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Finley: Lopez rides again
Jockey Carlos Lopez will make a remarkable comeback at Calder Race Course this weekend after winning the race of his life -- against cancer.
Mayne: Lunacy at the Cup
Churchill Downs is known for its wild Kentucky Derby crowds, but things are supposed to be more subdued at the Breeders' Cup ... aren't they?
Cronley: The lost art of the win bet
It's advice any horseplayer should live by -- "Keep it simple, stupid." Sometimes you need to forget about the Exactas and the Trifectas and just pick a winner.
Eddie Mac: Miller time at the 'Chase
Trainer Bruce Miller and and his daughter, jockey Blythe Miller, captured the first Breeders' Cup Steeplechase since 1993 with All Gong.
ESPN.com's Triple Crown 2000 archive
Take a look back through all the stories and images from the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont.

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Jockey Club Gold Cup

Albert the Great finishes off a great day for trainer Nick Zito.
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Champagne

Trainer Nick Zito won the first of two consecutive races at Belmont with A P Valentine.
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Jack Brooks

Jack Brooks compares this year's All American victory to his seven others.
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Jacky Martin

Jockey Jacky Martin talks about his winning ride aboard Eyesa Special in the Futurity.
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Racing through history
A new book from the Daily Racing Form inspired Kenny to take a trip back through time with racing's all-time greats.
A proposition for 'Pegasus'
He's a big star, and like all stars, Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus has his fans...and his groupies.
A tale of two streaks
Each was on a streak, so imagine a conversation between Zippy Chippy and Lemon Drop Kid.

Calling the Cup
The horses aren't the only ones training for Breeders' Cup XVII. Meet Tom Durkin, the voice of the Breeders' Cup.
Dealing with the 'Devil'
Two friends took a chance on a 'Devil' of a good horse, and are now on their way to the Breeders' Cup.
NYRA's new designer CEO
Barry K.Schwartz, best known as co-founder of Calvin Klein, should be a good fit for NYRA.

Who will be the thoroughbred Survivor?
The popular TV show that enthralled millions inspired Dave Johnson to view this year's top thoroughbreds in a slightly different light.
Remembering some free spirits
Racing has recently lost some irreplaceable icons. Dave Johnson remembers...
Next stop--the Travers
The 3-year-olds have taken turns beating each other all year long. Dave Johnson reflects on a division still in search of a leader.

Betting it all on love?
What do you do when a love-interest has no interest in the horse races? Jay risks it all with a trip to the track.
Is buying a horse sensible?
Recently, Jay looked into becoming an owner, but he found that -- besides money -- it takes an understanding of what it is to be a horse.
Proving you're a loser
Jay describes the horseplayer's ultimate nightmare: the IRS audit.