Although “sound and happy,” I’ll Have Another, winner of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, has been pulled from Saturday’s Belmont States, eliminating a chance at the first Triple Crown since 1978. Traner Doug O’Neill said during an interview on the The Dan Patrick Show that the championship horse “has a little problem with his [...]
I’ll Have Another A ‘Triple’ Threat
May 20, 2012 | Posted by
I’ll Have Another, which won the Kentucky Derby last month and the Preakness Saturday, is ready to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978. Well, that is, if you listen to trainer Doug O’Neill. ”Bring it on! We’re ready to go. Super pumped!” O’Neill said as he held Sunday. ”I can’t put [...]
Post-Kentucky Derby Murder Investigation Underway
May 7, 2012 | Posted by
Hours after I’ll Have Another won the sacred Kentucky Derby at Churchill Grounds Saturday, a 48-year-old track worker was found murdered, just a few stables from where the champion colt was housed. An apparent struggle led to the death of Fabian Perez in the rear section of Barn No. 8. Police have no suspects, but [...]
Kentucky Derby Surprise: I’ll Have Another Takes The Crown
May 5, 2012 | Posted by
In an evenly balanced race, I’ll Have Another, a 15-1 favorite, surprised nonetheless, coming from behind to overtake Bodemeister at 6-1 down the stretch on Saturday to win the Kentucky Derby by 1 1/2 lengths. With jockey Mario Gutierrez on the reins, the 3-year-old colt bolted pass Bodemeister and held off Dullahan, which was closing [...]
