corner. But the question is, "who are the big contenders this time around?"

Ex-Jockey to Kentucky Derby 2nd Place Winner Found Dead

GNA — Thu, 12 May 2011 11:25:22 +0000

The jockey that rode this year’s second-place finisher, Nehro, to his only win was found dead on Tuesday. 24-year old Michael Baze of California, was found in his parked car at Churchill Downs in a stabling area of the track. The Jefferson County Deputy Coroner pronounced him deat at 4:47pm. Baze rode Nehro at Oaklawn in the Louisana [...]

Uncle Mo & Archarcharch Update

GNA — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:02:59 +0000

After scratching from this weekend’s 137th running of the Kentucky Derby, Uncle Mo was reportedly trucked to a nearby farm just an hour east of Churchill Downs, according to the “New York Daily News.”

Animal Kingdon Wins The Derby And Regan Smith Wins At Darlington [AUDIO]

Levack — Mon, 09 May 2011 13:28:16 +0000

Great weekend of sports John Velazquez wins the 137th Kentucky Derby on “Animal Kingdom” after his ride “Uncle Mo” scratched. Then Nascar had a battle royal at Darlington during the Show time Southern 500. Regan Smith got the win and Harvick, Bush, Newman and Montoya all went at it. Listen to the Couch to hear [...]

Our Horse Expert Mike Penna Covers The Kentucky Derby On The Sean And Richie Show [AUDIO]

Levack — Fri, 06 May 2011 13:52:17 +0000

Saturday is the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby so we had Mike Penna from the “Horse Racing Radio Network” on the show this morning. Mike is great because he is at EVERY race that matters. He let’s us in on some the behind the scenes stuff that the average fan or broadcaster would never know. [...]

137th Running of the Kentucky Derby [VIDEO]

GNA — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:53:08 +0000

The annual Kentucky Derby will be held this Saturday, May 7th, 2011, marking the 137th anniversary of the “run for the roses.” Post positions are expected to be announced this afternoon between 5 and 6pm Eastern time. 23 colts have been fighting for one of 20 spots in this year’s field, but the big name runners will be [...]