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Woolley bids farewell to Mine That Bird

Chip Woolley finally made “the walk.”Almost 19 months after Woolley, with a broken right leg, drove Mine That Bird from New Mexico to Louisville for his totally unexpected victory at 50-1 in the Kentucky Derby, the trainer was back at Churchill Downs on Sunday for the diminutive gelding's farewell c...Read More

Source: courier-journal.com · Posted 436 days ago ·

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Mine That Bird Retired

Mine That Bird has been retired after losing for the ninth straight time since he stunned the racing world by capturing the 2009 Kentucky Derby at 50-1, co-owner Leonard Blach said Monday from his Buena Suerta Equine clinic in New Mexico.“We don’t want to hurt him or disgrace him anymore,” said Blac...Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 457 days ago ·

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humphrey · Good before he either embarassed himself further or broke down as D Wayne's ego requires more meat for the grinder. · 457 days ago ·

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ThaSpa · Still can't believe they're gonna make a movie after him. Maybe it'll be a comedy and the final scene will be the Woodward where Lukas ran him as a front runner. · 457 days ago ·

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momscommand · What a comedy of errors MTB's career has been. Here is a talented athlete who placed in all 3 Triple crown Classics and was 'used up' and battered by poor management. · 457 days ago ·

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Dirt Mile: Mine That Bird Might Not Draw In

D. Wayne Lukas, a winner of a record 18 Breeders’ Cup races, is hoping he gets a chance to add to that number with Double Eagle Ranch and Buena Suerte Equine’s Mine That Bird, winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). He is pointing the 4-year-old to the Breeders’ Cup Dirt ...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 476 days ago ·

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When a fairy tale goes awry: The Mind That Bird Story

There are stories that come out of nowhere to really captivate people. Mine that Bird was such as story. A long shot from parts unknown with no apparent shot of winning and driven to the race by an unknown trainer with a broken leg that no one ever heard of wins the biggest race in the world for own...Read More

Source: equineproject.com · Posted 548 days ago ·

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Mine That Bird entered in Firecracker

After mulling all the options, trainer D. Wayne Lukas decided Thursday to enter 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in the Grade 2, $175,000 Firecracker Handicap, the closing-day feature Sunday at Churchill Downs.Lukas said Mine That Bird would not necessarily start in the Firecracker, a one-m...Read More

Source: google.com · Posted 587 days ago ·

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Rossington · Mine That Bird, overrated cannot be overstated!! A little gelding that had everything go his way in the Triple Crown races in 2009. Caught a break with a sloppy track in the Derby. Ran 2nd in the Preakness to the most over-hyped filly in racing history that's beaten no one herself. The Belmont was the one race he did show some heart. Both he and Dunkirk were easily beaten by Summer Bird that day. But he did dig in and come back at Dunkirk. But he never had to race the best 3yr.old's of 2009. Because the all the best 3yr.old's of 2009 were all injured during the Triple Crown races. Quality Road, I Want Revenge, and The Pamplemousse all spring to mind immediately. Mine That Bird tries hard. But he's nowhere near the class that people try to make him out to be. He's extremely lucky to ever have a Grade 1 victory on his racing resume'. But he hasn't won another race since the 09' Kentucky Derby. JMO. · 584 days ago ·

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Mine That Bird Sharp in Churchill Move

Mine That Bird, the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner for Double Eagle Ranch and Buena Suerte Equine, continued to work toward his first start of the year by breezing six furlongs in 1:13 over a fast Churchill Downs track June 22.Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 596 days ago ·

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cigar · He's no Secretariat, but he was a big story last year. · 595 days ago ·

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humphrey · Just long enough for the juice to work huh Darryl? · 595 days ago ·

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medlocke · Mine That Bird, IMO, is a gelding that is loaded with heart. It's just that his talent doesn't quite rate as highly as his heart does. Frankly, if the 2009 Kentucky Derby had been raced over a dry track instead of an off-track, as it was again in 2010, likely as not, Mine That Bird would be just a minor foot note in racing history. Because if he was so good, why did Calvin Borel, without a seconds thought, give up the mount on Mine That Bird for the Preakness in favor of Rachel Alexandra. Even if you suspected that Rachel Alexandra was a better horse. But still felt that Mine That Bird was a legitimate Triple Crown contender. Why would you not stick with the horse that had already gotten you 1/3 of the way home? · 594 days ago ·

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humphrey · His running STYLE is against him. That style gets beat often by moving too late. One of the reasons Zenyatta is so remarkable is that SHE keeps winning that way and this one doesn't. · 593 days ago ·

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rsuper · Horse racing is a busniess and Elmer and Bugs, the owner and trainer of Mine that Bird, present little opportunity for Borel in the future. But Ahh!!!!! Jess Jackson, lots. Its as simeple as that. speed ratings, beyers are all trash items. Ali beat them all just looking into their eyes, so do animals. · 593 days ago ·

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Mine That Bird works at Churchill

Mine That Bird, winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby, worked five furlongs in 1:02 under jockey Calvin Borel on Tuesday at Churchill Downs.Working over a fast track, Mine That Bird posted fractions of :13 and :37.80 and galloped out six furlongs in 1:17.20. The five-furlong time was the 12th-fastest of...Read More

