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Mine that Bird on Conan Wearing Mink Snuggie for $4.8 MillionOn the penultimate The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien his new guest was 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird wearing a huge mink Snuggie and watching fiercely guarded NFL Super Bowl footage.- 2009 Belmont Stakes Odds and Top PicksA look at the 2009 Belmont Stakes odds and top picks
- Belmont Stakes Odds Favor Mine that Bird for OnceFor the first time in the Triple Crown, Mine That Bird stands to be the top favorite going into the Belmont Stakes. No longer the underdog, the bullseye will be on Mine That Bird's back as he goes for a second Triple Crown win, and third for Calvin Borel.
- 2009 Belmont Stakes Greatest Contender Rachel Alexandra is Out of the MixRachel Alexandra will not run in the Belmont Stakes, leaving Calvin Borel aboard Mine That Bird.
- Rachel Alexandra: Out of the 2009 Belmont; On the Pages of 'Vogue'Filly Rachel Alexandra might not be running in the 2009 Belmont, but she will be gracing the pages of 'Vogue' magazine. So who is going to step up and take the race while she becomes a cover-filly?
- The Preakness 2009: Rachel Alexandra WinsThe favored filly, Rachel Alexandra wins the 2009 Preakness.
- Rachel Alexandra Gets Great Preakness ResultWhat a filly? It was never even that close.
- 2009 Preakness Picks in Favor for Rachel AlexandraPicking the 2009 Preakness Stakes has usually narrowed down to Mine That Bird or Rachel Alexandra for most fans. But Rachel Alexandra has the edge among pundits and fans heading into the race, with Mine That Bird having to prove himself once again.
- Preakness Stakes Hype Limited to Two FavoritesThe 134'th Preakness Stakes has 13 horses, but only two that have captured the imagination of fans. Derby winner Mine That Bird seeks to continue a Cinderella story, while super filly Rachel Alexandra is now the favorite to stop him.
- 2009 Preakness Top 5 Contenders and OddsA look at the top 5 contenders for the 2009 Preakness and their starting odds
- Mine that Bird Will Go to the 2009 Preakness, But Who Will Join Him?Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird is moving on the second jewel of the Triple Crown, the 2009 Preakness, but much of his competition is skipping it.
- 2009 Kentucky Derby Winner Teaches Us HopeA 50 to 1 longshot bay gelding wins the Kentucky Derby May 2nd led by jockey Calvin Borel.
- Mine that Bird Owners Propelled into Stardom After Derby UpsetMine That Bird was an unknown heading into the Derby, along with his co-owners, Mark Allen and Leonard Blach. But after the 50-1 horse won, the owners are under a lot more attention- with the family of one already connected to Ted Stevens.
- Mine that Bird, Calvin Borel Shockingly Top Kentucky Derby ResultsMine That Bird was one of many longshots in the Kentucky Derby, despite jockey Calvin Borel winning the Kentucky Oaks Friday, and the Derby two years back. But a last-to-first sprint gave them the Derby and stunned the disappointing favorites.
- Calvin Borel and Mine that Bird Provide Minor Miracle for Horse Racing FansThe underdog takes one home
- Writing Ideas: Events in MayWriters and editors have many options to consider during the month of May, from horse racing to Mother's Day and Memorial Day.
- 2009 Preakness Picks and PredictionsThe followup to the Kentucky Derby should be interesting. But I am going with the 2nd place in the Run for the Roses