Dunkirk Sidelined

“It’s kind of a bummer, but the important thing is he is going to be OK,” said trainer Todd Pletcher.

Published on June 9, 2009 by The Editors
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After the Race

Two hours after winning the Belmont Stakes, Summer Bird was in his stall, taking in the small crowd gathered to admire him.

Published on June 7, 2009 by Jessica Chapel
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2009 Belmont Day

6:55 p.m. update: 11-1 Summer Bird wins the Belmont Stakes by 2 3/4 lengths. Dunkirk is second, favored Mine That Bird third.

Published on June 6, 2009 by Jessica Chapel
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Remembering Joe

Joe Hirsch got the right kind of send-off, appealing to both the highbrow and lowbrow, with heartfelt, choking speeches but also waitresses milling about the room plying bracing Bloody Mary’s and cheap champagne mimosas.

Published on June 5, 2009 by Blinkers Off
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In the Final Analysis

Stunned by Mine That Bird’s upset win in the Kentucky Derby, special correspondent Blinkers Off stumbles to the Churchill Downs backstretch seeking answers.

Published on May 3, 2009 by Blinkers Off
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