What does it take to raise a Kentucky Derby winner?


by WWLP.com

WWLP.com— With over 18,000 foals born annually, the chances of raising a Derby winner are slim. But if you’re lucky enough, the odds may be in your favor.

The Washington Times—Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan takes on 7 other horses in the 149th Preakness. Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is looking for back-to-back Triple Crown victories when he t akes on seven other horses in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday night.

The Guardian—Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all. Kentucky Derby winner to run in Preakness after initial concernMystik Dan will try to become 14th winner of Triple CrownMystik Dan, the horse who won the Kentucky Derby by a nose in the race’s closest finish in more than a half-century, is heading to the Preakness next weekend after all, keeping alive the chance of another Triple Crown winner.Trainer Kenny McPeek announced the decision Saturday after speaking with owners and weighing the pros and cons of racing his horse again on a short,...

@ABRLive—Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan Confirmed for Preakness. Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve winner Mystik Dan will continue his pursuit of racing's Triple Crown in the May 18 $2 million Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, trainer Read More