Source: courier-journal.com · Posted 609 days ago ·

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Wayne Lukas Gets Mine That Bird

The owners of 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird have taken the son of Birdstone away from trainer Chip Woolley and shipped him to Hall of Fame conditioner D. Wayne Lukas.Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 630 days ago ·

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humphrey · Get out the Winstrol and Equipoise, Clenbutoral etc. D. Wayne is in charge!!!! · 629 days ago ·

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Arrrgy · In other words, nothing will change. Why does his name still tend to evoke images of winning? May as well gone to Jack Van Berg or Beau Greely. lol · 629 days ago ·

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cigar · Did you read the reason for the change? Head-scratcher... · 629 days ago ·

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Arrrgy · "just felt it was better for the horse" lol Not that the desert is a great place in the summer. I may have thought about moving N/E. · 629 days ago ·

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Mine That Bird Nearing Return

Mine That Bird, 50-1 winner of the 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), is about six weeks from being returned to the racetrack, trainer Chip Woolley said Feb. 19.The son of Birdstone continues to rest comfortably at Double Eagle Ranch in Roswell, N.M., after a demanding eight-start...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 719 days ago ·

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Derby-winning Owner Allen Shines at Sunland

Mark Allen, co-owner of Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird, won two rich stakes Dec. 27 at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino.Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 773 days ago ·

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Derby Winner Hits the Road

A trailer carrying Double Eagle Ranch and Buena Serte Equine's Mine That Bird, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), departed Churchill Downs the morning of July 24 on an approximately seven-hour journey to West Virginia's Mountaineer Racetrack Casino and Resort."We’re ready...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 929 days ago ·

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Mine That Bird Posts Final Churchill Work

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Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 933 days ago ·

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Mine That Bird to Appear at Ruidoso

Mark Allen, the co-owner of Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird, said the gelding will appear in New Mexico in September.The Associated Press reported Mine That Bird (by Birdstone) will lead the post parade for the $2-million All American Futurity Sept. 7 at Ruidoso...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 933 days ago ·

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Offer turned down for Mine That Bird

Trainer Chip Woolley said Friday morning that an offer to purchase MINE THAT BIRD (Birdstone), winner of this year's Kentucky Derby (G1), has been turned down by owners Mark Allen of Double Eagle Ranch and Dr. Leonard Blach of Buena Suerte Equine.Read More

Source: brisnet.com · Posted 964 days ago ·

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Fans Get Derby Roses

The garland had been stored in refrigeration overnight in the museum, and at noon (EDT) was briefly placed over the rail of the Barbaro sculpture in tribute to the ill-fated 2006 winner of the Kentucky Derby. The garland was then removed and Woolley and Allen began handing out the roses, one-b...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 1011 days ago ·

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sandy · The distribution of roses from Mine That Bird's blanket at the Barbaro statue was the classiest gesture I've seen in a long time. We've had two Kentucky Derbies since Barbaro's passing and it took a New Mexico cowboy with a small, discounted horse to come up with such a lovely tribute. I hope they win the Belmont. They definitely have the class. · 995 days ago ·

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ruby · Sandy, you are so correct... what an awesome gesture for the fans... · 995 days ago ·

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Double Eagle Ranch

Criminal. That's all I can say. Mark Allen is a criminal for trying to keep Rachel Alexandra from running in the Preakness. He first tried to get Zayat to help him in his dirty work and now Marylou Whitney. What's wrong, afraid your horse can't run against a filly successfully. Don't give me any BS about what's best for the filly. You are worried that the filly will wipe the track with your horse. What would happen if people who want to see the filly run boycotted the race b/c she was blocked from running. Is THAT what's best for the industry? You're just a criminal Mr. Allen. Shame.

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Derby Winner Primes for Preakness

Mine That Bird, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) for Double Eagle Ranch and Buena Suerte Equine, back-tracked to the paddock tunnel and then 'loped' once around a "fast" Churchill Downs main track Tuesday before the renovation break.Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 1009 days ago ·

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Rare Bird Sightings

It was unlike anything seen before in the Run for the Roses, or anywhere for that matter. Where it came from, no one knows. But you can bet all eyes will be glued to Mine That Bird in the Preakness to see if he can do it again. This will either prove to be one of the biggest fluke performances of al...Read More

Source: cs.bloodhorse.com · Posted 1009 days ago ·

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Mine That Bird Owner Tied to Scandal

An Alaska newspaper article claims a co-owner of the upset winner in the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) has alleged ties to a public scandal involving state politicians and likely bought his share of Mine That Bird with $30 million he received from the separate sale of his fam...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 1011 days ago ·

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Woodbine Star Wins The Kentucky Derby - Lessons in Hindsight

On Friday while I was busy posting about the last Canadian horse to win the Kentucky Derby, another Canadian champion was preparing to stun the world by following in the footsteps of Sunny's Halo. ThoughRead More

Source: tripledeadheat.blogspot.com · Posted 1011 days ago ·

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